Swordfish in Coffee Waxed Canvas YGroup_Oysterman The Balboa straw hat is

The Balboa straw hat is a new classic

The perfect compliment to any outfit in our line

the Dune Walker has taken years for us to get right

This year we made it in an indigo-dipped cotton blend yarn which is colorfast

About as classic as it gets

Swordfish in Coffee Waxed Canvas YGroup_Oysterman The Balboa straw hat isQuaker Marine Supplys founder and Coast Guard veteran, Joe Kadison, designed this hat with function in mind based on his own experiences on the water. Like many purpose built items, it developed a singular personality along the way. To start, the bill is long. At 3 3 4 long, the Swordfishs brim is 25% longer than your standard ball cap. Why? Because it actually offers sun protection when this long. While most hats today are a standard 6 panel, this