West Marine, Inc. said it had delayed the distribution of its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007 earnings release and 2008 earnings guidance, as well as the related conference call and webcast previously scheduled to take place on March 11, 2008. The delay principally is due to management’s continuing analysis of certain current and historical expense accruals. West Marine will issue a subsequent press release announcing the timing for release of its 2007 financial results and 2008 guidance and setting a new conference call date and time as soon as practicable after the completion of management’s analysis.