SAILING SUNGLASSES

DESIGNED FOR
SAILERS

Photochromic

TYPHOON

Frame Colour: Gloss White

Lens Base Colour: Brown

Mirror Colour: Multilayer Red

Visible Light Transmission: 19% to 74%

Weather: Cloudy / Low Light

Contrast: Standard

$ 213.00

In stock

Polarized

TYPHOON

Frame Colour: Gloss Black

Lens Base Colour: Violet

Mirror Colour: Super Blue

Visible Light Transmission: 11.8%

Weather: Bright / Sunny

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 250.00

In stock

Polarized

SURGE

Frame Colour: Gloss Trans Grey

Lens Base Colour: Smoke

Mirror Colour: Chroma

Visible Light Transmission: 10.2%

Weather: Bright / Sunny

Contrast: Standard

$ 136.00

In stock

Polarized

TYPHOON

Frame Colour: G Series (Gun Metal)

Lens Base Colour: Smoke

Mirror Colour: Methane

Visible Light Transmission: 11.1%

Weather: Bright / Sunny

Contrast: Standard

$ 250.00

In stock

Non-Polarized

FLO

Frame Colour: Matt Black / Mustard

Lens Base Colour: Copper-Smoke

Mirror Colour: Silver

Visible Light Transmission: 12.95%

Weather: Bright / Sunny

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 119.00

In stock

Polarized

SURGE

Frame Colour: Matt Black

Lens Base Colour: Brown

Mirror Colour: Multilayer Green

Visible Light Transmission: 11.5%

Weather: Bright / Sunny

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 157.00

Out of stock

Photochromic + Anti-Fog

TYPHOON

Frame Colour: Matt Black

Lens Base Colour: Smoke

Mirror Colour: Multilayer Silver

Visible Light Transmission: 14% – 52%

Weather: Sunny / Variable

Contrast: Standard

$ 228.00

In stock

Polarized

SURGE

Frame Colour: Gloss White

Lens Base Colour: Rose

Mirror Colour: Ice Blue

Visible Light Transmission: 10.7%

Weather: Very Bright

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 157.00

In stock

Polarized

TYPHOON

Frame Colour: Gloss Black

Lens Base Colour: Smoke

Mirror Colour: Gun Blue

Visible Light Transmission: 11.1%

Weather: Bright / Sunny

Contrast: Standard

$ 250.00

In stock

Polarized

TYPHOON

Frame Colour: Matt Black

Lens Base Colour: Violet

Mirror Colour: Pacific Blue

Visible Light Transmission: 9.95%

Weather: Very Bright

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 250.00

In stock

Polarized

FLO

Frame Colour: Mustard

Lens Base Colour: Rose

Mirror Colour: Ice Blue

Visible Light Transmission: 10.7%

Weather: Very Bright

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 138.00

In stock

Polarized

FLO

Frame Colour: Matt Black / Mustard

Lens Base Colour: Violet

Mirror Colour: Pacific Blue

Visible Light Transmission: 9.95%

Weather: Very Bright

Contrast: Enhanced

$ 179.00

In stock

Performance Sunglasses for Sailing

Each sailing discipline brings its own demands — and your eyewear should match them. The best model for you depends not just on personal preference, but on how and where you sail: the genre of sailing you practice, the strength of the wind, water state, and prevailing light and weather conditions.

From the glare of open water to the sting of salt spray, LiP watershades deliver clarity, comfort, and a secure fit when it matters most.

Any seadog worth his salt knows the ocean is nothing if not unpredictable — and that when it comes to safety, prevention over intervention is the sailor’s mantra.

If you’ve spent any time under sail, you know how quickly conditions can shift. One moment it’s clear skies and calm water — the next, the wind picks up, the seas start heaving, and your world tilts on its axis. In those moments, being prepared isn’t optional — it’s essential. The last thing you want is to be lashing down everything on deck and in the cabin when the storm hits.

