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Saltwater Gear
Sunscreen
Armor against the sun
Water doubles the sun hitting your face. Sunburn ends more kid fishing trips than bad fishing does.
What it does
Protects your skin from the sun.
When to use it
Every trip, reapply every 2 hours.
Common mistake
Forgetting your ears and neck.
🛒 Shop Guide
Reef-safe mineral SPF 50 lotion
$10 – $20
Kind to coral and to kid skin.
Zinc face stick
$8 – $14
No greasy hands on your line.
Long-sleeve sun shirt (UPF 50)
$20 – $40
The sunscreen you never forget to reapply.
What to look for
- SPF 30 or higher, water resistant
- Reef-safe mineral formulas (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide)
- A stick version for cheeks, ears, and nose
Skip this
Skip spray-on sunscreen in wind — most of it lands in the water, not on you.
Prices are typical US ranges and change over time. Ask a grown-up and your local tackle shop before buying — shop staff will help you match gear to your home water for free.
🎓 How to Use It
- 1Apply 15 minutes before you leave the car.
- 2Cover ears, the back of the neck, the tops of feet, and under the chin (glare bounces up).
- 3Reapply every two hours and after swimming.
- 4Wash your hands afterwards — sunscreen on bait spooks fish.
Care & storage
Check the expiry date each season — old sunscreen loses its SPF.
🛟 Safety Tips
- Keep it out of eyes.
- Test a small patch first if you have sensitive skin.
🧑✈️Captain Tip
Learn one piece of gear per trip. By the end of the summer you will know your whole kit better than most adults.