About
Established in 2015
Our founder’s passion for the ocean began simply as a child playing at the Orange County CA shoreline in the mid-70s. As he grew older, curiosity and inquisitive nature led to a deeper love and respect for the sea. Deep love for the ocean grew rapidly, and soon found inspirations exploring waves, surf, and in a rapidly developing new and now modern surfing culture. In 1980, a basic open water SCUBA dive certification opened up a whole new world.
The journey continued with a tour of duty in the US Navy 1984, where he continued to gain advanced dive certifications, up to Dive-Master in the Pacific’s Mariana’s region. Receiving professional training in photography, led to photographic editorial work for Gannette news.
Passion for diving led to Dive Charters in the Mariana’s Pacific in the mid-80’s, lending to exploration opportunities of hundreds of wreck dive adventures.
Interactions abroad with traveling sailors opened the door to various sailing adventures, and the sail hook was set, leading to sailing various islands in the Pacific island region, which transformed to the birth of a small Charter operation. Along the way racing, owning, and working with and sailing many various sized and styled sailboats and vessels.
Upon return to the US mainland, photography took the lead role in establishing a successful Photographic company in 1992. Our passion and yearning for sailing led to blending talents and aspirations with the love for traditional sailing vessels, and other aspects of life at sea.
The “Oceanquest” concept was born, though one can see it was in the works for throughout the years.
We have been providing unique and outstanding Sailing Adventures, Photography, Dive-master, and related services ever since. Our passion, intense dedication, steadfast work ethic, conscientious customer care, unique casual friendly style & service, and knowledge of the ocean are highly valued by our regular customers. Our specialty is in creating your ocean vision quest.
Vessel currently located in San Diego County CA, but aimed at providing services in Hawaiian waters soon!
We look forward to providing your OCEANQUEST vision.
OCEANQUEST SAILING ADVENTURES
Mission
We are collective of aquatic experts with diverse experience bringing our passion to work every day to service our customers and community. We provide convenient, omni-channel access with a broad array of relevant services to exceed the needs of anyone that wants to enjoy the relaxation while under sail, or learn sailing techniques.
Vision
OCEANQUEST aspires to be the premier provider of high-quality sailboat experiences, educators, and liaisons for sailing enthusiasts of all abilities while anticipating and exceeding their needs through unparalleled and personalized customer service.
Values
- “Quality: What We Do, We Do Well”
- “Delivering WOW Through Service”
- “Creating a Culture of Warmth”