About

How it started

I’m Maggie — founder, designer, and the creative mind behind Buoy 71.

This brand started as something small: shirts I designed for my own family before a beach day, a trip to the aquarium, or a new place we were lucky enough to explore together. They were keepsakes — worn long after the trip, reminders of moments that mattered.

Over time, I realized I wasn’t just designing shirts. I was helping people hold onto the stories that make life feel full.

What began as a personal passion for design and storytelling has grown into a brand rooted in memory, meaning, and the magic of everyday adventures.

Why Buoy 71?

71% of Earth is covered by water — and we believe some of life’s best stories are written under the sun, beside the shore, or out on the open water.

At Buoy 71, we bring those stories to life through:

Custom boat illustrations
Personalized adventure shirts

• Artwork that helps you celebrate the journey

We're committed to partnering with education and conservation programs that teach kids (and adults) why our coastlines, reefs, and marine life are worth protecting.

Made for the stories you'll tell

Every piece we create is designed to carry your story — from personalized boat illustrations to family adventure gear and everything in between.

Adventure Responsibly

Reef-Friendly by Design

Our performance shirts are designed to reduce the need for reef-damaging sunscreen — protecting your skin and the ocean at the same time.

With UPF50+ sun protection built in, you get reliable coverage without the chemicals that wash off and harm coral reefs. Select styles are crafted from ocean-bound plastic, giving waste a second life as high-performance, eco-conscious gear.

Every piece is made for comfort, built for adventure, and designed to protect what you love — without sacrificing style.

We believe protecting the ocean should feel good — and look even better.