‘Prevention over intervention’ perfectly encapsulates why sailing sunglasses are essential equipment for a sailor. Navigating a vessel safely means being constantly prepared to meet risks and challenges. This requires maintaining our vision in optimum condition and being ready to rise to the challenge of walls of sea-spray, congested waters, harsh reflected glare and a barrage of UV radiation.

Prolonged exposure to UV radiation without adequate eye protection can lead to cumulative damage to the eye in the form of macular degeneration, cataracts and damage to the cornea. Compromised vision can also lead to collisions.

That’s why your water sport sunglasses must be fit for purpose — designed to meet the unique demands of the marine environment. The best sunglasses for sailing are those that maximize eye protection and minimize potential hazards, helping you stay sharp, safe, and in command — no matter what the ocean throws at you.

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⛵️Selecting the Best Sunglasses for Sailing
Six Essential Considerations ⛵️

Don’t buy into the wrong lens material

An unsuitable choice of lens material could lead to a serious eye injury if a sudden and unexpected impact occurred. Mineral glass lenses might be nice to look through, but they could shatter on impact with a boom or anything else on board. Polycarbonate, nylon or polyurethane lenses are the only lens materials that offer solid impact resistance.

Frame shape is more important than you may think

With anything less than a wrap fit, the gap between your face and edge of the sunglasses frame is an invitation for trouble. Your peripheral vision will be disrupted by the frame, with all the navigational risks that entails. Direct and reflected light penetrating the sides is also not filtered, exposing your eyes to glare and the sun’s harmful UV rays all day long. And then there’s wind and spray which will always find its way in leading to red-eye and eye fatigue.

Lens distortion is your No.1 enemy

Optically incorrect lenses can convince you that you are further away from an object than you really are, and that is a dangerous place to be. ‘Object shifting’ caused by poor lens construction can bring you closer to a collision than you might have bargained for. It is crucial that wrap-fit sunglasses lenses are decentred to ensure crisp, distortion free vision throughout the field of view.

Hydrophobic performance

Lens coatings make or break a quality pair of sailing sunglasses.  The ability to quickly shed sea-spray from the lenses and maintain a clear focus on your course cannot be understated. Specialised sailing glasses should have hydrophobic and oleophobic coatings on both inner and outer lens surface to maximise the water shedding performance.

Lens tint should be suitable for your sailing environment

Choose a lens tint that matches your weather expectations, or better still opt for a tint that adjusts to changing lighting conditions. Choosing the right visible light transmission rate (VLT) can make all the difference to your sailing eyewear.  Photochromic lenses are ideal for changing weather and lighting conditions, especially if you have prescription sailing sunglasses and you need to pop down to the chart table from time to time

Retention system

Last but by no means least is to ensure that you have a reliable retention system that tethers you to your sailing sunglasses. There will undoubtedly be moments when either a slip, fall or a wave hitting broadside will try to eject your untethered sunglasses into the abyss. Save your sunglasses and your pocket by ensuring this never happens by using a tried and tested retention system.

We’re keen sailors here at LiP. We set our design team the task of building the most resilient, versatile and reliable sunglasses for sailing. The end result is our 3watershades’ designs – each of which meet the essential criteria listed above – and much more. If you want to stay in the sailing game long into your twilight years, set your sights higher and invest in our performance sailing glasses.

FRAME TECH

LENS TECH

Sailing Disciplines & Frame Suitability

  • In practically all classes of dinghy sailing and especially dinghy racing, you are very close to the water and there's almost always a lot of spray. The proximity of the water's surface coupled with the relative speed of the vessel means that the FLO is unsuited to all but the lightest wind conditions.

    We recommend either the polarised Typhoon or Surge for all classes of dinghy sailing & racing, perhaps with the exception of dinghy foiling in light wind conditions. An added benefit of these two models is the patented double vortex lens ventilation of the Surge and Typhoon which will counteract any lens fogging that might develop in cold water locations.

