West Marine Announces Webcast and Conference Call

WATSONVILLE, Calif., July 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Marine, Inc. (Nasdaq: WMAR ) will report its second quarter 2013 financial results before market open on Thursday, July 25, 2013, and will host a conference call later that same day at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The conference call will be simultaneously webcast live over the Internet at www.westmarine.com on the "Investor Relations" page. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet broadcast.

The call is available by dialing (888) 756-1546 in the U.S. and Canada and (706) 634-1041 for international callers. Please be prepared to give the conference ID number 16686186. An audio replay of the call will be available July 25, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time through August 1, 2013. The replay number is (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and Canada and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The access code is 16686186.

ABOUT WEST MARINE

West Marine, Inc. is the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, with 295 company-operated stores located in 38 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and five franchised stores located in Turkey. Founded in 1968 by a sailor, West Marine has grown to become a leading omni-channel retailer for boats and boaters – from power cruisers and sailors to anglers and paddle sports enthusiasts. West Marine also offers gear, apparel and footwear for anyone who enjoys recreational time on or around the water. The company's Port Supply division is one of the largest wholesale distributors of marine equipment serving boat manufacturers, marine services, commercial vessel operators and government agencies. For more information on West Marine, Inc. its products and store locations, visit westmarine.com or call 1-800-BOATING (1-800-262-8464). West Marine's stock is traded on NASDAQ under the symbol WMAR.

West Marine, Inc. Tom Moran, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Phone: (831) 761-4229