West Marine’s comparable store sales for the second quarter decreased 2.9% due to a generally slow boating market in Florida and higher gas prices impacting water sports. Net sales for the quarter were $247.8 million, a decrease of 6.3% from net sales of $264.5 million a year ago. Net sales in WMAR’s Stores segment for the first half of 2007 were $326.2 million, a decrease 6.8% primarily due to the closure of under-performing locations during the second half of last year. Port Supply segment sales for the first half were $23.8 million, a decrease of $100,000, or 0.4%. Direct Sales for the first half were $23.9 million, an increase of 2.3%, due to increased Internet sales.