A clear view on boardFive sunglasses for sailing

Karolina Meyer-Schilf

 · 15.04.2021

A clear view on board: five sunglasses for sailingPhoto: Unsplash/ Sebastian Coman Travel
Indispensable on board: sunglasses
Fashion accessory and piece of equipment in equal measure: Choosing the right sunglasses is not always easy

Gill Classic

Gill ClassicPhoto: HerstellerGill Classic

The Gill Classic comes in various colours with completely non-flammable, polarised lenses and is specially designed for conditions on the water. It has 100 per cent UV 400 protection and its special coating is also designed to reduce the build-up of salt water residue. It is buoyant so that it can be easily rescued if it does go overboard. 49.99 euros.

Gill Race Vision Bi-Focal

Gill Race Vision Bi-FocalPhoto: HerstellerGill Race Vision Bi-Focal

Slightly faster in appearance and available in two visual acuities, the Gill Race Vision Bi-Focal : With visual acuity of either +1.50 or +2.50, so that the actual visual aid can stay safely at home. They are also floatable, and the coating prevents salt water residue and sun cream from sticking to them. From 95 euros.

Bollé Vulture Photochrom

Bollé Vulture PhotochromPhoto: HerstellerBollé Vulture Photochrom

Bollé brings the Vulture Photochrom sunglasses that are particularly suitable for sailors thanks to their polarised lenses. The Phantom+ technology is said to provide a particularly clear image, and the water-repellent lenses are also protected against fogging and scratching. From 160 euros.

Tribord Sailing 500

Decathlon Tribord Sailing 500Photo: HerstellerDecathlon Tribord Sailing 500

The Decathlon model Tribord Sailing 500 comes with 100 per cent UVA and UVB protection. The grey-tinted and mirrored lenses are said to achieve a polarisation of 95 percent, and these sunglasses are also floatable. 29.99 euros.

Oakley Split Shot

Oakley Split ShotPhoto: HerstellerOakley Split Shot

The Split Shot Prizm Polarised S3 (VLT 12%) from Oakley even comes with a strap. The sunglasses with polarised lenses in protection class 3 have 100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection. From 192 euros.

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