Boston Whaler and Tombolo Unveil Part II of Ongoing Collaboration
This 18-piece capsule collection offers a refreshing and playful twist on styles familiar to the boating community, including fishing shirts, board shorts, UPF 50+ sun shirts, and foul weather gear. In many cases, the garments embrace nostalgic silhouettes and fabrics from the '50s, '60s and '70s when Boston Whaler was rapidly ascending to its now legendary status among boaters worldwide.
'This partnership is deeply personal for me,' said Chris Galasso, co-founder of Tombolo. 'When I was growing up, I learned to love the water from the faded Whaler blue deck of a 1974 Boston Whaler '13. It's a full circle moment to now have a hand in creating a collection that celebrates the joys of the water with the boat brand that started it all for me and so many others.'
Part I of the collaboration featured a Boston Whaler 16' from the 1960s that Tombolo salvaged from a yard on Shelter Island, New York. The boat, named 'Cea Pea,' had seen better days after many years of neglect. Unassuming Cea Pea became the backdrop of the debut collection's photoshoot in all her dilapidated glory.
Now, for Part II, Boston Whaler and Tombolo upped the ante. Alongside 18 new items, and the return of fan favorites from Part I, Cea Pea has been fully restored and reimagined. After a meticulous, loving restoration, the classic vessel has been transformed into a showpiece that bridges past and present.
'We're thrilled to unveil the Part II clothing capsule alongside the restored Cea Pea, looking as buoyant and beautiful as ever at over 50 years old,' said Mike Sard, Co-Founder of Tombolo. 'She steals the show as the centerpiece of this ongoing partnership. We hope Cea Pea's charisma also shows up in the clothes, which aim to bottle her magic.'
The restoration included a much-needed re-powering by Mercury Marine ®, equipping her with a new 75hp Mercury outboard that delivers the boundary-pushing performance for which the 16-foot model remains famous. The restoration process involved an ecosystem of talented New York boatworkers, including Chuck's Fiberglass, Albertson's Marine, and Wm. J. Mills & Co. – America's oldest sailmaker. Wm. J. Mills Co. served as the creative bridge between the apparel collection and the boat itself, crafting Cea Pea's custom-branded bimini top and terry cloth cushions. Their handiwork extends to the collection's tote bags, tying the nautical heritage of the boat to the wearable garments.
'Collaborating with Tombolo has given us a fresh and creative way to celebrate Boston Whaler's storied legacy and boundary-pushing performance,' said Lenn Scholz, Boston Whaler President. 'This collection is more than apparel – it's an invitation to experience the spirit of Whaler in a new medium. We hope it inspires our passionate community of owners and fans, while also welcoming newcomers to the joy, freedom, and rich history that define life on a Whaler.'
The collaboration collection is available on Tombolo's website at www.tombolocompany.com and in its New York City store (208 Mott Street, New York, NY, 10012).
It is also available in Japan exclusively via Journal Standard by Baycrew's at their stores in Tokyo and Osaka listed below:
JOURNAL STANDARD (Omotesando Store)
Address: 1F and 2F BARCA Building, 5-25-4 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 03-6418-7961
JOURNAL STANDARD (Lucua Store)
Address: 3-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Lucua 3F
Phone number: 06-6347-0294
For more information about Boston Whaler and to view its complete lineup of boat models, visit BostonWhaler.com.
About Boston Whaler
For more than 60 years, Boston Whaler has been building superior quality unsinkable runabouts, cruisers, and center console boats. Founded in 1958 and currently headquartered in Edgewater, Fla., the company's unique foam-cored construction process contributes not only unsurpassed flotation, but also superior ride characteristics and durability. The current product line ranges from 13 to 42 feet and is distributed around the world by a network of exceptional dealers. For more information about The Unsinkable Legend™, please visit www.bostonwhaler.com.
