If you’re anything like me, spending a sunny weekend prepping the boat or picking up a last-minute spool of line at your local marine supply shop is a ritual hard to beat. That’s why it hit a bit close to home when the news broke about West Marine Closures, sweeping across coastal and inland towns alike. What started as an initial wave of downsizing quickly ballooned, leaving a staggering 91 storefronts completely vanished from the map. It’s a massive shift for the boating community, and it naturally makes you wonder what’s going on behind the scenes in the retail world. Navigating the Financial Tides Behind West Marine Closures When a…