About Us
The history of Ocean Odyssey and Horizon Charters
A Family Sportfishing Tradition
Founded in 1971 by the husband-and-wife team of Lou and Sandy Grivetto, the company they built has grown far beyond its humble beginnings. Today, the tradition proudly carries on with their daughter Dina and her husband, Captain Rick Scott, out of H&M Landing in San Diego.
From a single 46-foot boat to one of the most spacious sportfishers in the Southern California fleet, here's how the Ocean Odyssey came to be.
From 'Alicia' to Ocean Odyssey
The Beginning — the "Alicia"
Our humble beginning started in 1971 with the 46' fishing vessel 'Alicia'. Working together onboard — Lou at the helm and Sandy serving fine food to hungry fishermen — 'Alicia' was primarily used for overnight sportfishing excursions to the fish-rich grounds off Southern California and Northern Baja, Mexico. Amazingly, 'Alicia' is still in service today for a different San Diego sportfishing company, tied up directly next to the 'Ocean Odyssey'.
Horizon Charters Takes Shape
The winds of change were in the air. We purchased the 65' fishing vessel 'Horizon', and Horizon Charters began to take shape. Along with fishing, SCUBA diving and Marine Science Education were added to our repertoire. 'Horizon' afforded more comfort and range than 'Alicia', and business grew as our seasonal venture moved more year-round.
Expansion & Exploration
After eight successful years aboard the 65-foot 'Horizon', it was time to expand. A beautiful 80-foot vessel joined the fleet, and our first exploratory trips to Islas San Benito revealed a pristine marine environment. Within two years we were offering live-aboard adventures to Isla San Benito, Isla Guadalupe and points south. In February 1995 we brought a second vessel into the fleet — the 85-foot 'Ocean Odyssey' — to take sportfishermen to the fantastic Southern California tuna fishing.
Ocean Odyssey Comes Into Her Own
The 'Ocean Odyssey' was put into service as a full-time fishing vessel, rounding out the off-season with Marine Science Education field trips. During the summer of 2000 she was re-powered with more environmentally friendly engines — cutting fuel consumption by 15% and emissions by over 60%. In fall 2003 she took her maiden voyage to Guadalupe Island with 16 adventure seekers, coming face to face with the great white shark.
Captain Rick Scott
In 2006 the 'Ocean Odyssey' gained a valuable asset when Captain Rick Scott joined the crew. Rick's love for the ocean and fishing makes the 'Ocean Odyssey' a constant contender against the competition. In 2008 he ran her first kayak-mothership trip, and being diverse and open-minded is what has made the 'Ocean Odyssey' what she is today. Stay tuned — there's always something new and exciting going on.
Come Fish With a San Diego Original
Join Captain Rick Scott and crew aboard the Ocean Odyssey.
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