15 Fathoms

06/18/2026

06/17/2026

06/13/2026

Seven years ago, I raced Shark Fest and finished 3rd in my age group.

I haven’t been back since.

Life has a way of changing your priorities, and for a long time, I just wasn’t personally ready to take on something like this again.

A few weeks ago, I made a decision to get back in the pool.

I’m nowhere near where I want to be, but that’s the point. Every workout is another step toward becoming the person I know I can be. Every morning I choose to train instead of taking the easy way home, I’m casting a vote for the person I want to become.

Shark Fest is special to me because it’s held in the same bay where I spent years as a Navy Diver. Those waters have been part of my life for a long time, but this time I’ll be entering them for a very different reason.

I want my daughters to see something that no speech can teach.

That it’s okay to start over.

That it’s okay to be out of shape before you get in shape.

That big goals are earned one ordinary day at a time.

That courage isn’t always found in dramatic moments—sometimes it’s simply turning left toward the pool when it would be easier to turn right and go home.

I’d love to win my age group. That’s absolutely the goal.

But if my girls grow up believing they’re capable of reinventing themselves at any point in life because they watched their dad do it at 43…I’ll have already won.

See you in the bay.

06/06/2026

Patch bins are overflowing.

We’ve got a surplus of some awesome patches and we’re making room for all the new gear on the way.

That means every order gets a free patch until we run out.

We’re throwing in a mix of:
⚓ Mark V patches
⚓ Mark V Bangor Dive Locker 2” circular patches
⚓ 3” x 6” coyote tan patches
⚓ 3” x 6” olive drab patches

No code. No catch. Just a little extra thank you for supporting what we’re building.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone.

15 Fathoms — For the Bold.

06/06/2026

The 2026 Summer Collection is live.

New shirts. New hats. New stickers. New patches. New UV gear. A few old favorites are back too.

Built for divers, sailors, surfers, salvors, and anyone who feels more at home around saltwater than pavement.

Thank you for helping us grow from an idea into a community.

⚓️ Veteran Owned
⚓️ Built for the Deep
⚓️ For the Bold

Shop now at 15fathoms.com

06/02/2026

We’re hustling tonight.

Honestly, I’m working hard just to keep up with you guys.

We just got a fresh haul of patches in, UV shirts are on the way, and we’re slowly bringing more of the collection back online.

Every order, comment, share, and tag helps keep this thing moving forward. What started as a small idea has grown into something much bigger because of this community.

I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for the support.

We’re packing orders, printing labels, answering messages, and building 15 Fathoms one shipment at a time.

More gear is coming.

For the Bold. ⚓️

06/02/2026

🇺🇸 THE PATCHES ARE BACK 🇺🇸

The wait is over.

Our American Flag Faceplate Patch, Classic Faceplate Patch, and MK-5 Patch are back in stock and ready to deploy.

Built from durable PVC and inspired by the gear, heritage, and culture of the diving community, these patches are perfect for dive bags, headliners, packs, plate carriers, tool boxes, and anywhere else you want to show your connection to the deep.

To make things easy, we’ve bundled all three together so you can grab the complete set in one shot.

⚓ American Flag Faceplate Patch
⚓ Classic Faceplate Patch
⚓ MK-5 Patch

Available now as an individual patch or in the complete 3-patch bundle.
Tap in!

05/30/2026

For science. For fun. For the advancement of human discovery.

Never turn down a dive or an opportunity to explore.

Whether it’s a shipwreck, a reef, a scientific survey, or simply seeing what’s beyond the next horizon, the spirit remains the same: curiosity drives us forward.

Get out there. Learn something. See something new.

Have a great weekend, y’all.

Check out our Faceplate patches and wear a little piece of that explorer mindset wherever you go.

15 Fathoms — For the Bold.

05/30/2026

What Is a Salvor?

Most people hear the word salvage and think of treasure hunters.

Professional salvage is something different.

When a ship floods, runs aground, catches fire, loses power, or settles on the bottom, a salvor is called to assess the casualty and determine a path forward. The work is rarely glamorous. It takes place in uncertainty—often with limited visibility, incomplete information, and conditions that can change by the hour.

One of the first lessons in salvage is that recovery doesn’t begin with lifting.

It begins with assessment.

Before a casualty can be recovered, it must be understood.

What’s damaged?

What’s still intact?

What’s causing the situation to deteriorate?

What can still be saved?

Only then can the casualty be stabilized and a recovery plan put into motion.

For centuries, salvors have recovered ships, aircraft, cargo, and critical infrastructure from some of the harshest environments on earth. Every casualty is different. Every recovery demands patience, ingenuity, teamwork, and a refusal to quit when conditions are less than ideal.

The objective isn’t simply to recover what was lost.

The objective is to preserve what remains and return it to service whenever possible.

Maybe that’s why the profession has always resonated with me.

A good salvor doesn’t focus on what sank.

A good salvor focuses on what can still be brought back to the surface.

That’s also why we created our Salvor Hat. Not as a fashion statement, but as a nod to a profession built on resilience, problem-solving, and the belief that things worth saving are worth fighting for.

If you’re curious about the history and heritage behind the name, check it out. Every piece we make has a story behind it.

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05/30/2026

To be a salvor of the sea is to learn how to salvage one’s self.

You have to square yourself away and leave bottom. In darkness and uncertainty, you need to remember the void that would be created if you’re gone—the people around you, the ones you serve, the ones you provide safety for.

There are a million avenues and tools to help dig yourself out of a hole. If it’s quitting a vice, do that. If it’s breathwork, swimming, surfing, do that. If it’s traditional therapy, support groups, or religion, lean into those.

Above all, text that person you remember being genuinely good to work with. Reach out to an old friend. Reconnect with someone who made your world a little better.

The people you surround yourself with can help lift you up, but you have to engage. You have to make the decision to pull yourself up first.

Reach out to someone if you’re struggling.

No matter how deep the water, there’s always a reason to leave bottom.