Your are probably right a bimini is not need it for when you sail a few hour
per week and racing on Thursday evening.
However, when you are always on your boat and are exposed to the sun 8 to 10
hours every day the situation is not the same. Now I know a little better
and I use sun blocker.
I hate this greasy stuff and I do not have it on my face all the time.
Unless you use white titanium the sun block will only protect you for about
15 to 30 minutes (according to my dermatologist). Many of his patients are
saying how come I end up with skin cancer I have been using sun screen and
blockers all my life.

"Don White" wrote in message
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wrote:
As Dennis Marier's post makes clear, priorities differ. Those of us
who live where it is hot know that a Bimini comes long before any of
the other desired items, even before sails. Without a Bimini, you will
not sail long in the heat and all other gear will then be useless. So,
consider that your priorities might differ from what we have said.


That's for sure. Even though the Mirage 33 I crewed on for 5 years came
with a Bimini, I didn't see it used once. On the otherhand, the Dodger
was a popular item on cold blustery days when the most forward seats in
the cockpit were highly valued.