About Tombolo, LLC
Tombolo is a New York 'escapewear' brand offering spirited and original apparel that transports customers to a different time, place or state of mind. Its carefree design philosophy is grounded in a serious commitment to top-notch quality, incredible materials, and meaningful causes: 1% of Tombolo's revenue as well as $1 of every Tombolo order supports environmental and humanitarian efforts. Tombolo is best known for its creative reimagining of 'cabana shirts' -- the terry cloth, poolside ensembles that were popular in the 1950s and '60s. Tombolo was founded in 2018 by two best friends since childhood.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Why Drake's Claim That UK Rappers Are Superior Lyricists Should Be Taken With A Grain Of Salt
Drake stirred the transatlantic rap pot with a declaration that's already causing waves this past weekend, as the Canadian claimed that U.K. rappers are the best in the world, including his American rivals. On Saturday night (July 12), during the second night of his headlining performance at the Wireless Festival, the 38-year-old made the bold assertion while bringing out British rap legend Skepta to grace the stage. 'No disrespect to America, but nobody in the world can out‑rap London rappers,' Drake said, eliciting a raucous response from the crowd, as well as chagrin and dismissal from Hip-Hop fans in the U.S. and beyond. This statement, delivered to a roaring U.K. crowd, follows closely on the heels of Skepta's latest single, 'Friendly Fire,' on Friday (July 11), in which the grime legend takes shots at the likes of A$AP Rocky and Joyner Lucas. The record arrived days after Skepta issued a challenge for the top American rappers to go against the best from the U.K. 'I wanna clash an American rapper anyway, finally get this US/UK rap debate sorted,' the rapper said in response to doubts regarding U.K. rappers' lyrical ability in comparison to their stateside counterparts. Drake's public alignment with the U.K. camp, especially after his well-documented tensions with A$AP Rocky — the same rapper Skepta has openly challenged to a battle — seems deliberate. Many fans deemed Drake's take as sour grapes from rivalries with Kendrick Lamar and others. However, the move is further underscored by Drake's ever-strengthening ties to the British rap scene. His Wireless sets included appearances from U.K. heavyweights like Skepta, Dave, and Central Cee, with whom Drake has cultivated a brotherly rapport in recent years. Despite featuring a star-studded international lineup that included Lauryn Hill, Sexyy Red, 21 Savage, Yeat, Latto, Bryson Tiller, Giveon, and even Vanessa Carlton, it was the London energy that Drake seemed most inspired by. His statement wasn't just a casual compliment — it was a direct endorsement of a scene he's openly championed in recent years. Whether a genuine belief or a strategic alliance, Drake's claim places him firmly in the heart of a cultural tug-of-war. And with Skepta ready to settle the score in the booth, the U.S./U.K. rap rivalry might just be heading toward its most lyrical chapter yet. More from Drake And His Fans Have A "F**k Kendrick" Moment At Wireless Festival Rihanna, ASAP Rocky, And Children Attend Her Father's Funeral In Barbados Leon Thomas, BigXThaPlug, Popcaan, And More To Join Drake At 2025 Wireless Festival In London
Refinery29
3 hours ago
- Refinery29
Love Island USA's Amaya and Bryan Represent the Latine Love Story We Kinda Needed
On Sunday, July 13, I perched on the edge of my stool at a Brooklyn bar, facing a huge screen normally reserved for sports. Now, it displayed the neon lights of the Love Island USA villa in Fiji, host Ariana Madix moments away from revealing this year's winning couple. Surrounded by dozens of fellow viewers, a scream rose in my throat as Madix announced the winners of Season 7: Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales, the first Latine couple ever to take home the title. To some, Amaya and Bryan's victory is a simple pop culture newsbite. But to others, it's the healthy Latine representation we desperately need right now. Love Island USA viewers met 25-year-old Amaya in episode 4, when the Dominican-American arrived as a 'bombshell' meant to shake up existing couples. At first, she paired up with Islander Ace, but that connection ended when he complained about Amaya calling him 'babe' (yes, you read that correctly). She then tried her luck with contestants Austin and Zak, neither of whom reciprocated her feelings. Inside the villa, she might have felt helpless, but back home, Amaya captured the hearts of the entire country with her Shakespearean wordplay, her open displays of emotion, and her refusal to change for any man. ' "To some, Amaya and Bryan's victory is a simple pop culture newsbite. But to others, it's the healthy Latine representation we desperately need right now." tess garcia ' Later in the season, Bryan, a 28-year-old of Puerto Rican and Guatemalan descent, flew under the radar when he joined Casa Amor, a getaway spot where female Islanders met new connections. But in episode 26, he flipped the script. As Ace, Austin, and Zak criticized Amaya for being too verbally affectionate, leaving her in tears, Bryan spoke out. 'Coming from a Hispanic household, calling someone 'babe,' 'mi amor,' 'mi vida,' that's just how we talk,' he said. 