    Being so close to the water means that solar reflections can be overwhelming in the mornings and evenings. Quality polarisation is therefore essential for overcoming this blinding glare. If the weather conditions are normally very bright and sunny in your local spot, then you will want to opt for a high category 3 polarised lens with a VLT (visible light transmission rate) of around 9-10%. See the Pacific Blue Typhoon or Surge Ice Blue lens descriptions below for lenses for bright conditions. For darker conditions, you may want to consider the Typhoon Rose Gold lenses which have a VLT of around 14% or Brown lenses which have a VLT of 15.6%.

     

  • If you spend most of your time cruising in calm waters,  there are no special needs for your choice of frame other than remembering that the frame should ideally be a 'wrap fit' to minimise the amount of UV light that enters the eyes. Without a wrap fit, UV and visible light reflected from the water surface will always find a way in, even if you are seated at the helm inside the bridge.

    As you are unlikely to be suffering from significant spray and sudden jolts, the leash and necklace of the Surge and Typhoon would be surplus to requirements, so the most suitable model for this kind of boating is the FLO. It's a lightweight 8-base wrap frame which has the added bonus of being floatable. If they are accidentally knocked overboard, they will be simple to retrieve from the water.

    For those that spend a good deal of their time indoors looking at digital navigation instruments, you may want to consider a non polarised lens or a lens which is 'screen friendly'. See below for details of our Zeiss multilayer red lenses for the FLO. If you're spending more time outside and on the deck and especially in bright and sunny locations, you'll be more comfortable with a polarised lens with a VLT rate of around 10-12%. A blue mirror coating would also be well suited to blue ocean environments.

     

  • If you are motoring or under sail in anything less than 10 knots of wind, any of our sailing sunglasses will perform admirably for you. All three models have an 8-base frame which will protect your eyes from rogue UV light and sea-spray. They are all made from an unbreakable frame material - TR90 - just in case the boom catches you unawares.

    If your coastal and offshore sailing is regularly in wind conditions over 10 knots, we would suggest that the Surge or Typhoon is more suitable as both these models were specifically designed for sailing in windy conditions. They have a failsafe leash mechanism, and the Typhoon in particular has over-moulded rubber on the frame surround which will keep you comfortable under sail all day long.

     

  • There are going to be days when the wind whips up the ocean and you'll need to be strapped in for the ride. The Surge and Typhoon will be a blessing on these days as wave after wave unload themselves over you. Without a strong and reliable leash system tethering your sunglasses, they will very likely succumb to the ocean - and it will happen fast. The Typhoon in particular is built for conditions such as these with a premium hydrophobic layer that will keep your vision clear and crisp so that you can concentrate on the tasks at hand.

    On other days, the water will be so calm that you can see your reflection on the surface. You'll still need your eye protection, but you may not need the retention system of the Surge of Typhoon. In calm conditions like these, the FLO is the perfect companion to keep your eyes in good health.

    When spending extended periods of time blue water sailing, we advise having multiple backups of your sunglasses on board. You only need to spend one day on the water in bright sunshine without eye protection to realise that high performance sailing sunglasses are absolutely essential.

     

  • In any sort of racing environment, you will need to feel secure in the knowledge that your sunglasses are firmly tethered to you with a leash system that is not going to fail. Losing sunglasses to the wind or ocean spray during a race will mean they are gone for good as you will not be going back for them if you're pushing for position.

    If you are racing foils, wipeouts can be intense and incredibly rapid, and for this reason we strongly recommend that the best option is the Typhoon as this model offers the best impact protection with shock absorbing TPU rubber surrounding the frame. Crashes can catapult you into the water (if you are lucky) or onto any part of the boat (if you're not so lucky) so you'll want as much impact protection as possible.

    The Grilamid TR90 unbreakable frame material used in the Surge and Typhoon has built-in 'memory' so that it can deform to absorb an impact and revert to its original shape once the impact load is removed. Coupled with strong and shatterproof lenses, this is the best insurance you can have against an eye injury in a high speed capsize event.

     

  • Sailing Sunglasses for All Sailing Disciplines

    At LiP, we design and engineer polarized sailing sunglasses for those who understand that performance on the water depends on absolute clarity — not just from your charts, your sails, or your instruments, but from your eyewear too.

