The mission of the Sea Otter Classic is to make people's lives better through participation in sport and recreation and through celebration of an active outdoor lifestyle. We will accomplish this mission without compromising the ability of future generations to enjoy the benefits of a sustainable environment. 

After two decades of commitment to sustainable development, we are renewing our commitment with a promise to find yet more effective ways to sustain both the environment and economic growth. We are committed to fostering ideas, aspirations, values, and actions that can inspire and support all of us in becoming better stewards of the environment as we promote positive economic growth. 

We understand that environmental protection does not preclude economic development and that economic development must be ecologically viable now and in the long run.