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Black November is now on at CH Marine, with the Cork chandlery offering a fantastic 25% off all clothing on a range of top brands.

Save big on marine apparel from Musto, Rooster, Zhik, Gill, Jobe, Oakley and Typhoon — use the code BLACK25 at checkout.

There’s something for everyone in this wide selection which also makes for wonderful Christmas gift options. But hurry as this offer only lasts until Monday 27 November while stocks last.

And don’t miss out on further bargains in CH Marine’s clothing clearance sale — get up to 70% off a huge range of items but act fast as stocks are limited and when they’re gone, they’re gone!

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CH Marine’s Black Friday Deals for Days campaign is now on, starting with a massive sale on the chandlery’s range of Zhik products.

Get a head start on your Christmas gift shopping with an impressive selection of clothing, hats and other accessories to choose from — there’s something for everyone!

But hurry as this offer closes on 30 November and is only available while stocks last. See CHMarine.com for more.

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CH Marine’s Black Friday deals are now on — with 20% off selected marine wear from Musto, Zhik and Rooster until Friday 3 December while stocks last.

Stay tuned to the chandlery’s social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and get the latest offers by subscribing to the email newsletter for free at CHMarine.com.

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CH Marine’s Black Friday deals start this Friday 19 November and will run for just two weeks until 3 December, while stocks last.

Stay tuned to the chandlery’s social media channels on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates and get the latest offers by subscribing to the email newsletter for free at CHMarine.com.

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The Musto Black Friday Sale is now on at CH Marine, with 20% of all Musto items.

Save on a wide selection of clothing and accessories for men and women, including the exclusive range of merchandise to mark the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s Cork300 celebrations.

But as with CH Marine’s great Black Friday deals on Zhik gear, the sale is only while stocks last and must end this Monday 30 November.

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CH Marine’s Black Friday sale is here, with 30% off Zhik gear while stocks last.

Save on all Zhik’s quality footwear, luggage, sailing wear, leisurewear and accessories, which could make the perfect gifts for your loved ones — or a treat for yourself — this Christmas.

Click HERE to browse CH Marine’s full range of Zhik gear. But act quick as these deals will end midnight on Monday 30 November.

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Viking Marine’s Black Friday specials are now available — but be quick as these deals only last till Monday 26 November.

Get the best savings on selected Helly Hansen bags — with up to 50% off — and get 40% off the Wave Regatta Zhik Z-Cru Jacket.

Helly Hansen washbags (black only) and Jack Wolfskin backpacks are discounted by 30%, while you can save 15% on Seago Lifelines and Marine Pool Aero lifejackets, as well as International Cruiser 250 and Precision antifouling.

Viking Marine premisesViking Marine's eye-catching Christmas Window display on Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire

In addition, there’s 10% off binoculars, the Seago offshore lifejacket, Seago inflatable danbury, and the Harken range.

All are available online and in store, with more daily promotions on offer in store at The Pavilion on Marine Road in the heart of Dun Laoghaire.

Be sure to follow Viking Marine on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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Viking Marine in Dun Laoghaire has something special in store for this year’s Black Friday sales.

Be sure to visit next Friday 23 November for exclusive savings and major discounts on clothing, safety equipment, boat hardware and more.

And be the first to know about Viking Marine’s Black Friday deals — as well as getting inditer tips on regular discounts, exclusive offers, sailing tips and more besides — by signing up for their email newsletter.

Follow Viking Marine on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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As Afloat.ie readers will be aware from its banner ad campaign, Viking Marine’s Black Friday sale yesterday included 20% off all clothing, 15% off Barton blocks and Marinepool lifejackets, and as much as 50% off bodyboards.

Even though you might have missed yesterday’s bargains, keep an eye for deals over the next few weeks with the Yuletide season approaching — and browse the selection of Christmas gift ideas for sailors.

Watch out too for special promotions around Viking Marine’s sponsorship of the DBSC Turkey Shoot, with the fourth race off Dun Laoghaire set for tomorrow (Sunday 26 November).

VikingMarine.ie also offers free shipping on orders over €60 to all addresses in the Republic of Ireland.

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CH Marine’s Black Friday discounts continue till Monday 27 November, with up to 15% off many top clothing and footwear brands - use code VIP15 at the checkout (excludes Guy Cotten. Baltic and Crewsaver).

Keeping your boat dry in winter storage? Top-rated Meaco dehumidifiers are available at a lower price for this weekend only.

Shopping for the paddler in your life? There’s 10% off all kayaks and kayaking equipment till midnight on Monday – use code BLACK10 at checkout.

And that’s not to mention great deals on kayak packages and assorted gear at Bantry Bay Canoes, part of the CH Marine Group.

