Boater's World becomes "King Sponsor" of the Southern Kingfish Association

In an exciting announcement, Boater's World and the SKA are joining forces for a multi-year program of support for the saltwater angler through and with the SKA and the ASA organizations.

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Saint Augustine, Florida (PRWEB) October 25, 2005 -- ”Boater’s World,” one of the nations largest and most prestigious marine and angling retail outlets, has become the inaugural “King” sponsor of the Southern Kingfish Association (SKA) and the American Striper Association (ASA)” proclaimed Craig A. Alderman, SKA Vice President. “The impact, support and vision “Boater’s World” stores have on our angling membership is fantastic. They are located in the appropriate locations to serve the salt water angler and continue to expand their locations as we speak” Alderman explained. “Further, as a “King” sponsor they have earned the right to an exclusive position as our official marine retail store because of their past and future support of our SKA and ASA initiatives” he said. “A “King” level sponsorship with the SKA is the highest and most prestigious corporate sponsorship we can award, and it is limited to a select few companies that truly share the vision of the SKA, its anglers and the lifestyle. The future of our entire industry is brighter because of “Boater’s World” and their multi-year commitment.” Alderman emphasized.

With the SKA being the only true premier “Salt water sports league™” tournament trail, “Boater’s World” and the SKA recognize the significant importance of properly planning a cooperative strategic future together. This is about preserving and enjoying a great lifestyle that allows anglers of all ages to live out their skills on the water with family, and friends.

“The key to business success is properly serving our customers, by anticipating his needs and wants and providing the best source to meet those needs. We at “Boater’s World” know the extreme importance of salt water angling, in particular, and pay close attention to the forces in the market place that can move our company to new levels. The SKA and ASA are the forces in this industry, nothing else comes close. The companies and sponsors you will see assembled here are the best of the best and we are proud to step up to the plate to lead in a new generation of support for the SKA as the first “King” sponsor” tells Jay Jolly, Vice President of Boater’s World. “We look forward to an exciting future for all the anglers and their families with many more things to come. Our stores and staff are ready to serve the best “Salt Water Sports League” in the nation with the best products and service, extreme angling has to offer exclusively from “Boaters World”” Jolly concluded. Boater’s World Marine Centers, headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland, has over 110 locations. Boater’s World specializes in fishing tackle, marine electronics, water sports gear and cruising equipment for recreational boaters. Founded in 1988, Boater’s World owns and operates boating and fishing superstores in busy boating areas coast to coast. Boater’s World is a division of Ritz Camera Centers, the nation’s largest photo-specialty retail chain.

The Southern Kingfish Association and American Striper Association are the largest salt water tournament trails in the nation with some 62 events in 2005 from Maine to Florida and throughout the Gulf region. The SKA publishes the leading salt water magazine the “Angler”, for its membership and hosts the “Fishin’ The Trail” TV show on OLN and FOX South networks. The SKA and its sponsors support the University of Southern Florida for its research on saltwater sport fisheries and the vital environmental knowledge needed to protect our fishery. For sponsor or membership information or to learn more about the SKA and ASA, log on to www.fishska.com

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