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New chapter for Rooted Ocean - Lee's Legacy
A tribute to founder Lee Newby, who has stepped away from the business and handed full control to Matt Stephenson.
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Welcome to our new website
We are excited to announce the launch of our new website! Learn about the new features we have added to give you an even better experience.
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2025 – All sewn up
As this year draws to a close, it’s given us the chance to look back and reflect on a busy one here in the workshop for us, but for also YOU…all of our crew who have been out and about using our gear or partnering with us. Here’s just a few highlights to look back on…
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Workshop making: a custom apron lesson
Back in the summer our marketing mate, David Somerville, mentioned about wanting to have a new apron he could use at home, so we arranged a time and helped him bring this to life.
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Celebrating Sewing Machine Day 2025: The Heartbeat of Our Bude Workshop
As we prepare for Friday, June 13th, 2025, we’re excited to celebrate National Sewing Machine Day – a day that holds special significance here at Rooted Ocean.
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Perfect Portugal: 11 years of adventures
Portugal has always been a firm favourite with the Rooted Ocean crew, with many of you having been there for either a surf trip, driving through from Spain or just for some quality holiday time.
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New and improved Traveller range launches
We are excited to today announce the launch of our new and improved range of Traveller waterproof blankets. And we’re also offering you the chance to save, when you purchase two or even three different Travellers together.
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Introducing the Journey Collection
After designing and prototype testing over the Winter months, we are proud to launch our new Journey Collection – a set of three backpacks and bags built for all of your journeys.
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Leave a review for your chance to win
As a small, independently owned business – especially one that handmakes all of its gear products – customer feedback is vital to us.
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