OTIS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS

Big gatherings seem to happen less and less these days. Everyone’s busy. Time moves fast. But when you hit a quarter-century in business, you hit pause and make the time.

 

 

On November 15th, we took over Eagle Bay Brewing Co to celebrate 25 trips around the sun. It was a chance to bring the industry/our community together, share a few cold ones, and surround ourselves with the culture that built this brand.

To spread the love, we invited two other local brands that we've worked with a lot over the years - Moonshine Surfboards and Bennetts Custom Co. Both brands are local to the South West Region, are long time friends of OTIS and share our obsession with getting creative, with timeless style and with hands-on quality.

 

 

The team from Moonshine Surfboards were on deck, showcasing a lineup of their hand-shaped boards: beautiful examples of traditional craft reimagined for the modern rider. Parked up alongside them were the boys from Bennetts Customs Co, bringing the grit with their signature custom builds. 

Beyond the gear, the night really was all about people.

We had original members of the Creatures of Leisure and OTIS crew who have been with us for the full 25-year ride, mixing it up with the new generation driving the brand forward.

There were raffles, plenty of laughs, and a lot of memories shared. A highlight of the night was seeing OTIS founder John Malloy cut the anniversary cake alongside our current Brand Manager, Sally Kerr. The moment that perfectly captured the journey from our roots in 2000 to where we are today.

 

 

As the speeches wrapped up and the dancing started, it was a reminder of why we do this. It’s not just about making sunglasses; it’s about the culture, the connection, and the friends you make along the way.

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to celebrate, and to Eagle Bay for hosting us. Here’s to the next chapter.