Community Corner
WEST MARINE GRAND OPENING WEEKEND & “CRUISING FOR A CAUSE” CHARITY EVENT AT WEST ISLIP, NY FLAGSHIP
Get ready for summer and enjoy
fishing seminars, barbeque demos & fun at the Grand Opening of the new West
Marine West Islip Flagship store, March 20-23. As the retailer’s largest
store in New York State, the new Flagship boasts 24,800 square feet of nautical
necessities and access to experts who can help boaters, anglers and
paddlesports enthusiasts make the most of their time on the water.
Fun starts Thursday, March 20 at
"Cruising with a Cause" with live music, Blue Island Oyster Farm
oyster bar and other local specialties, plus an exclusive auction to raise
funds for local marine-based organizations for only $10. Tickets for
"Cruising for a Cause" available at West Marine West Islip store. Catch
the chance to meet the stars of Discovery Channel’s fan favorite, Deadliest Catch, and National Geographic
Channel’s hit series Wicked Tuna during
West Marine West Islip’s Grand Opening celebration!
Free
fishing seminars by local experts give tips & techniques to make the most
of your time on the water. Partners
include Whitewater
Outfitters (Sat, 10-11 a.m.), Captain of the Shinnecock Star (Sat, 12-1 p.m.),
Capt.Tom Mikoleski of Montauk’s boat "Grand Slam” (Sat, 2-3 p.m.), and Kevin
Falvey, Editor in Chief of Boating Magazine & author of Falvey’s Guide to Fishing Long Island (Sun, 1-2 p.m.). Plus, special deals
on the broadest and best selection of waterlife gear and accessories, giveaways
and more.
Thursday,
March 20-Sunday, March 23
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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 tickets available at store)
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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
