Grateful Rider
Mangrove Paddle UPF 50+ Youth Long Sleeve Shirt | Grateful Rider
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Some rides are best taken slow. The Mangrove Paddle Youth Long Sleeve features a warm illustrated scene of a skeleton paddleboarding through a quiet mangrove tunnel, a loyal black dog riding along for the journey. It's a peaceful tribute to the kind of paddle that clears your head, one gentle stroke at a time.
Officially licensed Grateful Dead gear, our upf 50+ shirts are granted the seal of recommendation from the Skin Cancer Foundation, and made for riders who take their paddle days slow and easy. This lightweight youth performance long sleeve delivers UPF 50+ sun protection and moisture-wicking, quick-dry comfort — built for paddleboarding, mangrove exploring, and every quiet day on the water.
Why You'll Love It
- ☀️ UPF 50+ fabric blocks 98% of harmful UV rays
- 💧 Moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance material
- 🌬️ Lightweight & breathable for all-day paddling
- 🐾 Warm, original mangrove paddleboarding illustration
- 🩱 Unisex relaxed fit — great for paddleboarding & river days
- ✅ Officially licensed Grateful Dead gear
Specs
- UPF Rating: 50+ (blocks 98% of UV rays)
- Fabric: Lightweight, moisture-wicking, quick-dry performance blend
- Fit: Unisex, relaxed athletic fit
- Sleeve: Long sleeve
- Best for: Paddleboarding, river and mangrove exploring, everyday sun protection
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this shirt good for paddleboarding?
Yes. The lightweight, quick-dry fabric with UPF 50+ protection is well suited for long days on the paddleboard.
Can I wear this shirt wet?
Yes. The moisture-wicking, quick-dry fabric performs whether wet from spray, splashes, or a swim.
Is this shirt breathable for warm weather?
Yes, the lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric is designed to stay cool and comfortable during outdoor activity.
Is this an officially licensed Grateful Dead design?
Yes, Grateful Rider is officially licensed Grateful Dead gear.
Materials
Materials
100% polyester with added UPF 50+ UV solar protection and M-shield technology
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We proudly ship using eco-friendly shipping supplies.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
To preserve your UV-shirt technology and save energy, we recommend machine washing cold on gentle. Hang to dry or tumble dry low. Please do not bleach, iron the decoration, dry clean, or use fabric softeners.
MY WORK UNIFORM
"These Grateful Diver UV shirts are pretty much my uniform. I'm a jet ski guide and am in the sun and on water all day so I need a lightweight shirt like this that looks good, dries fast, and adds some sun protection.
-Hernan, in his Dive Tanks UV Shirt in Key West, FL
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YOUR PURCHASE HELPS MARINE CONSERVATION
The Grateful Diver is committed to marine conservation via active outreach. A portion of each purchase goes to Reef Relief's efforts to save the coral reefs by helping to fund their education programs and clean ups. Make your gear mean something and be a Grateful Diver!
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GRATEFUL DEAD MEETS GRATEFUL DIVER
Grateful Diver was created in 1995 when Grateful Dead co-founder and drummer Bill Kreutzmann, an avid diver, had the inspiration to design a Grateful Diver logo by placing the iconic Grateful Dead lightning bolt on a red dive flag. This iconic logo has raised money for marine conservation for almost 30 years.