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It's Anchors Aweigh As Boat Season Arrives in Bay City!

Local marinas and boat supply stores gear up for Summer water fun

May 11, 2008
By: Julie McCallum, Entertainment Editor

It's that time of year.

Boaters are "getting the itch" to get their boat in the water.

West Marine and Wheeler Landing are just a few of so many local businesses that are Geared Up for the Summer Season.



As of May 1st, Wheeler Landing, located on Marquette Street in Bay City, officially opened for boaters.


1987 30 ft. Sea Ray Sundancer in the hoist before launch at Pier 7 Marine on the Saginaw River.


Causley Construction Company has been working at Wheeler Landing with their barge -- to repair docks that were damaged during the winter.


West Marine at 4128 Wilder is ready for the season. Manager Terry Monville says that "West Marine has all your boating supply needs and so much more." (Across from the Bay City Mall)






West Marine is also celebrating their 40th anniversary, 1968 - 2008.

WEST MARINE BAY CITY PRESENTS: Fundraiser For Saginaw Bay Community Sailing Association (SBCSA) Thursday, May 15th - 10am to 7pm.

5% of all sales for the day will be donated to SBCSA.

EVERYTHING IS ON SALE!

5% Off Electronics
20% Off Shoes and Apparel
10% Off Everything Else.

(Excludes items already on sale and all Bose products)


(L/R) Dave Bernreuter, Inventory, and Terry Monville Manager of ten years, at West Marine Wilder Road, Bay City, show the line of electronics.

"I was the second boat in the water at Wheeler Landing on April 15th," Bernreuter said. "Joe Hensley was in a week before me." Slots have been filling up over the past four weeks.

"The section of Wheeler Landing that I have my boat slot in is called Clampetville," Bernreuter continued. "I call it Clampet Estates." According to Bernreuter, this will be home for the next seven months.




The crew at Wheeler Landing have been getting things in shape for the last few months. The pool was uncovered April 29th and is now heating up and will open Memorial Day Weekend!

See you on the Water!