Our Story

 

It’s All About Balance®—At Sea, Work, Play, and in Life.

With a degree in Recreation Administration and a passion for wellness, I’ve always been drawn to the pursuit of balance. Plimsoll Gear® allows me to express this journey—creating a brand that speaks to the spirit in us all.

The story began simply enough. One day, I came across one of my husband’s business cards in our home office. A retired merchant mariner and now a marine cargo surveyor, Charles finds his balance tending to ships—whether at home in Morehead City or ports around the world. But what caught my eye was a hieroglyphic-like symbol on his card. It was the Plimsoll Mark—a ship’s load line, ensuring vessels are properly balanced before setting sail.

This symbol immediately resonated with me. Beyond its function in the maritime industry, the Plimsoll Mark mirrors the balance we all seek in everyday life—at work, at home, on the soccer field, the yoga mat, a bicycle, a surfboard, in relationships, and with our environment. Like ships heading out to sea, we, too, must find our even load.

Named after its founder, Samuel Plimsoll, this mark has guided the shipping industry since the mid-1800s. Today, through Plimsoll Gear®, it serves as a daily reminder to navigate life with balance.

By blending balance at sea with balance in life, Plimsoll Gear® brings designs and colors that reflect this philosophy. Our apparel isn’t just about what you wear—it’s about what it represents. A reminder. A mindset. A lifestyle.

Because no matter who we are or where our journey takes us, balance is the thread that connects us all.

 

We all have a Plimsoll Line a point where, for the sake of health, happiness and plain common sense, we should not attempt to shoulder more responsibility, however important, than we can intelligently handle.

Its All About Balance®  Balance will find those of us in search of it.