For Josh Shankle and Rachel Moore, life is measured in tides, swells, and the ever-changing rhythm of the ocean. As Costa Pros, their world has been shaped by chasing adventures on the water—from diving with sharks and swimming with whales to crossing oceans and uncovering marine environments.
Charting thousands of nautical miles through the Pacific, Moore and Shankle have fully immersed themselves in life on the water. Living full-time on a sailboat since 2016, they’ve seen firsthand the impact of humanity on the oceans they love—inspiring a deep commitment to protecting these waters for future generations.
Now, their experiences inspire the next evolution of hybrid eyewear: Rincon II and Panga II from Costa Sunglasses. Costa’s development team worked hand-in-hand with Shankle and Moore to create these hybrid designs, which upgrade popular lifestyle staples Rincon and Panga with performance features. Updates include new micro shields and hooding, vented nose pads, and double-injected frames, providing elevated coverage, improved ventilation, and greater durability. Their insights shaped every part of the process–from first sketch to rigorous environment testing–resulting in frames that elevate their predecessors with versatility, bridging life on and off the water.
Josh Shankle is an avid surfer, sailor, freediver, and scuba diver who sees the ocean as both his workplace and playground. His journeys demand gear that performs under pressure, and Rincon II delivers—handling offshore expeditions while looking sharp back on the dock.
“After more than a decade out at sea, I’ve learned just how relentless the sun can be and how essential it is to see clearly,” says Josh Shankle. “It has been an honor to work with Costa to upgrade my go-to frames–making them even better for long days on the water and taking in even more of what’s out there.”
For Rachel Moore—free diver, photographer, sailor, and traveler—hybrid eyewear is more than just an accessory; it’s a tool. Born and raised by the sea, Moore knew she wanted to be a diver at just 7 years old. Over the past 15 years, she has built her life around exploring and protecting the world’s oceans. Through her breathtaking underwater photography, she captures the magnificence of marine life, celebrating the ocean while educating audiences on the urgent need to protect it. Her deep love for the ocean and insights from daily living on the water come to life in Panga II.
“The ocean was my first true love—it’s where I feel most alive and at peace. Every time I slip beneath the surface, it surprises me, humbles me, and teaches me something new,” says Rachel Moore. “As a Costa Pro, I want to inspire others to connect with the ocean the way I do, to appreciate its beauty, and to feel the responsibility to protect and preserve it.”
This aligns with Costa’s ongoing mission of protecting the waters its designs are born from. Making another step forward in its sustainability journey, Costa’s 580P (polycarbonate) lenses are now comprised of a Bio-Polycarbonate lens material. Starting with new styles for 2025, including Rincon II and Panga II, this change supports Costa’s ongoing commitment to protect the natural world while maintaining high performance. Lightweight and impact resistant, the new 580P Bio-Polycarbonate lenses are built with Costa’s 100% polarized, color-enhancing and glare-reducing 580® lens technology, allowing you to see what’s out there.
Rincon II and Panga II are available now at costadelmar.com and select retailers nationwide.
About Costa Sunglasses
As the first manufacturer of color-enhancing all-polarized glass sunglass lenses, Costa combines superior lens technology with unparalleled fit and durability. Costa has made the highest quality, best-performing sunglasses and prescription sunglasses (Rx) for outdoor enthusiasts since 1983, and now its product portfolio includes optical frames. Costa’s growing cult-brand status ties directly to its purpose to provide high-quality products with a focus on sustainability and conservation as the company works hard to protect the waters it calls home. From the use of sustainable and water-friendly materials to its Kick Plastic® initiative, #OneCoast efforts and meaningful partnerships with mission-aligned organizations, Costa encourages people to help protect the Earth’s natural resources in any way they can. Find out more on Costa’s website and join the conversation on Facebook or Instagram at @CostaSunglasses.
