Caps

Sun protection starts at the top — a quality water sports cap keeps harmful UV off your face and eyes during long sessions on the water.

Flat-water SUP sessions, downwinder kite runs, and offshore windsurfing can mean four or more hours of direct sun exposure. A cap with UPF fabric, a wide brim, and a chin retention cord stays put even in strong wind — unlike standard baseball caps that end up overboard at the worst moment.

• Chin retention cord: keeps your cap on in gusty conditions
• UPF-rated fabric: blocks 98% or more of UV radiation
• Fast-drying: comfortable whether wet or dry throughout the session

Pair with a lycra top from ION for full-coverage sun protection on the water.