The BluePages guide to Arklow

From Dinghies to Super-Yachts, Commercial marine insurance, Skipper charter insurance, £3 million third party liability cover as standard. Water skiers and towing of toys liability available on request.
Cover available anywhere in Europe, Racing risk available.
In transit covered as standard, Instant cover available upon request, Third Party only cover available.

This part of the south west coast of Ireland is dotted with islands, many of which are now uninhabited, perfect for peaceful sailing holidays. Others, including Cape Clear, Sherkin and Heir Islands, have ferry access to the mainland.

The Fastnet Rock, west of Cape Clear, is Ireland's most southerly lighthouse and marks the halfway point in the famous biannual Fastnet Race for yachts.

Castletownshend, Schull, Goleen and Crookhaven are just some of the West Cork towns and villages to which Inishbeg sails on day charters. On weekend sailing holidays, Bantry, Glengarriff and Bere Island are within easy reach. Cruising further north to the Skelligs and Dingle is possible if you have a week or more aboard the yacht.

Your sailing holiday in West Cork, Ireland will be aboard Inishbeg, a brand new Bavaria 50, the flagship of the Bavaria range. A 50-footer, Inishbeg is designed for comfort and performance. Accommodation on board is luxurious and the safety, communications and navigation technology is top of the range.

Whatever your needs, we can help your nautical dreams become a reality

Specialist Marine advice
Personal tailored service
Independent search of market on your behalf
Free consultation - no charge or fee
Competitive premiums by leading marine Insurers
Personal claims service

For insurance covering :
power craft, yachts, dinghies, canal boats, rowing boats, jet skiis
and any other pleasure craft

Based in Hamble on the Solent, the home of British yachting, we offer a range of specialist professional services tailored to the needs of today’s boat buyer and owner.
A survey is a very personal affair and so we look forward to meeting with you soon to discuss your requirements.

Bosun's Locker has been in business for over 25 years and in that time has gained a reputation for having "five varieties of everything in stock". We have a large range from the main clothing brands.
We also have the largest selection of new and used sailing dinghies in Scotland. Our Showroom has a permanent boat display of examples from the Topper International range of low maintenance sailing dinghies.
Motor boats, fishing boats, and tenders from Orkney and Linder plus an extensive selection of inflatable boats are ex stock. We are a Specialist Zodiac RIB Centre, but can also supply Avon, Suzumar, Waveline, Plastimo and Wetline.
Outboard engines from Yamaha, Evinrude, and Suzuki, ranging from 2hp - 300hp two or four stroke including the Evinrude E-Tec direct injection engines.

Because of the different shapes,design and construction of both river/sea going craft, specialist skills and knowledge are needed to ensure a luxury finish is achieved, in harmony with the craft interior. Our Project managers are marine blind specialists who also have a passion for the sea, with a broad range of Yachting experience and qualifications

Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill sailing clothing can now be purchased safely online with Chandlerystore.com, brought to you by Aquatogs chandlery, along with deck shoes, sailing shoes, lifejackets and chandlery.

Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill are at the forefront of new sailing clothing products. Our website has current ranges for Henri Lloyd, Musto and Gill for you to browse. Your sailing clothing is delivered direct to your door, free delivery with orders over £99.

Trading since 1982 & specialising in marine insurance, we deliver a professional standard of service & deal with customers efficiently, with honesty integrity & transparency, assessing each individuals needs & providing appropriate advice & cover.
We aim to offer the most suitable cover at the most competitive premium, so that you have the correct type of policy & cover that you want.
With leading insurers at our disposal, plus schemes & discounts available, you don't have to spend the time & effort searching for the best deal - we can do that for you!

Located on the ground floor of Grace House at the centre of Poole Quay right next door to the green tiled "Poole Arms", Dorset Gifts is fast becoming a leading online reatiler of nautical gifts including seashells, lighthouses, display yachts and unusual maritime gift lines.

Most of our online products are for sale in the shop with the added enticing attraction of handmade West Country fudge, local scrumpy and fruit wines to buy in store as well as award winning New Forest scoop ice cream and our new recipe dairy soft serve ice cream.

Our eclectic mix of traditional seaside gifts are also locally sourced so you can pick and mix from such products as Moore's biscuits, Piddle beer, "Poole" rock, local butter tablet, sweets from glass jars or even Dorset Knobs - all served to you in a happy family retail environment by Tim, Jamie, Lisa, Dannielle, Charlotte or other distant family members! Don't miss ouur highly regarded website!!

