Gear: Sun Protection

Skin Is King
As your largest organ and first defense against pathogens, your skin deserves a little TLC. Protect it with All Terrain's line of natural skin-care products. All Terrain makes everything from sunscreen and lip balm to sanitizers and insect repellent. Convenient activity-specific kits are also available, including one designed for fishermen. The Fisherman's Protection Kit includes Herbal Armor DEET-free Insect Repellent, cooling Recovery Rub AquaSport SPF 30 waterproof sunscreen, Hand Sanz fragrance-free sanitizer and Odor Ease Soap. The kit retails for $21, but products can also be purchased individually. allterrainco.com

Important Parts
Your body is a temple ? keep it from crumbling with UV-protective clothing from Patagonia. The men's Gi II shorts and the Beach Bucket hat shield your favorite parts from harmful sun. Super lightweight and quick-drying, the elastic-waisted Gi II shorts ensure cool legs while providing 40 UPF sun protection. They also have two self-draining pockets and a beer-bottle-size zippered drop-in. The Beach Buck hat, meanwhile, has a semirigid foam bill that casts 360-degree shade. Also quick-drying, the hat features a moisture-wicking Coolmax headband, soft chin strap and an adjustable rear buckle for a reliable bond. Shorts, $65; hat, $35. patagonia.com

Sunburn Sucks
Every boater has suffered through at least one nasty sunburn in his lifetime. The ensuing pain, chills and buckets of aloe vera gel are enough to get most of us to cover up. One way to do so is with Coolibar's short-sleeve water jacket. With a UPF rating of 50-plus, your torso and shoulders are safe from the sun. The full-zip front means you can quickly change out of this top when the time comes. The water jacket is made with four-way stretch fabric and is chlorine- and saltwater-resistant ? so wear it while you swim for extra skin safety. $64. coolibar.com

Playa Pup
Does your beach dog have sensitive skin? Dogs, like people, can burn, but keeping your puppy pal protected is not always as easy as SPF. Tuga Sunwear, maker of protective clothing for people, also designed a rash guard specifically for dogs who spend time on the water. The UV-protective PlayaPup Rashguard shirt guarantees 50-plus UPF protection from the sun. It's quick-drying and perfectly suitable should your dog care to take a leap off the swim platform. $20. tugasunwear.com