Viking Marine, the leading Chandlery and ‘go to’ for all things sailing in Dun Laoghaire have just announced Olympic sailor Finn Lynch as Brand Ambassador. Just home from a great campaign in Miami this month, Finn was back in action training all last week on Dublin Bay.

Ian O Meara, MD of Viking Marine, is an avid sponsor and supporter of sailing in Ireland. ‘Finn is a perfect brand ambassador for Viking Marine and truly represents all that is great about Irish Sailing – he is a true professional, his attention to detail is second to none, he is such a talented athlete and sailor and a great role model for sailors young and not so young, like me’, says O’ Meara.

Viking Marine's Ian O'Meara (left) with the Dun Laoghaire chandlery's newly appointed Brand Ambassador Finn Lynch, a Rio Olympian in the Laser Class

Furthermore, we love to see Finn coming into the shop, a great man to give feedback on what works and what doesn’t work on the boat whether that’s in training or racing. We love this kind of feedback, straight from the user, our customer.

"I have been going in and out of Viking Marine pretty much all my sailing life"

‘I have been going in and out of Viking Marine pretty much all my sailing life,’ says Finn. To be a brand ambassador for Viking Marine is great, giving me access to so much equipment and kit that I need to keep me on the water and at my best. And it's on my doorstep, perfect really’

Viking Marine both in their shop in Dun Laoghaire and their Boat Sales and Service business in Kilcoole are committed to supporting access to the water for all keen sailors and water enthusiasts. They continue to research, source and supply the best manufacturers and brands and with over 100 years of experience amongst the team at Viking Marine it is still the number one ‘go to’ for all sailors and water enthusiasts.