1.   Old Navy, Tommy Hilfiger and Gucci all offered brightly printed board shorts this spring and summer.

2.   Those are popular even with the guys who wear them as board shorts.

3.   You can picture yourself out on your patio in floral board shorts, with a lantern and some great floral serving trays.

4.   Board shorts and wet suits with rash guards, which protect the skin from salt abrasions, are recommended.