    We build for sailors who know the elements, who’ve spent enough time offshore to value equipment that doesn’t compromise. Every frame we produce reflects years of R&D, feedback from professionals, and continuous refinement in materials, fit, and lens performance. It’s not about trends — it’s about trust. Our frames stay on, our lenses cut through glare, and our designs are field-tested to perform under pressure.

    Whether you’re racing in 20 knots or navigating coastal chop on a long passage, you’ll find our watershades built to go the distance. Because in a dynamic environment, protecting your eyes isn’t optional — it’s essential.

    Explore the full range of sailing-specific eyewear and lens options, and choose gear that’s made for the conditions you sail in — and the standard you hold.

    The Best Polarized Sunglasses for Sailing

    At LiP, we design and engineer polarized sailing sunglasses for those who understand that performance on the water depends on absolute clarity — not just from your charts, your sails, or your instruments, but from your eyewear too.

    We build sailing glasses for sailors who know the elements, who’ve spent enough time offshore to value equipment that doesn’t compromise. Every frame we produce reflects years of R&D, feedback from professionals, and continuous refinement in materials, fit, and lens performance. It’s not about trends — it’s about trust. Our frames stay on, our lenses cut through glare, and our designs are field-tested to perform under pressure.

    Whether you’re racing in 20 knots or navigating coastal chop on a long passage, you’ll find our watershades built to go the distance. Because in a dynamic environment, protecting your eyes isn’t optional — it’s essential.

    Explore the full range of our sunglasses for sailing, and choose gear that’s made for the conditions you sail in – and built to the high standards you expect from your sailing equipment.

    Customer Reviews

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    Flo RX
    Bart Sharrah (Clarksburg, US)

    SUP

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    Typhoon EVA Case
    Yevgeniy Shpika (Sintra, PT)

    Kitesurfing

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    TYPHOON
    Samuele Castegnini (Borgosatollo, IT)
    KITESURF

    "Very high-quality goggles — after the first tests in the water, I can say they are truly excellent. Great fit, clear vision, and very comfortable. Highly recommended!

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    TYPHOON
    Marco Antonio Rodriguez (Mexico City, MX)

    TYPHOON

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    TWIST
    Timo Titma (Tallinn, EE)

    Best glasses ever. I hope the tortoise pattern twist are coming back also.

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    TYPHOON
    James Alec Stalker (Vancouver, CA)
    Kite boarding

    Excellent product

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    FLO
    linda fernandez (Kailua, US)
    paddling and OC1..surfing

    I have a few pairs and love each one!

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    Custom Typhoon
    Michael Thomas
    Wingfoil

    Excellent glasses, practically forgot I had them on. Very clear with no distortion. A big improvement over my previous water glasses.

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    SURGE
    Dawson Jones (Wilsonville, US)
    Prone paddle boarding

    Good fit for nose and ears, stays snug. The warp around fit was too tight for my face and the lenses fogged up during my workout. I’m going to ask to try the typhoon for possibly a bit more airflow between my eyes and the lenses. Quality is excellent!

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    TYPHOON
    Mel (Hua Hin, TH)
    kitesurfing

    The customer service team was prompt in their responses, efficiently addressed my concerns, and displayed a highly commendable service attitude. All I had to do was measure the prescription for my customized glasses as per their instructions, and the pair I've received now offers an outstanding viewing experience. I'd like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to customer service representative Wes for his invaluable assistance!

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    TYPHOON
    Wladimir Leuenberger (Bern, CH)
    Sailing - Foiling

    The glasses are light, fit well and with the Zeiss lenses have great optics that I can adjust depending on the conditions. I am a professional sailor and can say that this product is the best I have worn so far.

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    Custom Typhoon
    Sebastien Alias (Worthing, GB)
    Kitesurfing

    I've been using the LiP Typhoon sunglasses for kitesurfing and other sports activities and they’ve honestly been a game changer. The clarity from the ZEISS lenses is amazing — no distortion, even in bright glare or choppy water. They stay on securely with the leash, even after wipeouts, and they’re super comfortable to wear for long sessions. I also really appreciate the anti-fog vents and how well they shed water. Not cheap, but totally worth it if you're on the water a lot. Easily the best watersports sunglasses I’ve owned.

