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Grand Opening Weekend of West Marine West Islip - NY's Flagship & Port Supply

Grand Opening Weekend: March 20-23

Newly Expanded Location Delivers 24,800 Sq. Ft. of Electronics, Apparel and Gear, plus Expert Advice and Interactive Learning for Outdoor Enthusiasts who Love Life on the Water

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (March 12, 2014) – West Marine (Nasdaq:WMAR), the largest specialty waterlife outfitter of quality marine grade products, apparel, footwear and accessories, announced today the grand opening of its newly expanded New York flagship store, located in South Bay Commons at 147 W. Sunrise Highway in West Islip, NY.

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 A full weekend of grand opening events will take place March 20-23, 2014, kicking off with the “Cruising for a Cause” charity benefit for local marine-based non-profits on Thursday evening and continuing with special in-store events Friday through Sunday. 

“The expansion is in response to the growing needs of our vibrant community of water lovers,” said General Manager Albert Milam, who has been with West Marine for four years. “We are thrilled to give boating, sailing, fishing and paddlesports enthusiasts even more of the leading products they are looking for, and to have the opportunity to deliver interactive education and new gear with our expanded footprint.”

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The flagship will also be a regional hub for Port Supply, the wholesale business that supports marine businesses and delivers a broad selection of products to keep the industry cruising.  

 Grand Opening store hours Thurs-Sat: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Sunday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.

 “Cruising for a Cause” Thursday, 6 – 9 p.m. ($10 tix avalable at the West Islip Store)

Saturday, March 22, 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Meet Nick Mavar of Deadliest Catch

Sunday, March 23, 11 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: Meet Captain Ralph Wilkins of Wicked Tuna 

West Marine – 147 Sunrise Hwy, West of Robert Moses Causeway in West Islip, NY

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