West Marine Archives

Retail galaxy for boaters needs rethink

August 19th, 2026

Retail giant West Marine began modestly in 1968, with founder Randy Repass selling nylon rope from a garage in Sunnyvale,

August 13th, 2026

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I insert a thru-hull plug into my Alerion 28 hull when removing the speed/depth

June 11th, 2026

West Marine, the largest marine retailer in the USA, filed for bankruptcy on May 17, 2026. Here are some recent

May 18th, 2026

On May 17, 2026, marine retailer West Marine filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for

November 13th, 2025

West Marine has appointed Paulee Day as the company’s Chief Executive Officer. A lifelong boater, she has served as West

September 18th, 2023

If you’ve noticed barren shelves at your local West Marine (like we have), this report by SGB Media might explain

August 11th, 2021

Marine retailer West Marine released a statement naming Eric Kufel (above) to succeed Ken Seipel as Chief Executive Officer. Kufel

April 14th, 2021

Boating retailer West Marine, which operates 237 stores across 38 states and Puerto Rico along with online shopping, has entered

April 27th, 2020

Two of the dominant companies in boating use their resources to contribute during the COVID-19 pandemic. West Marine is working

July 23rd, 2019

Watsonville, CA (July 23, 2019) – For the fourth year in a row, West Marine has supported nonprofit organizations across