WATSONVILLE, Calif. (August 14, 2007) – West Marine, the country’s favorite retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has a great selection of unique gifts for boaters, anglers, watersports enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. West Marine makes holiday shopping simple for its customers by featuring four ways to purchase great gifts–at any one of 380 store locations throughout the U.S. and Canada, online at westmarine.com, via the Holiday Catalog or by calling 1-800-BOATING. Products can be sent to you or your loved ones, using expedited shipping and even next day express service, to your door or dock.
Additionally, from October 15 – December 15, West Marine will give away one free Humminbird PirahnaMAX 215 fish finder (valued at $89.99) per day. Customers can register online at westmarine.com to win, no purchase necessary. The convenient one-touch control of this product gives customers fast access to all of the 215's features including: dual frequency 20° and 60° transducer, FishID+, zoom, depth and fish alarms and water temperature.
“We’re excited to offer our customers a fantastic selection of unique gifts, sure to delight the cruiser, sailor, outdoor adventurer or water enthusiast on your shopping list,” said Peter Harris, chief executive officer, West Marine.
Green Gifts
Give a gift this holiday season that is eco-friendly. The Dynamo Crank-a-Light is reliable and fun to operate. It requires minimal cranking for hours of bright LED light. Stormtracker Weather Alert/Flashlight is an AM/FM weather alert radio, ideal for road trips, boating, camping and home emergency kits. Featuring a cell phone charger port with universal adapter set, AM/FM radio tuner and LED flashlight, the Stormtracker powers up using three AAA dry-cell batteries or the built-in rechargeable NiMH battery. Hand crank recharges internal batteries to provide 15 minutes of running time for radio, flashlight and cell phone charging.
Great Gifts for Anglers
Miniature Fighting Chairs and rod racks hold Micro Rods and Reels that are exact working replicas of their full sized counter parts, but are only 12 inches long. The assortment includes a miniature Penn 50V, the Fin-Nor 130 Tycoon, Van Stall VS200S, Mitchell 300X Gold, the Martin Fly Rod and more. These great conversation pieces double as business card holders and are sure to delight. For the angler on the go the Calcutta’s Tackle & Computer Backpack carries your laptop and your lures. Plot the ultimate fishing trip with the touch of a screen, Garmin's GPSMAP 5000 Series "Touchscreen" Network Chartplotters are visually stunning, and provide a 3-D detailed view of the ocean above and below.
Gifts for the Traveler
Kick back on vacation with waterproof books, aquatic-themed short story collections – perfect for the beach, boat or even in the tub. The VideoRay Scout Robot Cameras, allow adventure seekers to observe marine and lake creatures in their natural habitat, and explore reefs, wrecks and caves.
To help plot the ultimate road trip, the Garmin nüvi 200 can help navigate without breaking the budget. This affordable entry-level personal travel assistant comes with preloaded maps for the continental U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico and is ready to launch, right out of the box.
Nautical Goodies
The Lighthouse Cookie Jar is a gift the entire crew will enjoy. The Nantucket ceramic Chip 'n Dip Boat is great for entertaining. The Wooden Lighthouse Advent Calendar is perfectly crafted, with shutters, doors, and windows that open to reveal miniature gifts.
Stocking Stuffers
From "boating vocabulary" to "points of sail" to "rules of the road", Nautical Flash Cards provide hours of entertainment for the Captain and Crew. The 2008 Tide Chart Calendars are ideal for fishermen, sailors, surfers and beachcombers. Deck the halls with photos of your favorite captain or little skipper with hand crafted nautical ornaments that double as picture frames.
Shopping Made Easy with West Advisor
All these great gift ideas are available at West Marine stores, through the company catalog by calling 1-800-BOATING or online at westmarine.com. Should a customer require guidance in picking the perfect gift, visit westmarine.com and click on “West Advisor” for expert advice and product information on electronics and supplies to make shopping a cinch.
About West Marine
West Marine, the country's favorite retailer of boating supplies and accessories, has 380 West Marine stores in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. The Company’s catalog and Internet channels offer customers approximately 50,000 products-far more than any competitor-and the convenience of exchanging catalog and Internet purchases at its retail stores. The Company's Port Supply division is one of the country’s largest wholesale distributors of marine equipment serving boat manufacturers, marine services, commercial vessel operators and government agencies. For more information on West Marine's products and store locations, or to start shopping, visit westmarine.com or call 1-800-BOATING (1-800-262-8464).
