As an avid ocean sport enthusiast, Diane began designing and building beautiful high quality custom canvas boat covers, board bags, duffles, etc. while working as a sail making apprentice in the mid 70's. Her work has always been recognized for being consistently innovative and artfully executed with quality workmanship and the proper implementation of the very finest components. Along with proper fit and a beautifully finished design, this combination guarantees optimum performance proven to withstand time and the elements, the essentials of outdoor use.
Besides prior sailing ventures, Diane spent the 80's sailing multihulls throughout Mexico and Central America, absolutely loving the cruising lifestyle and all that it entailed. Life on the water suits her well and it is where she is most at home. While traveling with sewing machine on board 'Ocean Designs' was born out of necessity and artistic expression.
Since being in the Islands the past months, she has created custom covers for OC-1 and 0C-6 canoes, multihull trampolines, sail covers, awning and sail shades for both marine and home use. The newest product is an easy to slip on Sunbrella 'car top' cover for Stand Up Paddle Boards, for those that like to be ready to go and don't want the hassle of a board bag for UV protection.
The very first 'Osprey hats' were also designed during the cruising years. This rugged packable hat has become a timeless classic, born out of necessity and inspired by the spirit of adventure. It's original design has the Aussie flavor and influence of the first cruisers they were made for. They are the refined result of expertise and experimentation, comfortably contoured with the fit and appeal of custom tailoring. The 'Osprey' has been well tested all over the planet by those serious about travel, expedition and sport, from sea to summit and proven to be exceptionally durable and user friendly in a wide range of circumstances.
Diane's own has served her well for thousands of miles by land and sea since 1983 on sailing, surf and dive trips, paddling, hiking and conservation work, all through Latin America and Asia and is still, soulfully going strong and looking forward to more adventures.
Back home, based in Hawaii again and glad to be back in warm water with great folks, Ocean Designs is here to provide beautiful protection for you and your boats. Feel free to contact Diane. Mahalo!!... "through my travels to different parts of the world, aware of our planets circumstance and because of my love of nature and humanity, I'd like to add a personal note .... Our integrity is reflected in the well-being and health, not only of our amazing natural world, but also in our global awareness to act with compassion for others beyond all borders. After all, we do share this amazing planet and in reality we are one people. As we are inspired and spiritually nourished by the wonder and beauty of nature we also share a responsibility to do what we can to actively protect wild places and wildlife. I encourage and applaud you for being involved. The avian 'Osprey' and all that it's linked to, thrive upon our healthy oceans, lakes and rivers running clean and free. Wild places and the extraordinary life that are a part of these perfectly balanced environments ... in their own right... deserve all of our care and respect by leaving them intact and unharmed in our wake"...
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