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February 10, 2012 10:00:00 AM EST

In 1963, the US Postal Service developed a numbering system to help with the increased volume of mail that was being distributed. Zip codes starting with the number "0" indicated areas in the northeast, while zip codes starting with the number "9" indicated areas in the northwest.

Along came the drama series 90210 in the fall of 1990, and we could all identify with our zip code. The show was based on a family that relocates to Beverly Hills from the midwest. The show made zip codes chic. We think people identify with zip codes & it is proven by the number of requests we get to add them to a custom designed bag. Below are examples. We can add zip codes in a number of ways, in a number of colors & on diffent sizes of our tote bags.

Lobster claw tote zip code large tote Small Zip Code Bag

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Numbers Make Us Unique

November 5, 2010 4:13:46 PM EDT

number 3

Looking through our retail shop or online, a variety of numbers adorn our Sea Bags totes; we are often asked, why a 5 or why a 3?


According to the US Sailing website, offshore racing yachts are required to carry US Sailing numbers on mainsails, spinnakers and each overlapping headsail. These numbers are assigned based geographic area. Each number assigned is unique to the racing vessel, which is why our bags are so special. No two sails are going to be the same. The numbers assigned to the Northeast are in the range of 3000-3499 and some from 3500 to 3999. That’s why 3’s are going to be more popular with sails coming from the Northeast. As we branch out and collect more sails from around the world, we’ll see more numbers and of course, more designs.


So, what makes the #3 so special, other than being assigned to the Northeast? There are three (3) more days to bid in our new auction. Our first bag is from an Aqua Cat 12.5 Catamaran. Visit our auction and while you are there check out our new website.

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