LISTEN TO RUPERT!
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Rupert knows a thing or two about survival. As a two-time competitor on the show Survivor and winner of “America’s Tribal Council,” he’s come up against some pretty tough odds.

But he knows there’s one easy way for boaters to stay safe on the water, whether they’re on the waterways of Pearl Islands or your local lakes and rivers – always wear a life jacket!

Rupert is asking boaters whose lives have been saved by a life jacket to share their survival stories.

Not only will you be helping to save lives by inspiring others, you might win a $1,000 shopping spree at West Marine®!

Check out Rupert's video Public Service Announcement!

• will receive a special Fox 40 Whistle and
• might find their entry published in a future Saved By the Jacket book or on a boating safety Web site!

Simply write an essay (no more than 1,000 words) or record a video (no more than five minutes) of yourself describing the circumstances under which your life or that of someone you know was saved because of wearing a life jacket while boating.  If your essay or video is one that inspires boaters to make a habit of wearing a life jacket on the water, you could win!

Contest begins May 17, 2008. 

Check back then or look for the “Be A Survivor: Wear It!” brochure at West Marine® stores. 

Click here for contest Terms & Conditions.