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Ocean Minded

LIVE. PROTECT. RESPECT.

About Me

Be Ocean Minded.That simple idea is the foundation of our company. The Ocean Minded brand was established in 1996 by Gary Ward, and was built on the principles of protecting our beaches, respecting the environment, and an overall love for life.We make top quality footwear with unbeatable comfort, while utilizing natural and sustainable materials whenever possible. The Ocean Minded Global Headquarters is located in San Clemente, California, where we put all of our sandals and shoes through intense testing at our local beaches and parks. We invite you to do the same!Our crew lives the Ocean Minded lifestyle by actively leading community beach clean-ups. We encourage you to pick up 10 pieces of trash the next time you head out to your favorite place, whether it’s the beach, lake, or mountains. That place will then be that much nicer for the next person who comes to use it.

My Interests

For International Surfing Day Ocean Minded teamed up with The Ocean Academy Surf School and Casa de Amparo, a shelter to abused, neglected and at-risk children and teens in San Diego County, for a day at the beach complete with surfing lessons and a beach clean up at Tamarack Beach in Carlsbad.

I'd like to meet:


PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO ROCK, AND CARE ABOUT THE OCEANS AND BEACHES!

Music:

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Heroes:

ANYONE WHO CARES ENOUGH ABOUT THE ENVIROMENT TO TAKE ACTION!

My Blog

Ocean Minded Inc. Welcomes Mikey DeTemple, Kai Sallas, & Schuyler McFerran to Team of Athletes

SAN CLEMENTE, CA July 8, 2008  Ocean Minded, Inc. is proud to announce the official launch of its longboard team, with the signing of Schuyler McFerran, Mikey DeTemple, Kai Sallas, and Christian Wat...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 05:03:00 PST

Ocean Minded Clean Up Boulder, CO

What do 50,000 participants, countless spectators, live entertainment and Memorial Day create?  A lot of trash!  This year, Ocean Minded was fortunate enough to be the final participants in ...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Thu, 29 May 2008 04:21:00 PST

Ocean Minded Inc.s Greg Long Earns Double Win at XXL Awards

SAN CLEMENTE, CA April 16, 2008  Ocean Minded" team rider Greg Long, the defending XXL Big Wave Award winner, claimed the $15,000 Monster Paddle Award and the $5000 Surfline Men's Overall Performanc...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:33:00 PST

Ocean Minded, Inc. and Hobie Surf Shop Team Up to Clean Trestles

SAN CLEMENTE, CA April 16, 2008  Ocean Minded, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of high quality environmentally conscious footwear, and Hobie Surf Shop are pleased to announce that they ar...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:43:00 PST

Ocean Minded Inc. Welcomes Anthony Walsh to its Team of Athletes

Ocean Minded" is proud to announce that Anthony Walsh has joined its growing team of athletes. Known for charging waves of consequence, as well as boosting huge airs, Walsh is one of the most versatil...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:05:00 PST

Beach Clean Up in Ocean Beach, CA

Ocean Minded and The Greenroom’s Team up to Clean Ocean Beach, CA  Ocean Minded, a leading producer of environmentally conscious footwear, and The Greenroom are pleased to announce th...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:40:00 PST

Shuan Ward and Jason Miller Finish Strong at Pier Classic

Ocean Minded" team rider Shaun Ward turned in a remarkable performance to win the 3rd Annual Vans Pier Classic in Huntington Beach, on Sunday March 30th.  Right behind him was fellow Ocean Minded...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:33:00 PST

Ocean Minded Welcomes Nico Manos and Raph Bruhwiler!!!

Ocean Minded, Inc. is thrilled to announce that two of Canada’s top standout surfers, Nico Manos and Raph Bruhwiler, have joined its team of athletes. Covering both coasts of Canada, Nico and Ra...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:55:00 PST

Ocean Minded Hosts Beach Clean Up In South Africa

Ocean Minded’s beach clean up efforts went global, Sunday March 2nd when 36 volunteers collected more than 40 bags of trash on Strand Beach, in South Africa. Working together, Ocean Minded and ...
Posted by Ocean Minded on Mon, 17 Mar 2008 03:17:00 PST