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%.
