Cast away your worries with the sun protecting style of our Boating Hats collection! Designed with water fun in mind, our boat hats keep your face safe both on and offshore. What really makes Conner the best hats for boating? Well, some of our hats floats so there’s that.
Start with the conditions and the coverage you want. For a floating sailing option, compare the Mojave Recycled Floating Sailing and Tarpon Springs Recycled Floating Sailing. For water resistance, look at the Murchasin River, Tracker, Indy Jones, Dusty Road, or Portland Waxed Cotton Rain. Mesh styles such as the Aussie Cooler Canvas Mesh Hiker and Aussie Golf Soakable Mesh Hat suit shoppers prioritizing airflow, while the Aztec Boater and Sun Shield offer a more classic boater direction. Choose wide-brim designs when you want more sun and wind coverage; consider a bucket or baseball cap for a lower-profile look. Check each product's size chart because availability varies, from Small through XXX-Large and One Size. After saltwater use, follow the individual care directions and avoid assuming that every material is machine-washable.
Conner Hats designs boating and sailing hats specifically for extended time on the water. Our collection includes floating hats, wide-brim styles for shade, and water-resistant designs made from sustainable materials including recycled plastic bottles, organic cotton, and Bloom foam made from algae for floatation.
Floating technology – Select styles (Mojave Boater, Tarpon Springs) float if they fall overboard
Sun protection – Wide brims shade face, ears, and neck; hats with open mesh, vents, or brims under 2.5 inches carry no UPF rating
Water-resistant materials – Quick-drying, salt-resistant fabrics designed for splashes and spray
Secure chin cords with toggles – Adjustable retention keeps hats in place during wind
Wide brims (3–4 inches) – Protects face, neck, and ears from sun glare off water
Our floating hats are made from recycled plastic bottles using Repreve, a bluesign®-approved material. Conner Hats incorporates sustainable materials like organic cotton, hemp, Bloom foam and Yulex. Each hat diverts waste from the oceans you're exploring.
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Styles Available: Boater hats, wide-brim sun hats, outback styles, bucket hats, canvas designs
Handmade by: Will Conner, who learned hat-making from his father Bill in Byron Bay, Australia
A good hat for boating and sailing has a wide brim for shade, a secure chin cord with an adjustable toggle to help prevent wind loss, and lightweight, breathable construction for all-day comfort. Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page. Our boating collection includes styles with floating technology and water-resistant fabrics suited to marine environments.
Yes. The Mojave Recycled Floating Sailing and Tarpon Springs Recycled Floating Sailing both feature floating technology. If they fall overboard, they stay on the water's surface for easy retrieval. Both are made from recycled plastic bottles; Repreve fabric is used in the Tarpon Springs style. Standard canvas and cotton styles will not float.
Many of our hats are UPF rated; check each product page for its specific rating. Wide brims provide additional shade for your face, neck, and ears.
Our boating hats are water-resistant, not waterproof. They can handle splashes and spray, but they are not designed for submersion.
Our boating collection uses marine-appropriate materials: recycled plastic bottles, organic cotton, weathered cotton, waxed cotton, hemp, canvas, and faux suede. All materials are selected for breathability, durability in salt water environments, and sustainability.
Look for styles with chin cords and adjustable toggles—most hats in our boating collection include this feature. The cord sits under your chin and the toggle lets you tighten or loosen the fit. For high-wind sailing, pull the toggle snug. For casual boating, you can loosen it or tuck the cord inside the hat. The adjustable fit ensures your hat stays secure without feeling too tight.
Yes. After exposure to salt water, rinse your hat with fresh water and let it air dry naturally away from direct heat. For deeper cleaning, use a damp cloth with mild soap without fully soaking the hat. Reshape it while damp if needed, and let it dry naturally. Avoid machine washing and high heat, which can damage the shape and materials. Regular rinsing after saltwater use helps extend the hat's lifespan.
Boater hats are intended for boating and sailing, and some styles have marine-specific features such as water resistance or floating technology. For example, our Mojave and Tarpon Springs styles float. Regular sun hats may not have these features.
Measure around your head where the hat will sit, about 1 inch above your eyebrows. Match your measurement to the chart below:
Two free size inserts ship with every order. If you're between sizes, size up for comfort during all-day wear.
Conner Hats' Limited Lifetime Guarantee applies only to purchases from connerhats.com. A workmanship failure in the first 12 months qualifies for a free replacement of the same style, size, and color, with shipping paid. After 12 months, a replacement is 40% off, with shipping not included. Material degradation from use qualifies for a 30% off code. If your hat is lost or stolen, you can get 50% off the same hat; shipping is not included. Contact Conner Hats with your order number and photos of the issue.
