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Viking Marine is delighted to introduce you to the Temo 450 Electric Outboard engine. Eco-friendly, universal and light, the TEMO propulsion system takes care of both boaters and the environment. The Temo 450 is a unique approach to the portable…

The final day of the 2021/22 Frostbites, sponsored by Viking Marine and hosted by Dun Laoghaire Motor Yacht Club was bathed in sunshine from start to finish. Across Ireland and the UK we were bathed in sunshine (I was in…

Viking Marine is planning a series of competitions over the coming months. The season is fast approaching and Viking Marine will be running monthly giveaways all summer long, with prizes to suit all. From sailors to swimmers & paddleboarders and…

DBSC Spring Chicken Series competitors raised €2735 in donations for the Red Cross in Ukraine after yesterday's fifth race on Dublin Bay. Event supporter Viking Marine will match the amount raised.  Next weekend, following an initial idea from DBSC champion and Spring…

Viking Marine are stocking 'Boarding Glasses', a unique patented solution to the problem of motion sickness. Viking Marine say that wearing the glasses for just 10-15 minutes alleviates the symptoms of motion sickness. The glasses can then be removed allowing…

Dun Laoghaire Harbour's Viking Marine Chandlery Team are taking a well-earned break together on Tuesday afternoon. Viking will close the shop at noon and actually get out on the water themselves with a tailored team day from a local yacht charter…

At Viking Marine, we are always looking for ways to help our sailors out with their innovative ideas. As we know sailors are a resourceful bunch, none more so than Derek De Jong of #designconcepts, a local graphic design company.…

Viking Marine is currently recruiting dynamic marine leisure enthusiasts to join its Retail Team in the Dun Laoghaire shop. Both full time and part-time positions are available as Viking Marine embarks on a very busy summer season both in our…

Catching a small hole or tear now may save a lot of time and money down the line. Drying your wetsuit inside and out after rinsing it with fresh water is the best way to keep it fresh and make…

We've all been there, forgetting to wash a sailing jacket only to discover the next time you pull it out of the bag, the zip is corroded. It's normally due to not being washed out thoroughly with fresh water that expensive…

Dun Laoghaire Harbour's Viking Marine has launched a series of short videos on how to care for your technical kit and tips and checks on safety kit to do in advance of any sailing season. In the first of its…

Viking Marine have teamed up with Helly Hansen to give away a Crew Midlayer Jacket — a favourite for sailors on and off the water. The Crew Midlayer Jacket is serious in protecting you from wind, insulating you from the…

Viking Marine in Dun Laoghaire Harbour are offering 15% discount off its 2020 Helly Hansen and Crew clothing range. Large selection of Jackets, Mid-layers, fleeces and tops are included in the Black Friday Sale. Shop now for nationwide delivery or…

Dun Laoghaire Harbour marine retailer Viking Marine has made The Irish Times Irish retailers online Christmas shopping list edited by Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Conor Pope. Viking Marine say they are delighted to be included in this list of top online…

At Viking Marine, we will continue to supply all our customers during the current restrictions in a number of ways. Our shop remains open for safety equipment, PPE and essential boat repair supplies Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5…

Newstalk's' Bobby Kerr popped into the new look Viking Marine Store in Dun Laoghaire Harbour this week and he and Viking's Ian O Meara de-mystified the term 'chandlery' and discussed opportunities for the Irish marine industry, as well as business…