Specialist eyewear with 100% UV protection
100% UV protection is necessary for any sport that takes place out on the water, where the surface reflects large amounts of UV (96% if the water is carm). This greatly increases that total amount of UV hitting the eyes maximising potential long term damage. Polarisation of the tint is also of great value because the water’s surface acts like a mirror in so far as it causes Specular reflection. This means that the light reflected is not scattered in all directions but is bounced off with a horizontal orientation to the rays. Polarised tints filter out this light reducing glare and allowing vision down into the water.
Impact protection is another vital factor. 11% of sailing injuries are blows to the face and eyes caused by tripping falls, caught in lines incidents and jibe strikes.
