NickellKC Posted May 11, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 11, 2008 Is sunscreen necessary when cruising Alaska in July? How about on a charter fishing excursion? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toyz711 Posted May 11, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 11, 2008 yes, the reflection of the sun, off the water, can cause bad sunburn. even from the balcony, 10 decks up...you can get it. remember, over cast days can be the worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytime53 Posted May 11, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 11, 2008 We keep sunscreen on the boat. A day that starts out overcast can turn into dazzling sunshine, and in Alaska, you can get sunburned even on a chilly day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 1 Posted May 12, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Is sunscreen necessary when cruising Alaska in July? How about on a charter fishing excursion? Well, I used to live in Alaska. Did not use sunscreen. I have had to have many "sunspots" frozen off previously but recent biopsies indicate skin cancer. I have an appointment scheduled for the removal operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mytime53 Posted May 12, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 12, 2008 trooper 1, best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper 1 Posted May 12, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 12, 2008 trooper 1, best of luck to you. Many thanks. Especially when from a present Alaskan to a former Alaskan. From the questions I have asked and the research I have done online this particular procedure has a 99% success rate. Great odds! (Hopefully not entirely off thread.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbmom87 Posted May 12, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Our friend got a very bad sunburn while sunbathing on deck in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neecee23 Posted May 12, 2008 #8 Share Posted May 12, 2008 Wear sunglasses and a hat with a three inch brim. Last year I had a skin cancer removed from my lower eyelid. Three surgeries and a year later, it looks pretty good, can hardly tell unless you look close and see the missing eyelashes. I don't care if it's a cloudy day, I wear at least a 50 sunscreen and I wear a hat if I'm outdoors for more than a few minutes. Sunbathing? Forget about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted May 12, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 12, 2008 No question in my mind the answer is yes, I personally use 30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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