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THE JUNE BLOW-BY-BLOW

Greetings!
Lagoon 41 in Antigua
Drop the sails and lower the anchor in your favourite hideaway. Fire up the barbeque and raise a glass - summer has arrived and let's toast the upcoming boating season to a long and healthy life!

Get out there and enjoy it.. right after reading the June newsletter!

Breaking news: Raymarine is blowing out its C80 chartplotter/radar combo packages (2kw radome) for an amazing deal - only $2279.99. Call us for details. 

This season's Flares!Get Noticed this Summer with Flares! 
 
Here's our monthly poll question, testing your knowledge: What's a Type D flare? 

By clicking on any of the links above, you'll be whisked to our Flares page where you can review the types of flares, how to use them, and when they expire! Poll results will be in next month's newsletter. 

Poll Results 
 
Last month we asked, "Which of the following is the coldest possible temperature that you would go pleasure boating in?" The results are in: 24°C/75°F or more (9%). 18°C/64°F (15%). 12°C/53°F (41%). 5°C/41°F (22%) 0°C/32°F or colder (13%).

Thanks for voting! And to the 13% who endure sub-zero temperatures... we applaud your bravery!  
June's Hot New Products 

Check out our New Products page to learn about..
  • Aqua Jet Wash Down Kit
  • Bushnell Binoculars
  • Davis Aqua Lather (eco-friendly!)
  • Dock Edge's Kwik aluminum ladder
  • Gul's Response women's shorty wetsuit
  • Harken's bosun chair
  • Marlow splicing tape
  • Navtec's integral hydaulic backstay adjuster... and more!  
Product of the Month: Marinco ZIP    

Nobody likes 'dock spaghetti'. The ZIP is a great idea for organizing multiple shore power cords and hoses, using Zip-close fabric to keep them all bundled together and out of the drink. Its black machine-washable fabric protects cords from dirt and fading, and uses Velcro straps for rail attachment. Find it on the New Products page above. 
Port vs. Starboard
Impress your Friends with more Nautical Fun Facts!    

 

Have you ever wondered how "Port" and "Starboard" got their names?

Learn the story on our Books & Nautical Charts page. It's really not as boring as you might think; we promise you'll be the life of the party!
Spectra LifelinesRope or Bare Steel Lifelines: Are they right for your boat? 

With the arrival of high tech ropes and changing tastes, there is an emerging trend towards replacing PVC-coated lifelines with high tech rope or bare steel wire. Curious if this would be worthwhile for your boat? Read about this topic on our Lifelines page.
Towing a DinghyHow to Tow Inflatable Dinghies   

 

Towing a tender this season? Check out our Towing Tips on our Inflatable Dinghy Accessories page, which might save you from the hassle of making a "Missing Dinghy" poster. 
Navionics Card ReaderNavionics Card Readers being discontinued.  

If you think you'll need a Navionics multi card reader (usually used in conjunction with Fugawi's Marine ENC software), then you might want to think about purchasing one sooner than later - they've been discontinued and will no longer be available in the near future, though technical support will still be possible. Call us for availability and pricing!
We hope you enjoyed this newsletter! As always, our web site is www.pridemarine.com, but you can drop by the store or give us a ring toll-free at 1-888-732-8883!

Cheers!

From David & Janice Wilby and the crew: Clive, Chris, Katrina, Mack and Camila. 
(The Pride Marine Team)
 

"If you can't repair it, maybe it shouldn't be on board!"
- Lin and Larry Pardey