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ics selection in the state, an on-site sailboat rigging shopwith an expanded sailboat hardware department andengine parts counter.The store is located at 1401 Marina Bay Drive in Kemah,TX, at Clear Lake.Luhrs Marine Group—HunterMarine—Files for BankruptcyProtectionOn May 30, the Luhrs Marine Group, which consists of severalcompanies, including Hunter Marine Corp., LuhrsMarine Corp., Silverton Marine Corp., Mainship MarineCorp., and five additional subsidiaries, filed voluntary petitionsto reorganize under Chapter 11 in bankruptcy court inNew Jersey.The powerboat companies (Luhrs, Silverton andMainship) ceased operations in January. Hunter Marine hassecured interim financing from Bank of America to continueoperations. Hunter Marine, manufacturer of Hunter sailboatsin Florida, continues to operate on a profitable basis,but is not considered healthy enough to support the othersubsidiaries, according to Hunter Marine President JohnPeterson. Petersen stated that Hunter Marine was doingfairly well with a strong number of orders it is fulfilling,with a good increase in business over the last two years.Hunter sailboats will continue to be manufactured andboats serviced.Single Malt Scotch and SailingTeam Up for Maritime HeroesAward—Nominations SoughtOld Pulteney Single Malt Scotch Whisky and US SAILINGrecently announced the inaugural Old Pulteney MaritimeHeroes Award. The two brands have partnered to expressappreciation to the men and women in sailing communitiesacross the country for their humanitarian achievements.Friends and families are encouraged to nominate anunsung hero to give them the opportunity to receive therecognition they deserve, whether for charitable giving,community advocacy, sailing education or the countlessother generous acts.Nominations for the award will be accepted throughAugust 31, at www.maritimeheroes.com. Finalists will beselected by Old Pulteney and US SAILING representatives.A public vote will then be held on the website, and the 2012Maritime Hero will be announced and honored at USSAILING’s 2013 National Sailing Programs Symposium inClearwater, FL.News & Views for Southern Sailors SOUTHWINDS June 2012 21