As you all know, I tend to like to spend some time at the beach in summer and I’ll be the first to admit, that the tan I’m currently sporting is ridiculous! Friday, Saturday and Sunday in the sun do that to a man. With certain sunscreens giving me a rash, it was about time that we found an official sunscreen supplier, which was found in the form of Island Tribe, manufactured locally and highly popular amongst surfers.

My precious

It’s weird using a sunscreen that is water resistant, and goes on dry without the greasiness of many other brands. But my SPF 15 Island Tribe does exactly that, it goes on dry and doesn’t make my skin break out like a teenager standing in the McDonalds queue at Cavendish Square. I’m not just saying this because we’re sponsored,in fact I’ve been testing out Island Tribe for over a month now with my buddies, and it’s passed the test, so now they’re on the list of sponsors! If it can survive our Llandudno and Clifton shenanigans, then it’s good to go.

I’m currently using the SPF 15 the most, but if you’re going to be swimming a lot or competing in sports such as surfing or triathlons, go for the SPF 30 or 40 GEL Sunscreen from Island Tribe. It’s highly water resistant and the gel formulation ensures that it stays on during extended periods in the water. I kicked it for about 5 hours in the sun on Saturday with only one application of SPF 15, but I won’t lie, I have been in the sun a lot this summer so I’m used to it. Just read the directions on the tube, and always start with a higher SPF to be safe, burning is not cool. Take it slow.

Here are a list of suppliers around the popular areas in Cape Town, where you can find Island Tribe:

Sport Unlimited — Constantia
Sport Unlimited — Tokai
Sport Unlimited — Tygervalley
Sport Unlimited — Somersetwest
Sport Unlimited — Claremont
Sport Unlimited — Gardens
Sport Unlimited — Belville
Sport Unlimited — Hout Bay

Sport On Surf — Camps Bay
Rainbow — Camps Bay

Sport On Surf — Camps Bay
Surf Zone — Cape Town CBD

Surf Centre –  Canal Walk

The Surf Connection — Sea Point
Sportz — Sea Point
Point Break — Sea Point

For the full list of Island Tribe suppliers, because I know not all of you live in Cape Town, click HERE.

So that’s it, your new sunscreen for summer. I’ll see you on the beach this weekend. Well…I’d probably see you there this week if you weren’t working.

The River Club driving range later today? And a trail run tomorrow evening, 18:30 from Constantia Nek?

POW!