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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 thrown up by the Atlantic near our workshop. Very much keeping a clear mind. Some of our crew however, took a different route further afield. (Both before Lockdown 2.0 and during.) Here’s a snippet of their story.
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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. The practice of seeing what’s on your doorstep is exactly that, a practice. They need to be built into the daily life.
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Riding Hulls
I have been down the Hull wormhole for a while now. I think it was sometime in Late Autumn of 2015 that the first one of these magical beasts crossed my path...
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Confinement and Isolation
Remember, be kind to others, help where you can and most importantly.Stay Safe.
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10 Days in Spain
We took the winding coast road through the next 100km, a mix of Eucalyptus trees, Turquoise oceans and Brad's Vape, kept the senses alive. We dropped into loads of potentially, on their day, epic spots. Some were affected by the wind, others tucked more out of the way. By Mid-Morning We were paddling out in a little rip bowl, just south of Rodiles. The rivermouth was not quite working, but the beach, however, was fun. Lefts and rights unfolding and running across the sandbar. It was a joy to watch the boys, from the line-up scoring some really nice waves. Personally, the vast amounts of fishing line, both drifting and snagged up on the peak, put a slight uneasy feel into the mix.[/vc_column_text]
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The Founder
Stories from the Hippy Trail. I remember from an early age hearing about various trips through France, Portugal and Morocco. The pretty much daily commute to Croyde, North Devon. Mum had travelled with Jeff Townsley and crew from Circle One, for quite a few years in her early twenties. It was therefore obvious that on that beautiful Easter Friday, at Woolacombe beach, my life was changed forever. ”It’s one hell of a cliché but so true, you never forget your first wave! Lee Newby - Rooted Ocean Founder It’s one hell of a cliché but so true, you never forget your first wave. Mine was on a black boogie board. Soft plastic fins, small wrist leash and splashes of Fluro colour all over the deck. Dad by my side. Pushing me into green waves; they felt massive as I screamed into the beach. Years have passed since that first introduction near my eighth birthday, but every aspect of my life since that day has been built on the foundation of surf and sea. And I am so thankful for it. Decisions on travel, university, family, work, all based on the notion that if the sea can be involved, it’ll be alright! It’s why, back in 2016 (or around that time) I developed Rooted Ocean. With years of sewing and design in other jobs, coupled with some acquired business skills, I set about launching the brand. I wanted to inspire people the way I had been inspired. Wanting to create timeless designs and gear that lasts and is fit for purpose. I wanted to revisit the culture of my youth (one which has sadly, in many ways been forgotten) and display them through useable kit for everyday folk looking to have fun. A few years on, we are still learning, developing and searching. Our workshop up at Efford Farm Business Park in Bude, the home to our creations.
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