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PRIDE MARINE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER For breaking news, join our live feeds:  
Pic of the month: D. Morrissey cruising the Bay of Islands near Corner Brook on "Melissa Anne".
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 THE MARCH BLOW-BY-BLOWGreetings!
Due to a general lack of mid-winter news, we skipped the February newsletter. This month, there's lots to talk about; here's two months combined into one!
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February/March's Hot New Products
Check out our New Products page to learn about:
- ACR Rapidfire strobe light and ResQLink PLB
- Charles StartNow battery back-up switch
- Leland strobe light, PFD re-arm kits and corrosion-proof tool bag
- Nauticalia cushions
- Seaward stove
- Shakespeare AIS antenna
- Sidewind ribbed fenders
- Sudbury cleaners, restorers and wax
- Valterra Rocket Faucet
- and more!
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 ACR ResQLink PLB is finally here!
After months of waiting, we've finally received stock on the latest PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) from ACR Electronics, the ResQLink (Model #2880 with integrated GPS)!
If you're new to the concept of PLBs, imagine a tiny device in your pocket that, in the event of an emergency, will alert Search & Rescue teams of your precise location (and identity) no matter where in the world you are! Within hours, a helicopter could be hovering above, ready to evacuate you and your crew to safety. Incredibly, such a device now costs as little as $319.99!
Since 1982, distress radiobeacons have assisted in the rescue of over 28,000 people in more than 7,000 distress situations. In 2009 alone, distress radiobeacons aided in the rescue of 1,596 people in 478 distress situations.
We've beefed up our EPIRBs page with more information about the technology and two helpful videos which explain how carrying a PLB could save your life - not just on the water, but also while traveling in any remote region on foot, vehicle or by aircraft.
IMPORTANT! As most EPIRBs and PLBs are programmed for sale in the United States, they are normally not compatible with the Canadian registry. Canadians shopping online often unwittingly purchase these US models and later wind up paying $80 to have them re-programmed! Pride Marine sells Canadian-programmed devices. More information is available on our EPIRB page (link above).
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 Hot Product: Leland Re-Arm Kits!
Looking for a more economical way to re-arm your inflatable lifejacket? We're happy to now stock Leland Maximum Inflation re-arm kits.
These "after market" kits will fit Mustang, Helly Hansen, Nautilus, and many more brands. Visit our site for automatic inflation and manual inflation kits. We've listed most of the models, but if yours isn't available, it can certainly be special ordered. Call or e-mail us for pricing on these other models.
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 Harken Classic Winch sale is still on!
This is just a reminder that we still have Harken Classic winches that are being cleared out with savings of over 40%. We have listed these winches on our Specials page. Remember, once they are sold out, they are gone forever!
- A handful of size 48 Self Tailing Aluminums for $1199.99! Free shipping on this item within Ontario!
- 2 left of size 46 Self Tailing Chromes for $1149.99!
- 6 left of size 53 Self-Tailing Aluminum for $1399.99!
- And a few others..
Remember, there are lots of other great specials going on too! Visit the link above.
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 2012 Olympics Coming Up!
The 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games will soon be upon us! Excitement is in the air as our top sailing athletes strive for gold! Up-to-date news (including who has been selected so far) can be found at the following sites:
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 Pop Quiz: Where will the sailing portion of the 2012 Olympics be held? Hint: It's in England!
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Survey Results: Are you planning on going to your local boat show?
In January, we asked our readers if the boat show is still relevant. Here are the results..
- Absolutely! It's the only thing that gets me through winter! 28%
- Yes. I'll probably buy something too. 41%
- Sure, I'll look around, but keep my hands in my pockets. 5%
- Maybe if I get free tickets and they have an open bar... 10%
- Absolutely not! I'd rather go iceboating in a speedo! 16%
Thanks for voting - looks like the boat show is a hit! So what did you think of the show? Post your comments on our facebook page!
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 Ribbed Fenders: What's up with that?
While showing customers our vast selection of fenders, we are often asked, "why are most fenders ribbed? Is this for style or function?"
We're glad you asked. Quite simply, ribs enhance strength and prevent rolling. In short, ribs enhance docking pleasure.
You can read more on our Fenders & Bumpers page.
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The Skinny on Holt Allen
One of our favourite brands over the years was Holt Allen. Yes, was. Just in case you hadn't noticed, a couple years ago Holt Allen suddenly called it quits after a partnership of over 50 years. According to Kim Allen, a dispute arose over the purchase of Brazilian manufacturer Nautos.
Allen has taken over the "HA" product line as Allen Brothers (or simply Allen).
Holt offers two main product lines, Holt Performance and Holt Nautos.
And of course, we stock all of them.
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Maclaren looking for LaserPerformance dinghy sailors to sponsor
M aclaren will be the exclusive global sponsor for LaserPerformance athletes, events and products from 2012 to 2016 and is now accepting applications for individual sailors (single event or campaign) and sailing organizations (for regattas and events including training and community initiatives). Maclaren sponsorships could fund boat purchases/charter, financing, entertainment services, logistical support and media support. More info on the LaserPerformance site.
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The Ongoing Destruction/Renovations at Pride Marine
We're almost done all the renovations to our showroom, we are busy adding new fixtures and re-merchandising our inventory. New product is arriving daily, feel free to come by and have a look around!
We're not quite ready to announce our "Grand Re-opening", but we should be back to 100% in March. We appreciate your patience over the last couple of months and are excited to roll out the red carpet soon!
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As usual, we hope you enjoyed this newsletter. Read more on our web site, www.pridemarine.com, drop by the store or give us a ring toll-free at 1-888-732-8883. Cheers! David & Janice Wilby and the crew: Clive, Chris, Fiona, Erika and Greg. (The Lean, Mean, Pride Marine Team) "Thought is the wind, knowledge the sail, and mankind the vessel." - August Hare |
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