West Marine Seeks Marine-Based Charities as Beneficiaries

Posted: February 6, 2013  |  By: West Marine

WATSONVILLE, Calif. (February 4, 2013) — West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, today announces their search for Southern California marine-based nonprofits to be the beneficiaries of the “Cruising for a Cause” charity celebration set for Friday, March 15, 2013, from 6-9 p.m. The festivities will take place during West Marine’s Grand Re-Opening of its newly expanded store at 251 North Marina Drive in Long Beach. In keeping with the company’s mission of conserving marine habitats and supporting local boating non-profits across the country, West Marine is eager to work with Long Beach-area charities that serve the local boating, fishing, sailing and marine environmental community.

One hundred percent of the proceeds from ticket sales to the “Cruising for a Cause” event go to the local charities. West Marine holds similar events around the country that help charities as varied as local youth boating programs, beach clean-ups, and organizations that preserve local marine life among others.

For the $10 ticket, “Cruising for a Cause” attendees will receive food, beverages and entertainment provided by West Marine. For full details on how to apply to participate in “Cruising for a Cause,” send an inquiry to grantsandsponsorships@westmarine.com.