If you’re anything like me, spending a sunny weekend prepping the boat or picking up a last-minutes 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 a 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…