WATSONVILLE, Calif., April 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West Marine, Inc. (Nasdaq:WMAR) will report its first quarter 2014 financial results before market open on Thursday, April 24, 2014, 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 29663875. An audio replay of the call will be available April 24, 2014 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time through May 1, 2014 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. The replay number is (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and Canada and (404) 537-3406 for international callers. The access code is 29663875.

ABOUT WEST MARINE

Founded in 1968 by a sailor, West Marine, Inc. has grown to become the largest omni-channel specialty retailer exclusively offering gear, apparel and footwear and other waterlife-related products to anyone who enjoys recreational time on or around the water. With 284 stores located in 38 states, Puerto Rico and Canada and an eCommerce website reaching domestic and international customers, West Marine is recognized as the dominant waterlife outfitter for cruisers, sailors, anglers and paddle sports enthusiasts. West Marine has everything you need for your life on the water. 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.

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