'You're telling her to meet you halfway? You've got to meet her halfway, too.' The way we move through life is informed by the culture we grew up in. Bryan acknowledged this in front of the other Islanders, and in doing so, he created space for a real connection with Amaya, whose worldview is shaped by similar influences to his own. By the Season 7 finale, Amaya and Bryan were a couple, with plans to test their relationship in the outside world. In the finale's Declarations of Love segment, they stood unapologetically in their admiration for each other, and they did it con sazón — Bryan even referenced a Bad Bunny lyric in his heartfelt speech to Amaya. This season of Love Island USA was plagued by scandals centering Yulissa Escobar and Cierra Ortega, two other Latinas in the cast. Both were rightfully removed from the villa for using racial slurs in previous interviews and social media posts. Their actions are symptomatic of the pervasive racism and ignorance within the Latine diaspora. Yet when juxtaposed with the actions of Amaya and Bryan, who are best known for singing in the mirror and getting freaky in the Hideaway, we're reminded that Latines are not a monolith. As members of this community, it's our job to combat the racism and prejudice within it. In order to do so, we must uplift those whose values we do align with. Amaya and Bryan's win was exactly the ending we needed. ' " As members of this community, it's our job to combat the racism and prejudice within it. In order to do so, we must uplift those whose values we do align with. Amaya and Bryan's win was exactly the ending we needed." tess garcia ' Last summer, Season 6 of Love Island USA pushed the 'spicy Latina' trope with its few Latina contestants, who were portrayed as fiery and hypersexualized by their male counterparts. This year, Amaya and Bryan turned that narrative on its head. When Amaya went from crying over rejections to running around with the 'zoomies,' viewers got to see her as the layered individual she is. When Bryan, unprompted, defended Amaya's self-expression, it became clear that his respect for her ran more than skin deep. Some viewers feel Bryan may have pursued Amaya because he knew she was the fan favorite, but he stood up for her before the cast participated in the now-infamous ranking challenge, which revealed Amaya Papaya's status as America's sweetheart. His actions prior to that challenge set the stage for their budding romance. Bryan also challenged machista stereotypes just by being himself. Machismo discourages Latino men from displaying sensitive emotions, but Bryan's tears flowed freely when he received a surprise video message from his mother. In his first one-on-one chat with Amaya, he spoke about his choice to defend her like it was a no-brainer, even though it meant arguing against three of his friends. 'I don't want anybody to feel alone,' he said. ' "On Love Island USA, Amaya and Bryan forged a bond built on cultural competency and outspokenness, two values that stand in direct opposition to Donald Trump's government-sanctioned ethnic cleansing of the United States." Tess Garcia ' As I write this article, Latines all over the country are being kidnapped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. A new detention center dubbed ' Alligator Alcatraz ' recently opened in South Florida. According to Congressman Maxwell Frost (D-FL), its inmates are being caged in groups of 32 people, with only three toilets per group. A culture of fear now permeates Latine communities nationwide, with many afraid to speak their native language publicly or even leave their homes for fear of being detained, regardless of their immigration status. Meanwhile, two Latine twenty-somethings just shamelessly expressed themselves on summer's hottest TV show, and it won them the grand prize. On Love Island USA, Amaya and Bryan forged a bond built on cultural competency and outspokenness, two values that stand in direct opposition to Donald Trump's government-sanctioned ethnic cleansing of the United States. This season of Love Island USA was stressful to watch. So is the news. So is the current state of the world. Amaya and Bryan's compassion, giggles, and hair-brained schemes gave us a breath of fresh air, if only temporarily. It's no wonder Latine fans are as proud of them as we would be of our own family members. Even if they decide they're better off as friends someday, Brymaya is still a win for Latines. Maybe it's not that deep to you, but to some of us, it is.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Jason Day's Pre-Open Championship Outfit Is Drawing Wild Reactions From Fans
Jason Day's Pre-Open Championship Outfit Is Drawing Wild Reactions From Fans originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Jason Day has always been a step ahead of other golfers in the fashion game—he loves making a statement. For instance, during the U.S. Open, his American‑flag shorts made headlines and got the whole community talking. Well, he has done it again. Advertisement On Tuesday during the practice session of the Open Championship, Day showed up clad head to toe in a coordinated rain‑ready set fashioned from a gray Prince‑of‑Wales plaid fabric. A roomy, high-collared half‑zip jacket with sealed pockets and elastic cuffs, matching dropped‑crotch trousers featuring zip side‑pockets and stretch‑panel ankles and white slip‑on golf shoes. His outfit immediately became the talk of the town. Jason Day can be seen on the 17th hole during the second round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament.© Bill Streicher-Imagn Images "Not gonna lie, This stuff is really growing on me" A fan commented. "If golf was in the winter Olympics" Another joked. "Actually, he unfolds into a tent that can be set up in just 15 minutes." One said, clearly voicing his criticism. Advertisement "Modeled after a bin liner. Malbon needs to be raided by the FBI. Make up some charges..." A fan expressed. "Zip off pants is wild" Another pointed out. "My boy pulled out the snowboarding gear 😎" One worded. Fans stand divided over his outfit choice. Some really love it while others not so much. Day is coming to Portrush after missing the cut in the John Deere Classic. He carded rounds of 74-66 to exit with a final score of 2-under par. Related: News on Grant Horvat and PGA Tour's Disagreement Emerges This Week This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 15, 2025, where it first appeared.
