Founded in 1968, West Marine has grown from a small rope business in California into the nation’s leading retailer of core marine parts and accessories for boating, fishing, and sailing enthusiasts and marine industry service professionals. With approximately 100 brick and mortar stores and a strong online presence at westmarine.com, West Marine serves everyone from first-time boaters to seasoned mariners and marine professionals. West Marine offers an extensive selection of products, including marine electronics, safety gear, maintenance supplies, and more – everything needed for life on the water. More than just a retailer, West Marine is deeply invested in the boating community, championing education, environmental stewardship, and strategic partnerships that encourage safe, responsible, and enjoyable boating for all.
West Marine also supports marine professionals through West Marine Pro, offering competitive pricing, dedicated account support, convenient fulfillment options and access to the products they need to keep their businesses moving. Download the West Marine Pro app or visit pro.westmarine.com to learn more.
Our Crew shares a passion for life on the water and helping others enjoy it. Whether in our stores, behind the scenes or out in our communities, we work together to serve boaters and the marine industry every day.
Helly Hansen is a leader in technical sailing and performance ski apparel, as well as premium workwear.
Founded in Norway in 1877, Helly Hansen strives to develop professional grade gear that helps people stay and feel alive. Trusted by over 60,000 professionals worldwide, the company has developed a long list of first-to-market innovations, including the first supple waterproof fabrics over 140 years ago. Other breakthroughs include the first fleece fabrics, the first technical base layers made with Lifa® Technology, and the award-winning and patented H2Flow™ temperature regulating system and Lifaloft™ insulation by Primaloft®.
Trusted to Protect Lives. We are pioneers of Survival Technology. Our wearable survival equipment, fire solutions and survival craft technology keep people safe when their life depends on it. We have 3,000 people that work with our partners in 96 countries to provide trustworthy solutions that reduce risk and help protect lives.
Why? Because We Exist to Protect Lives.