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    TYPHOON
    Sean D (Boston, US)
    Open Ocean Paddleboarding

    I am a big fan of my Typhoon sunglasses. I love the comfortable/secure fit and top-notch lenses when paddleboarding out on the open ocean. I do find that the lenses will still fog up on really humid days, but less so than other performance sunglasses… and I will use an anti-fog wipe before going out on these humid days and that nicely does the trick. Lastly, Lip customer service is fantastic (thank you Graham and team).

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    FLO
    Dario Šehović (Nova Gorica, SI)
    SUP

    Great very light and lenses sre amazing

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    Typhoon RX
    Antonio (Lugano, CH)
    Kitesurf

    I Just buy Typhoon sunglasses with optical correction, wowww amazing product. Perfect Made and optical correction as per my data provided; just perfect, Thank you LIP staff for Your amazing work.

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    Custom Typhoon
    Jacob Towery (Menlo Park, US)
    Surfing

    There are definitely good things about the Typhoon "anti-fog" non-polarized smoke sunglasses with silver mirror. They are comfortable, block out a lot of the sun and glare, stay on with wipeouts and seem very durable. The reasons I'm only giving two stars are that they either fog up a lot and/or the water on the outside of the lens doesn't evaporate so it becomes really difficult to see/read the incoming waves. I'm not sure if I'll keep using them since they interfere with my surfing a lot.

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    TYPHOON
    Alexander Bagaev (Malden, US)
    Kitesurfing

    I got it right before the Aruba trip. It has great quality and great glasses overall. The sales team was quite fast and accommodated my needs before the trip

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    TYPHOON
    Antonio (Lugano, CH)
    Kite

    Not yet on the water but very good made

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    SURGE
    Patrick Maguire (Kralendijk, BQ)
    Windsurfing

    I’m extremely pleased with my Surge polarized glasses. I’ve never had a pair of sport safety glasses that were this comfortable to wear. The same holds for the retention system, super comfortable and easy to adjust. The lenses provide fantastic protection , are well vented, and the tint is perfect for either partly overcast or sunny conditions. I highly recommend these sunglasses.

    Wingfoil

    Impressed with anti fog lenses. Was able to use them in 40 degree air and water temps without lenses fogging.
    Impressive!

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    TWIST
    Jim Aoki (Santa Barbara, US)
    KiteSurfing

    Love the Vivid Clarity!

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    TYPHOON
    steve (Bainbridge Island, US)

    Great glasses, great design. I ordered every option. These lenses are the best I have had in my 79 years. I have never written a review before but these glasses are amazing!!

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    TYPHOON
    Dan (Mililani Town, US)
    Outrigger canoe paddling

    Great glasses for OC1 paddling! Prescription is perfect. Customer support has been fantastic, shout out to Graham.🙏

    Wingfoil, SUP foiler

    Good quality glasses, I bought new lenses for my old ones too. The photo chromes are a little light for bright days on the water here , but perfect for overcast. The gold rose polarized lenses are more appropriate for sailing around reefs and turtles anytime the sun is shining. The arms have yet to break or nosepiece go adrift like Jokeleys or the discontinued Maui Jimmys.
    The rubber leash and retainer system work well in moderate surf.
    The lenses did scratch after three years hard use, being thrown in a bucket and tossed in the car without the case, Keep sunsceen away from the lenses and use the micro fiber cloth only , they will serve you well. A quality product designed for ocean use.

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    SURGE
    Kathryn Baker (Atlanta, US)
    Kayaking

    Bought these for my dad who ocean kayaks as a Christmas present. He loves them and didn't take them off the rest of the day! He can't wait to test them out on the water once it gets warmer.

    Sailing Eyewear Guide

    Our comprehensive guide will walk you through all the factors you should take into account before choosing your sailing eyewear.

    Download our sailing eyewear guide below.

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