UV Protection at Sea: The Right Sailing Gear for the Sun

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At Sea, the Sun Never Lets Up

Sailing in summer means hours of sun exposure, with nowhere to hide in the shade. The water makes it worse: solar radiation reflects off the surface and feels far stronger than it does on land. Without the right gear, fatigue builds up fast and concentration starts to slip.

How to protect yourself from the sun on board? Read our complete guide  

Technical Tops and T-Shirts: Your First Layer of Protection

These are clothing items that stay in contact with your skin all day, so they need to do two things at once: block UV rays and stay comfortable even in serious heat. 

Technical tops and t-shirts with built-in UV protection combine breathability and lightness for complete protection against the sun.

Technical tops with UV protection: shop now 
  • A man with long curly hair models a matching blue athletic shirt and shorts featuring "SLAM" boldly on his chest. The OD TECH T-SHIRT SS offers UV protection, ideal for active days, against a plain gray background.

    OD Tech T-Shirt SS

  • Against a plain background, a person with shoulder-length wavy hair wears an OD WS TECH T-SHIRT SS by SLAM, featuring UV 50+ protection and a small white logo on the chest. They are in navy blue short sleeves and pants, looking directly at the camera.

    OD WS Tech T-Shirt SS

Polos and Shirts: Protection Out of the Water Too

Not every hour of the day is spent on the water. On the dock, between races or while waiting for the next start, the sun can still be intense, even when you're standing still. 

Technical polos and shirts with UV protection deliver full coverage and stay versatile enough to work both on board and on shore. 

Polos and shirts with UV protection: shop now 
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    OD Tech Polo SS

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    OD WS Tech Polo SS

OD Tech Hooded T-Shirt: 3-in-1 Protection for Sailing

Top and hood in a single piece: the OD Tech Hooded T-Shirt adds UPF 50+ protection for neck and head thanks to its convertible hood, covering the most exposed areas without piling in extra layers.

The right answer for anyone looking for one piece that does the work of three. 

OD Tech Hooded T-Shirt: shop now
  • A person with wavy blond hair wears the SLAM OD TECH HOODED T-SHIRT in navy, featuring a white "SLAM" logo on the chest, paired with matching navy pants. They face slightly right against a plain light background.

    OD Tech Hooded T-Shirt

  • A woman stands wearing a CLIFF GREY OD WS TECH HOODED T-SHIRT and matching shorts by SLAM, made from recycled stretch fabric. A white logo adorns the chest of the top, which complements her wavy hair as she gazes off to the side against a plain background.

    OD WS Tech Hooded T-Shirt

Wetsuits and Rashguards: Maximum Protection in Racing

When the body is in constant motion – manoeuvres, crew transitions, positions that change in seconds – skin stays exposed to the sun longer than you'd think. 

Lycra rashguards and wetsuits offer built-in UV protection across the entire piece, without ever compromising freedom of movement. A solution built especially for professionals and for the most intense moments of a race.

Rashguards and wetsuits with UV protection: shop now
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    Foil Aeroset

  • Someone with shoulder-length hair wears the SLAM FOIL WS RASHGUARD LS, a bright hydrangea pink, quick-drying rash guard with UV protection and matching shorts. It features white text and patterns against a plain, light-colored background.

    Foil WS Rashguard

Hats and Visors to Protect Head and Face

Head and face are among the most exposed areas. A hat that blows off, or a visor that needs constant adjustment, turns into a problem instead of a solution. 

SLAM sailing hats and visors are designed to stay put even in strong winds, without limiting visibility or becoming a burden. 

Sailing hats and visors: shop now
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    OD Cap

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    OD Visor

Sun Protection Is a Matter of System

At sea, the sun is a constant presence. That's why you need a system of clothing items that work together to cover the most exposed areas throughout the day. When you move, when you stand still.

Everything you need to sail through summer and enjoy the sea in its best season. 

Beyond UV protection, what other technical features matter most in sailing gear? Find out in our guide 
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