Welcome to our new online store, since 1961 we have offered the boating world an unrivalled choice in Chandlery, Clothing, all types of Inflatables, Outboard Motors and support services. Our 5,000sq.ft. showroom is stocked with over 25,000 items at all times and our state of the art computer systems ensure constant monitoring of stock and regular updates on special offers and the latest products. We are currently loading our stock onto our website as quickly as possible but with such a vast range this does take some time! Every item you see on our site is part of our normal range of stock, unless clearly marked as "to special order only", and as such you can expect an off the shelf delivery from us on almost every occasion.

EPS MARINE LIMITED is a specialist company offering quality marine engineering services to the leisure, rescue and commercial marine markets from a base in Hamble, Southern England.

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Frank Jackson
is an independent marine surveyor operating from Wicklow town providing services to all sectors of the marine industry.
Frank brings a lifetime of experience of the sea, ships and boats to his profession.

We are members of the Association of British Sailmakers
Our team extends from experienced Cruising sailors to racing sailors who are multiple champions at World ,European and National level
We have invested in the latest computer design software ,cutting and manufacturing machinery. All manufacturing is done in house allowing us to carefully monitor our production.

Kitty's Family run award winning Restaurant & Bar is located in the centre of Arklow and is renowned for a wide variety of quality food and drink with excellent service.
The unique "olde worlde" atmosphere is created by the high ceiling in the Loft Restaurant, open fireplaces and wooden floors.
Located in the heart of picturesque Arklow Town on the banks of the Avoca River, Kitty's is ideally located to service the needs of both local town life and visiting /touring custom.

Specialising in Besenzoni passerelles Marine Options offer a large range to suit most vessel types and requirements. Units can be supplied and fitted on a bespoke basis or alternatively an existing passerelle can be serviced ensuring smooth and reliable operation when you need it most

Marine Options established in 2000 by Colin Paddy offer a comprehensive service meeting the requirements of the discerning performance motor yacht owner.
All aspects of interior, electrical & engineering installations and exterior boat work are carried out in a professional and efficient manner.
Time onboard your boat is precious so ensuring everything is in pristine condition is paramount.
Marine Options make this possible.
Family and friends want to have the facilities they enjoy at home, hot and cold running water, warm or cool cabins and toilets that work.
All these facilities require maintenance which is where the Marine Options team are able to help you enjoy your boat.

Marine Parts Direct is a fast growing Irish based chandlery. Located in swords our new 3000 sq ft store is packed with a huge range of boat parts and accessories. Initially we started as purely an engine parts supply company for inboard and outboard applications .This Is still a major part of our programme as we are the Irish distributor for American aftermarket giants SIERRA and GLM which offer a very comprehensive range of parts for Mercury , Mercruiser , Omc , Volvo , Yamaha , Johnson ,Evinrude and many other leading marine engine manufacturers.

Drive Thru Operation
5 Minute Drive Avoiding The High St
20 min Walk From Town Centre
Breakfast Served Until 10.30am Daily
Mon - Sat 8am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 11pm
Phone or fax your order ahead for colection
Free WI-FI internet connection with Eircom

We are the largest outlet in the North East with over 9000 square feet across our 2 oulets in Hartlepool and Sunderland.You can benefit from advice provided by our team of specialists who cover the following types of fishing.

Sea ( Shore & Boat )
Fly Fishing
Predator
Carp
Game
Match
General / Coarse Fishing
We pride ourselves on being fishing tackle specialists and have quality tackle for all your angling needs and with the discount we offer on many items, we believe we offer the best value.

We will match prices wherever possible.

You are welcome to either of our stores to browse our range of products.

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Only 5 minutes from the marina

We have a special talent for lifting and moving boats. Closely associated with Preston Marina we operate in the North West and across the UK. Our custom built trailer allows the easy and safe transport of deep keeled yachts, canal boats and almost every other type of craft between. Click below to see a few of the challenges we've met or call to discuss how we could help move your boat.

There is a well-known saying that the best way to tell whether a man is well dressed is to look down. Hardy Amies, recent dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II, concurs:
"It is totally impossible to be well dressed in cheap shoes. To buy the best you can afford, to go for what you really can't afford, is not extravagance. But to fail to look after shoes is profligacy."
In the heart of Northern Ireland's most historic town lies the only shoemakers and supplier of quality men's shoes left in the country. With over 50 years experience we are experts in shoe making, shoe fitting, alterations and repairs.
At Robinson's we aim to combine our expert knowledge, craftsmanship and time honoured traditions with the highest quality of materials. We have expert craftsmen who will make you handmade shoes to the exact specification of your feet and to your own personal design with whatever materials and finish you desire.
Our bespoke shoes service is also complimented by our high quality pre-made stock from well established English shoe companies notably Church's, Barker and Loake.

