"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""On hot beach days, I love how quickly this sunguard dries after a dunk and how well the UPF protection holds up. The fabric feels smooth against the skin, and the thumbholes help keep sleeves in place when I’m paddling or digging around in the sand. It’s one of those lightweight layers I can toss on without thinking—comfortable, protective, and easy to trust in full sun."" We reach for the Columbia Sandy Shores Printed Long-Sleeve Sunguard when our days revolve around sunshine, shoreline wandering, and hours of splash-filled fun. Columbia’s reliable sun technologies keep us comfortable from tidepools to paddleboards, offering breathable protection that doesn’t weigh us down or cling when wet. With Omni-Wick pulling heat and moisture from the skin and Omni-Shade UPF 50 shielding against harsh rays, we stay focused on play no matter how bright the day gets. The lightweight stretch fabric moves freely, and thoughtful touches—like thumbholes for added coverage—make this top a warm-weather staple for any water-loving adventure."