Find more great deals for your chandlery needs at www.chmarine.com with worldwide shipping and free delivery on all orders over €50 on the island of Ireland.

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Dublin Bay

Dublin Bay on the east coast of Ireland stretches over seven kilometres, from Howth Head on its northern tip to Dalkey Island in the south. It's a place most Dubliners simply take for granted, and one of the capital's least visited places. But there's more going on out there than you'd imagine.

The biggest boating centre is at Dun Laoghaire Harbour on the Bay's south shore that is home to over 1,500 pleasure craft, four waterfront yacht clubs and Ireland's largest marina.

The bay is rather shallow with many sandbanks and rocky outcrops, and was notorious in the past for shipwrecks, especially when the wind was from the east. Until modern times, many ships and their passengers were lost along the treacherous coastline from Howth to Dun Laoghaire, less than a kilometre from shore.

The Bay is a C-shaped inlet of the Irish Sea and is about 10 kilometres wide along its north-south base, and 7 km in length to its apex at the centre of the city of Dublin; stretching from Howth Head in the north to Dalkey Point in the south. North Bull Island is situated in the northwest part of the bay, where one of two major inshore sandbanks lie, and features a 5 km long sandy beach, Dollymount Strand, fronting an internationally recognised wildfowl reserve. Many of the rivers of Dublin reach the Irish Sea at Dublin Bay: the River Liffey, with the River Dodder flow received less than 1 km inland, River Tolka, and various smaller rivers and streams.

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There are approximately ten beaches and bathing spots around Dublin Bay: Dollymount Strand; Forty Foot Bathing Place; Half Moon bathing spot; Merrion Strand; Bull Wall; Sandycove Beach; Sandymount Strand; Seapoint; Shelley Banks; Sutton, Burrow Beach

There are slipways on the north side of Dublin Bay at Clontarf, Sutton and on the southside at Dun Laoghaire Harbour, and in Dalkey at Coliemore and Bulloch Harbours.

Dublin Bay is administered by a number of Government Departments, three local authorities and several statutory agencies. Dublin Port Company is in charge of navigation on the Bay.

Dublin Bay is approximately 70 sq kilometres or 7,000 hectares. The Bay is about 10 kilometres wide along its north-south base, and seven km in length east-west to its peak at the centre of the city of Dublin; stretching from Howth Head in the north to Dalkey Point in the south.

Dun Laoghaire Harbour on the southside of the Bay has an East and West Pier, each one kilometre long; this is one of the largest human-made harbours in the world. There also piers or walls at the entrance to the River Liffey at Dublin city known as the Great North and South Walls. Other harbours on the Bay include Bulloch Harbour and Coliemore Harbours both at Dalkey.

There are two marinas on Dublin Bay. Ireland's largest marina with over 800 berths is on the southern shore at Dun Laoghaire Harbour. The other is at Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club on the River Liffey close to Dublin City.

Car and passenger Ferries operate from Dublin Port to the UK, Isle of Man and France. A passenger ferry operates from Dun Laoghaire Harbour to Howth as well as providing tourist voyages around the bay.

Dublin Bay has two Islands. Bull Island at Clontarf and Dalkey Island on the southern shore of the Bay.

The River Liffey flows through Dublin city and into the Bay. Its tributaries include the River Dodder, the River Poddle and the River Camac.

Dollymount, Burrow and Seapoint beaches

Approximately 1,500 boats from small dinghies to motorboats to ocean-going yachts. The vast majority, over 1,000, are moored at Dun Laoghaire Harbour which is Ireland's boating capital.

In 1981, UNESCO recognised the importance of Dublin Bay by designating North Bull Island as a Biosphere because of its rare and internationally important habitats and species of wildlife. To support sustainable development, UNESCO’s concept of a Biosphere has evolved to include not just areas of ecological value but also the areas around them and the communities that live and work within these areas. There have since been additional international and national designations, covering much of Dublin Bay, to ensure the protection of its water quality and biodiversity. To fulfil these broader management aims for the ecosystem, the Biosphere was expanded in 2015. The Biosphere now covers Dublin Bay, reflecting its significant environmental, economic, cultural and tourism importance, and extends to over 300km² to include the bay, the shore and nearby residential areas.

On the Southside at Dun Laoghaire, there is the National Yacht Club, Royal St. George Yacht Club, Royal Irish Yacht Club and Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club as well as Dublin Bay Sailing Club. In the city centre, there is Poolbeg Yacht and Boat Club. On the Northside of Dublin, there is Clontarf Yacht and Boat Club and Sutton Dinghy Club. While not on Dublin Bay, Howth Yacht Club is the major north Dublin Sailing centre.

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