Body care when chartering - preventing insects and sunburn

You have left the marina for your sailing holiday, a cooling breeze fills your sails as the afternoon sun shines down on your first anchorage. As the heat of the day increases, you pass the sunscreen around and slather each other to protect skin that probably has not seen proper sun for a while.
You drop anchor for lunch and a swim. You are eager to soak up the sun's rays and get a hefty dose of vitamin D. As the sun sets, you notice that your skin is red and getting redder by the minute. You forgot to reapply sunscreen and now you are starting to glow.
Skin care is important before, during and after UV exposure
Did you know that exposure to UVA and UVB radiation slowly changes your skin cells, long after you have gone into the shade? Be prepared and pack plenty of aftersun and moisturiser to prevent tight skin and peeling.

Be prepared for mosquito bites
Mosquitoes and other insects are not usually a problem when you are anchored aboard a boat. So it's safe to say that on board it's not too difficult to keep distance between you and the flying pests. In the evening on land, however, it can be a different story.
Mosquitoes are all over the world and there are many different species, some of which are more unpleasant than others. Be prepared and prevent your sailing holiday from being ruined. Here is a natural recipe for mosquito repellent
- 20 drops of lemongrass
- 20 drops of citronella
- 5 drops tea tree
- 10 drops rosemary
- 1 ½ ounces or 3 tablespoons of a carrier oil
This essential oil repellent is also good for applying to bites to soothe them.

Have fun sailing without sunburn and bugs!