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You are not at risk of damage from UV rays when the sun is obscured by clouds

Any polarised sunglasses that offers UV-A, UV-B protection will give good eye protection, it is not necessary to spend hundreds of dollars

Wetsuits are great for active paddling in colder water where regular immersions are likely, such as paddle surfing etc

Sun cream is better than clothing in terms of reducing UV damage

A hat is not a good option for paddleboarding as it is likely to blow away

The sun is at its most dangerous between 10am and 4pm

Your feet are the most likely part of the body to receive injuries so appropriate footwear for the environment is always an important consideration

Active leisure clothing is great for general paddling in conditions where the water isn't too cold and falling in is fairly unlikely

Drysuits and semidry suits are great for paddling in extremely cold water conditions