The founder, Clementina, set out on a mission in 2022 to produce eye-catching, fun to use, top-quality dry bags and, with her background in pattern design and textiles (and love for the sea) she has achieved just that. Clementina and her family use these dry bags for any and all marine activities – they’re tried and tested, made with a full understanding of the needs of sailors, paddle boarders, swimmers (and more), and inspired by the ocean.
The bag I tested had a capacity of 15 litres, affording me the luxury of taking everything I could possibly need on my salty, and often soaking, adventures. Shore2Sea’s range includes 5L, 15L and 20L dry bags, made from strong and durable PVC, and are available now for £22-£38. They also offer a 28L eco tow float with double chambers, which also comes as a rucksack. Happily, these are made from recycled plastic bottles.
I’ve been using dry bags for years, but when I first came across Shore2Sea dry bag, at the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show back in February, I was immediately drawn in by the beautifully bright designs and sturdy material. Their unique range of lobsters, wellies, puffins, and other seaside inspired patterns made it a difficult choice… thankfully the Shore2Sea founder, Clementina, was there to help. I headed home with a yellow lobster bag, making plans to get out on the water as soon as possible.
Not only could I now take whatever I wanted with me on my marine adventures, the design of the Shore2Sea dry bag, while being cheerful and sweet, was perfect for keeping safe out on the water. The yellow lobster design in particular, is recognisable and eye grabbing for when visibility is low, making it a kind of safety beacon, and unmissable if it ends up in the water, with or without you. Not to mention, it’s likely holding your water, snacks, keys, warm layers, and phone, safe and dry in case you get into trouble… or want to take a photo of a friendly seal.
I have been testing the 15L dry bag by Shore2Sea for the last 5 months, during which time it’s come with me dinghy sailing, out on the paddle board, and on many occasions walking down to the beach, on both sunny and (typically British) rainy days. It’s sat in the sun, fallen in the water (with me), and has been tethered to the mast of a Laser on particularly windy and capsizing days.
After 5 months of various seaside and boaty activities, the material feels waxy-new, and the adjustable straps remain reassuringly comfortable. With these roll-top dry bags the seal at the top always seems the first to show signs of wear and tear, but my Shore2Sea bag still rolls and seals perfectly, with no suggestion of wearing in the creases of the roll. I’m impressed.
Shore2Sea have just released a new batch of designs… and you can now also grab a pair of padded rucksack straps (£6) for your longer adventures. For more info and to view their dry bag range visit the Shore2Sea website.
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