Rooms en-suite

10 Minutes from town centre

Booking advisable

Run out of time (or inclination!). Need to get back to work? Let our highly qualified and experienced staff take the strain by delivering your boat to / from the mainland.

Clive Sibley is Merchant Navy trained, and holds a Class 2 Officer of the Watch qualification and Commercial RYA Yachtmaster offshore. Ian Sibley is an RYA Yachtmaster (Offshore). Both are RYA qualified dinghy instructors

At Soya Bean we pride ourselves in using only the finest and freshest ingredients.
All food is cooked to order
Private dining room available

Restaurant opening hours:
Monday- Saturday
5.30 - 11pm

Sunday
5.00 _ 10.30pm

Soya Beans Early Bird
Monday - Thursday
5.30 - 7.00pm sharp

The Beehive is one of the oldest and renowned pubs in County Wicklow. Originally established in 1780 as a stage coach lodgings Inn. It is a family run business, recently refurbished to a very high specification. Offering luxury en suite accommodation serving quality home cooked bar food all day and A la Carte menu from 18.00. Strategically situated on the main N11 motorway ideal for golfing, fishing, pony trekking and equestrian holidays in an area rich in historical and cultural pursuits. Irish hospitality at its best. Family and coach tours welcome. Disabled facilities: Private parking. Ramped entrance. Internal circulation space, good. Adapted toilets. Guide dogs permitted.

The Beehive is one of the oldest and renowned pubs in County Wicklow. Originally established in 1780 as a stage coach lodgings Inn. It is a family run business, recently refurbished to a very high specification. Offering luxury en suite accommodation serving quality home cooked bar food all day and A la Carte menu from 18.00. Strategically situated on the main N11 motorway ideal for golfing, fishing, pony trekking and equestrian holidays in an area rich in historical and cultural pursuits. Irish hospitality at its best. Family and coach tours welcome. Disabled facilities: Private parking. Ramped entrance. Internal circulation space, good. Adapted toilets. Guide dogs permitted.

The Roland Wescott Tackle Co. is an established High Street shop, offering discount rods reels poles and equipment. They hold huge stocks of tackle for match, carp, general coarse, fly and sea fishing.
Order on-line or by telephone. The shop is staffed by experienced anglers who are willing and able to answer any queries that you might have.

Open 7days a week, 10am-8pm. Hi-Speed Connection.
GroundFloor: Access to Email, Internet, MSN, Skype, Gadu Gadu.
Printing & Scanning Available.
Low Cost International Payphones.
1st Floor: LAN / On-Line Gaming

Established in 1990, Todd Chart Agency Limited is a family owned company which has grown to become the largest retailer of nautical charts and books in Ireland, and one of the largest in the United Kingdom. Managing Director, William Todd, states that the aim of the company is to supply a fast, cost effective and quality chart service both to Merchant Shipping and to the leisure market

Based at Poole Quay, Dorset, Truly Scrumptious is an independent supplier and retail outlet offering the highest quality traditional confectionery and other home-made products to everyone, from our customers who come in the shop to our corporate clientelle.

From the highest quality hand-made chocolates and fresh fudge to traditional sweets and ice-cream. From Midget Gems to Coconut Ice and beyond. Providing traditional quality and value for money, Truly Scrumptious supplies luxury hampers and boxed products for business gifts and special occasions.

Customer service is one of the most important factors to Truly Scrumptious and the company prides itself on a friendly and family-based atmosphere as well as a personal and caring approach to its business.

Weamar is a comfortable B & B 1 minute from the town.

Booking is advisable

Today at the Woodenbridge Hotel and Lodge we are proud of being the oldest hotel in Ireland, but we are also conscious of the heavy responsibility of living up to 400 years of continuous heritage and tradition. Each day we strive to blend the best traditions of yesteryear with the most professional standards and innovations of the contemporary hotel industry.

Xtreme Boat Sales are official dealers for Glastron Sports Boats and Cruisers. Based in Coleraine we are available for water tests inland on the River Bann and at sea on the beautiful North Coast. Tony and the team have over 30 years experience in the marine trade. Our aim as a company is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best deal, customer service and product available.

We also offer a complete after-sales service inclusive of warranty, service and routine maintenance. Various other services are available such as chandlery sales, storage and ski and wakeboard tuition.