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September 20, 2024

Sustainable Fashion Week 2024: The Power of Repair

Sustainable Fashion Week 2024 runs from 20-29 September across the UK (and beyond). The aim is to encourage people to take action locally, in order…
Lee Newby
Our BlogDesign
September 18, 2024

Buyers guide: Waterproof Travel Blankets

Ah, the great British outdoors. From the rolling hills of the Lake District to the rugged coastlines of Cornwall, there's so much to explore in…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
August 15, 2024

Summer Survey winners announced

We recently ran a feedback survey for our community of customers, followers and supporters to complete. The response was overwhelming, with hundreds of people answering…
Lee Newby
Our BlogDesign
July 24, 2024

Why buy handmade products?

We are proud to handmake our full range of 'lifetime gear' products right here in our workshop in Bude, Cornwall. It's a core element of…
Lee Newby
Our BlogHistorySurfingTravel
July 23, 2024

A Sit and Yarn With… Andy Fielding

At the start of the month, Lee was exceptionally excited to chat away with the south-west-based surfboard shaper/developer of over 30 years and displacement hull…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
June 25, 2024

Happy Workshop Anniversary to us…we want your ideas!

This month marks the one year anniversary of moving into our workshop and retail space in Belle Vue Lane, Bude. We've had a great 12…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
June 5, 2024

World Ocean Day 2024 – more than just one day

World Ocean Day is Saturday 8 June and is an annual celebration that aims to catalyse collective action for a healthy ocean and a stable…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
May 31, 2024

Father’s Day Gift Guide 2024

Father's Day is fast approaching - this year it's Sunday 16 June. You might be looking to treat your Dad, Step-Dad, Grandad, Father-in-Law or another…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
May 7, 2024

Get outside for National Walking Month

This month is National Walking Month, an annual celebration that encourages people to get out and walk more. Here at Rooted Ocean we love a…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
February 25, 2024

A Sit and Yarn With… Johnny P

A Sit and Yarn with…. Jonny (aka ‘Big Naz’) In this Sit and Yarn, we have an uplifting cuppa and chat with Jonny, a 46-year-old…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
November 27, 2023

A Sit and Yarn With… Nikki Fewings

One extremely blustery, typically Cornish morning this week, we had the privilege of warming up with a cuppa and natter with the lovely Nikki Fewings,…
Lee Newby
RO_xmas_giftguide_strandOur Blog
November 1, 2023

2023 Gift Guide: Planet-friendly gifts

The Rooted Ocean 2023 Christmas Gift Guide! Our gift guide features gifts for those with a smaller budget and those who are looking for something…
Lee Newby
LSHeritage_plum_blackOur Blog
October 26, 2023

Embracing Timeless Style for a Sustainable Wardrobe

In a world where fashion trends come and go with the seasons, we're focused on embracing timeless styled clothing. By not following fleeting fashion trends…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
October 25, 2023

Branded by us : In house design and style

Founded by a team of avid surfers and ocean enthusiasts our focus is on creating high-quality, eco-friendly and branded by us products that reflect our…
Lee Newby
amorfi_threadsOur Blog
October 23, 2023

Mastering Sustainable Style: Ethically Sourced Garments

Why Ethically Sourced Garments are important. It’s on everyone’s radar now and we’re all becoming increasingly conscious of the environmental and ethical implications of each…
Lee Newby
handmade-British-backpackOur Blog
October 18, 2023

Premium Handmade British Backpacks: Crafted in Cornwall

Rooted in the heart of Cornwall, UK, our lifetime gear including our handmade British backpacks focus on quality, durability, and environmental responsibility. What sets us…
Lee Newby
wetsuit-repairsOur Blog
October 16, 2023

Make them last longer: Wetsuit Care and Rooted Ocean Repairs

Wetsuits aren’t cheap, so longevity is key. Make that initial spend last for longer and ensure your wetsuit remains in top condition and serves you…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
October 11, 2023

Rooted Ocean’s Lifetime Repair Guarantee: A Pledge to Sustainability and Quality

Our lifetime range features backpacks, blankets and mats. All of which come with a lifetime repair guarantee. But what does that mean for your purchase…
Lee Newby
Setting-up-Surf-lifesaving-in-Arugam-bayOur Blog
October 9, 2023

A Sit and Yarn With… Tim Tanton

Whilst “Battling Demons but Seeking Angels”, Tim Tanton chats candidly about his recovery from darkness, through recognising that kindness to our planet, to each other…
Lee Newby
RootedOcean_british_madeOur Blog
October 3, 2023

Unveiling the Craftsmanship: Rooted Ocean Lifetime gear, Proudly British Made with British Materials

Outdoor adventure and exploration is what we do and the importance of quality gear cannot be overstated. Whether you're embarking on a backpacking journey through…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
September 7, 2023

A Sit and Yarn With… Sewing Bee Finalist – Tony Rea!

We are back!!  After a little hiatus moving into our new Workshop in Belle Vue Lane, Bude, we are starting to land again after a…
Lee Newby
Nicky_green_2minute_beachclean_profileOur Blog
May 1, 2023

A Sit and Yarn With… Nicky Green – The 2minute foundation

A couple of weeks ago, we had the utter pleasure of catching up for a ‘Sit and Yarn with…’ Nicky Green, CEO of the national…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
February 7, 2023

A Sit and Yarn With… Dean Russell

Welcome to 'A Sit and Yarn with…'; our new monthly Blog Series aiming to bring together a community of likeminded and soulful folk.  This blog…
Lee Newby
Katie Maggs - Tonic of the SeaOur Blog
January 8, 2023

A Sit and Yarn With… Katie Maggs

Welcome to 'A Sit and Yarn with…'; our new monthly Blog Series aiming to bring together a community of likeminded and soulful folk.  This blog…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
June 8, 2022

World Ocean Day 2022

All of you wonderful planet friendly and ocean conscious beasts out there will probably already know that today, 8th June 2022, marks World Ocean Day;…
Lee Newby
Strand Knapsack HandmadeOur Blog
December 7, 2020

November Sessions

To be fair, November, whilst not perfect in every sense, was fairly wave rich.  We we were lucky enough to enjoy some of the delights…
Lee Newby
Lee Rooted Ocean FounderOur Blog
October 17, 2020

Lunch Break Adventures

Taking the time to look around is often overlooked, the small things on the daily commute not seen, and instead, searched for on longer travels. …
Lee Newby
Lee barrel dodging on a HullSurfing
June 16, 2020

Riding Hulls

- I have been down the Hull worm hole for a while now.  I think it was sometime in Late Autumn of 2015 that the…
Lee Newby
Our Blog
April 29, 2020

Confinement and Isolation

As we all sit here and ponder how good life was Pre Covid-19. Our heart goes out to all those affected. Our love for all…
Lee Newby
History
March 22, 2020

The Founder

Founder: Lee Newby Stories from the Hippy Trail. I remember from an early age hearing about various trips through France, Portugal and Morocco. The pretty…
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Surfing
March 22, 2020

Why We Surf

What's the point of....surfing? A friend from the city asked this on a recent trip back. Nestled quietly in the corner of a busy pub,…
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Travel
March 22, 2020

10 Days in Spain

Rooted Ocean x Goodfin Co Road Trip. The Plan was set. A four strong crew, Liam, Brad, Matty and myself, a VW T25 and a…
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