Boat U.S. - May 2008 - (Page 9) MarineMax Puts Women at the Helm the road, how to approach All moms, mom wanswimmers, plus a big nabes, and women of any emphasis on docking. age are invited to spend May “Docking is really the 4th — the Sunday before high point. That’s when Mother’s Day — learning people just start smiling how to boat or honing their and you know that they are skills, compliments of boat feeling comfortable on the dealer MarineMax which boat now,” he says. has 90 locations across the After taking part in country. this program, women are Photo by Scott Croft “Just women: nonthreatening, non-intimidat- Ladies take the helm on May 4th all over amazed at how comfortable ing, and no one screaming the country during Women on Water class- they become handling a es sponsored by MarineMax dealers. boat, Sandridge says. They at them,” says MarineMax also find that their families appreciate their Marketing Vice President Glenn Sandridge. “No question is a dumb question, and things participation and have more fun because they can be done over as many times as you want operate as a team on the boat. “By getting women comfortable with boating and making without getting antsy looks from your hussure they have a great time, hopefully they will band or significant other.” have a better appreciation of how much fun In the past decade, more than 10,000 women have taken Women On Water (WOW) boating can be,” says Sandridge. “Then, the whole family can boat together and it makes it classes at MarineMax’s retail locations. The easier for everybody to have a great time.” program, targeted for those new to boatSandridge says the company will accept ing or more experienced boaters looking to brush up on skills, covers knots, cleats, tying registration right up until May 4th, and will put on additional captains as program spaces fill dock lines and fender placement using a 7.125" up. To reserve a spot, click on the events link showroom boat. Later they will hit the water in demo boats to practice anchoring, rules of at MarineMax.com. Enjoy Yachting for a Lifetime with the World’s Best! Rated #1 by Cruising World Magazine Ask for your BoatUS suscriber discount of 5% for a limited time* • Largest Selection in the Pacific Northwest • Bareboat & Skippered • Power and Sail 28’-66’ • Charter Yacht Ownership • Yachting & ASA Sailing Schools www.ayc.com 800.233.3004 *Use Code BUS12 For Great Protection and Performance… YEAR ROUND! MARINE Formula W! NE EthanolPerformance Improver Treatment and " Steel rod placed in water saturated ethanol-blended gasoline From the Makers of STA-BIL® the #1 Fuel Stabilizer Recommended to be used at EVERY FILL UP to help fight and prevent performance issues related to rust & corrosion caused by Ethanol-blended fuels in Marine Engines BEST Ethanol Problem Fighter - the one product that does it ALL! Steel rod placed in water saturated ethanol-blended gasoline treated with “Enzyme” Fuel Treatment product Steel rod placed in water saturated ethanol-blended gasoline treated with MARINE Formula STA-BIL® Results based on Independent Lab NACE Corrosion Testing, Nov 2007 © 2008 Gold Eagle Co., 4400 S. Kildare, Chicago, IL 60632 www.sta-bil.com 800-367-3245 BoatU.S. Magazine May 2008 9 http://www.ayc.com http://www.ayc.com http://MarineMax.com http://www.sta-bil.com http://www.sta-bil.com
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