Don’t Head Out For a Ride Without These
By Sophia Siegel
When you grow up on the water, you have time to figure out which products really work, and which ones don’t. I grew up in Stuart, Florida, a small coastal town known for its sandbars and mangroves, where weekends meant endless hours on the water. My family had a pair of Yamaha WaveRunners that we rode almost every weekend, racing through the St. Lucie River and exploring hidden coves. Through 25 years of trial and error, I believe I have one of the best jet skiing packs a water person could have. Here’s what I don’t leave home without.
G-Shock Watch
My dad, an experienced freediver and spearfisherman, has used his G-Shock watch for the past 15 years. On each and every dive, the watch would go on as he would go under the clear, blue water. From Tahiti, to the Bahamas, to the Maldives the G-Shock watch has been his staple.
Rubber Ducky Lip Sunscreen
As someone with the most sensitive lips known to womankind, I have searched far and wide for sunscreen that will actually protect my lips. Then I discovered Rubber Ducky. It tastes amazing, has SPF 44, and it actually works. It’s the easiest thing to slip into boardshorts or a waterproof bag, and I absolutely could not live without it.
Supergoop
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen has completely changed the game for me. It’s weightless, scentless, and glides on effortlessly, making it the perfect base under makeup or on bare skin. For years, I walked around looking like a snowman in the name of sun protection — now I can stay protected without sacrificing how I look or feel.
Waterproof Bags
These waterproof bags are a necessity. Protecting your phone, keys, and wallet is an absolute must on the water. I see plenty of bulky bags being advertised, but I find that these take up too much room. HEETA is great because these lay flat and can fit into anything.
Yeti Boat Bag
What better way than to carry all of your gear in a waterproof Yeti bag? This can fit your towel, lipscreen, sealed bags, water bottle, and much more. Made for the ocean, you never have to worry about getting the fabric too salty.
Polarized Water Glasses
When the sun is shining right in your eyes, and the sea is splashing in your face, it can be difficult to see at times. That’s where polarized glasses come in. Rather than simply offering protection, polarized glasses allow you to see the ocean with clarity.
Croakies
Keeping the sunglasses on while riding a jet ski can feel impossible. That is why croakies—also known as leash kit sunglasses—are an absolute must. Put them on, and you won’t have to worry about your polarized glasses flying into the sea
