Abstract: The invention is a sun shade assembly. Particularly, the assembly includes a sail that includes an attachment at one end thereof that provides a noise dampening characteristic to the sail. In use, as wind flows below and above the sail, the attachment flaps in response to the air flow. Because the attachment is constructed from one or more soft and/or pliable materials, the flapping motion is relatively quiet compared to sun shade assemblies that lack an attachment. As a result, enjoyment of the disclosed assembly is increased.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter is directed to a sun shade assembly. Particularly, the assembly includes a sail that releasably attaches to a pair of ribs, providing shade to the user. At least one support arm can be used to reinforce the ribs. A mast provides height to the assembly and includes an anchor that allows the assembly to be secured into a support surface (e.g., sand). The ribs and support arms rotate about the mast, thereby self-adjusting the direction of sail in response to the wind blowing. The assembly further includes a tension adjuster that can be tightened or loosed to control the rotation of the ribs and support arms in response to wind conditions.