LAUNCH OF NEW BOATINGONLY.COM PORTAL PUTS A WORLD OF INFORMATION AND RESOURCES AT THE BOATER’S FINGERTIPS
Comprehensive Boating Community Site Joins phobo.com’s Network of
Interactive Web Properties
IRVINE, Calif., May 10, 2001 – Whether you’re into simple center console
fishing boats or deluxe luxury cruisers, you will find useful information
and features to suit your style and needs at boatingonly.com. Powered by
leading online e-tailer boatersworld.com, the new portal is an invaluable
online resource for current and prospective boat-owners alike, offering
articles, expert advice, safety courses, bulletin boards/chat, marine
weather reports, free downloads and e-mail accounts, boating related links
and more.
In addition to the informative content available at boatingonly.com for
everyone from the seasoned mariner to the beginning boater, visitors will be
able to purchase virtually any desired boating product at discounted prices
through the site. A click of the mouse at boatingonly.com provides instant
access to the giant selection of boatersworld.com, featuring everything from
anchors to state-of-the-art marine electronics. You won’t need a GPS,
however, to find your way around boatingonly.com. Navigating and shopping
at the site is a breeze, even for Internet novices. Along with everyday low
prices on new gear, visitors at boatingonly.com can click on the online
auction section for great bargains on close-out, open box and refurbished
boating equipment.
boatingonly.com provides users with the tools needed to become safer,
better-informed, more complete boaters. The site supplies tips and
suggestions from top skippers and boating authorities that will help you get
more out of your on-the-water experience. You can also learn what the pros
are saying about today’s latest boats and related equipment at
boatingonly.com. Unique streaming video sea trials and reviews allow you to
“ride along” with experienced field testers as they evaluate the performance
of these products under actual marine conditions.
When it comes to boating, being safe and responsible is of the utmost
importance. With this in mind, boatingonly.com offers convenient online
courses aimed at increasing boater preparedness, responsibility and
awareness. Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law
Administrators (NASBLA), these courses have been designed to provide
important safety information to those who might not otherwise have the
opportunity to receive it. You can learn at your own pace and according to
your own time schedule. Younger boating enthusiasts at boatingonly.com can
click on “BoatSafeKids,” where learning about on-the-water safety is both
fun and educational.
A variety of contests, give-aways and unique offerings add excitement and
novelty to boatingonly.com. Visitors can download free computer wallpaper
featuring various boat images and scenic seascapes, sign up for your free
“myboatingmail.com” e-mail account, or register to win valuable prizes.
Along with the valuable information, special features and shopping available
at boatingonly.com, the portal provides links to other excellent sites of
interest to avid boaters, including those of industry manufacturers, boating
organizations and marine conservation groups.
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About phobo.com
phobo.com, Inc. of Irvine, Calif., (www.phobo.com) is a network of
interactive Web sites dedicated to providing a wide selection of leisure
time products at the most competitive prices for the online shopper. The
company’s flagship sites, www.ritzcamera.com and www.boatersworld.com are
giants in their respective industries and make up phobo.com`s core
e-commerce business. Other sites include, www.photography.com
www.ritzPIX.com, www.fishingonly.com and www.insanitysauce.com.
Contact:
Marc Malkin
phobo.com
Tel: 949-442-0202
mmalkin@phobo.com
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