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PCP777
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Initially Posted - 03/07/2010 : 08:45:58

Just a friendly reminder out to all of you who are getting your boats in the water to not forget the sunscreen.

I got fried this weekend at The Frost Bite Regatta.

I now sport a perfect farmer's burn and my eyes are "racooned" from wearing my shades.

I didn't feel it until I got home. Yesterday afternoon got just nice enough to take off my hoody for a few hours. I have to say, it was a perfect day for sailing. Blue skies, 10 to 18 knts of wind out of the south.

Before the next outing, back to the SPF 50. I had no idea I could get sun burnt in winter. Hopefully it won't peel.

Peter Powers
1979 TR/FK #1390
~Stephanos~
Bayview Marina,
Lake Ray Hubbard
Dallas, TX

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piseas
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Response Posted - 03/07/2010 : 11:30:40

Peter, bummer re sunburn. I know too from experience how important it is. I have found that what works best for me is to put on sunscreen at the house just before heading down to the boat. I keep lotion in my blue sail bag and that reminds me to put it on. I also use chapstick sunblock for lips as well at the same time.
Steve A

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britinusa
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Response Posted - 03/07/2010 : 14:33:23

Ahhh those were the days when Rosie Faced Sailors drank rum to parch their thirst and rubbed salt into their wounds with a glint in their remaining unpatched eye!

Paul

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 03/08/2010 : 20:12:41

We had 50s and 60s here this weekend, and it did not take too long out in the March sun before I felt the burn. Got my zinc oxide and applied it liberally!

Still, I got a wicked wind burn later on! Chilly dry air seems to do it.

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 03/09/2010 : 07:25:11

Luckily my burn turned to tan, I used some really good moisturizers.

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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 03/09/2010 : 08:23:28

The peeling will begin just about.....................
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PCP777
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Response Posted - 03/09/2010 : 08:33:08

You know what's awesome? Today we have not a cloud in the sky and it will be 72 degrees, 14 to 16 kNTS all day....

Must....find....way...out...of ...work.

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Response Posted - 03/09/2010 : 08:38:47

...Tell me about it. It's sunny and in the 60's here, and the Bay is calling...

About sunburn:
I try to stay under my bimini on the boat, but if I get a sunburn, I cut a one inch piece off the Aloe Vera plant that grows on my kitchen window sill. Then I squeeze out some of the jelly sap and spread it on the burn. Fresh aloe vera juice not only relieves the pain and redness (like an ice pack also does), it usually permanently removes the burn symptoms altogether! The aloe lotions sold in drug stores isn't the same thing. It's the fresh sap that works. Aloe Vera grows easily indoors and needs minimal watering. Try it!

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PCP777
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Response Posted - 03/09/2010 : 08:51:51

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by JohnP
 ...Tell me about it. It's sunny and in the 60's here, and the Bay is calling...

About sunburn:
I try to stay under my bimini on the boat, but if I get a sunburn, I cut a one inch piece off the Aloe Vera plant that grows on my kitchen window sill. Then I squeeze out some of the jelly sap and spread it on the burn. Fresh aloe vera juice not only relieves the pain and redness (like an ice pack also does), it usually permanently removes the burn symptoms altogether! The aloe lotions sold in drug stores isn't the same thing. It's the fresh sap that works. Aloe Vera grows easily indoors and needs minimal watering. Try it!

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Terrific idea.

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