Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 16, 2009, West Marine, Inc. (the "Company") announced its net revenues for the 13-week period (first quarter) ended April 4, 2009. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information required to be furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and Exhibit 99.1 of this report shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, except if we specifically incorporate it by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Not Applicable.

(b) Not Applicable.

(c) Not Applicable.

(d) Exhibit:

99.1 Press Release dated April 16, 2009 (furnished pursuant to Item 2.02).