The BluePages guide to Carrickfergus

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.

Aquashak are totally dedicated to offering our customers the best value for money across an extensive array of marine products. We continually monitor the market place to ensure that you, our customer will receive very competitively priced products, yet at the same time still retaining the highest possible level of quality.

Here at Aquashak we believe that being able to facilitate all our customers' marine and sailing requirements is not everything. Value, quality and price of all our products is repeatedly assessed. However we our committed to continually improving our customer services, so on receipt of all orders the processing times are reduced to a minimum, the shipment companies used are constantly monitored for their efficiency, all resulting in faster delivery times for you the customer.

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

A warm welcome awaits you at Beechgrove Farm. Beechgrove is situated along the shores of Belfast Lough on the County Antrim side, approximately 1 mile north-west of Carrickfergus (off the A2) and close to the Knockagh Monument. Beechgrove is open all year round and is comprised of a 16 acre mixed farm.
Beechgrove Farm is a member of a number of Tourist Associations, including the Northern Ireland Tourist Board (NITB)

With two surveyors in this practice, we provide a comprehensive and professional service with emphasis on evidence based reporting and attention to detail. Excellent client feedback indicates that our work has enabled well informed decisions for pre-purchase, new build, damage assessment or litigation situations.
Expertise and instumentation for GRP/FRP, Steel & Aluminium plus machinery and electrical systems assessment-Motor, Sail & Commercial to 24m.
We also specialise in MCA Small Commercial Vessel coding, from initial discussion through to compliance examination and stability assessment. Richard Linford sits on the MCA working groups that developed the codes from 1993 to date. He and Frank Hamer also lecture on the University of Plymouth's well respected Small Craft Suveying course.
Whilst West Country based our service range extends throughout the country with frequent instructions to visit vessels in Europe & overseas.
If you would like to discuss your requirements or any of our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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

Carrick Marine Projects was established in 1991 since when it has provided the boating public with a comprehensive service of repairs, refurbishment and maintenance.

The marina area at Carrickfergus boasts excellent amenities for berthing, setting sail and relaxing. The impressive marina building hosts the customer service team, who are friendly, confident and experienced, ready to greet any visitor 24 hours a day.
What's more, throughout the year and particularly in the summer, there are great festivals and other events to be enjoyed. So, for serious sailors and boating enthusiasts alike, it all adds up to a great experience in a spectacular setting - Carrickfergus Marina.
We look forward to welcoming you.

Established in 1997 castle cabs is a friendly family business with over 12 years experience in the taxi trade and provides an excellent service to clients throughout the local area. The company is situated in Carrickfergus close to all the local amenities.

With a team of over 30 experienced staff members Castle Cabs has a professional team of highly skilled excellent customer services. The company is managed by Marie McCullough who has been focusing on the taxi company for many years.

Castle Cabs has an expanding group of customers based in and around Carrickfergus including pubs, clubs, restaurants and private clients

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!!

We are a North Down media production company specialising in:
- Professional digital and conventional photography
- Broadcast footage
- Graphic design and printing

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.

The hand built bikes that we sell are amongst the most innovative in the world.
Only the very highest quality materials such as magnesium and strong aviation alloys are used, bringing to you extraordinarily lightweight, robust and resilient products.
Like all high quality bikes these superb lightweight alloy frames are hand welded to ensure they are perfectly safe and will give you many years of trouble free service.

If you don't live near Southampton we dispatch to everywhere in the UK and Europe.

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.

Boat Transportation throughout the UK and Europe

With Europcar, you'll always find the best car rental solutions for your business and private needs.

Frankskinsense is a unique shop and online retailer based in Bangor, N.Ireland. They stock all-natural skincare and bodycare ranges - avoiding the chemicals found in mainstream brands. People with very sensitive skin or with conditions such as eczema or psoriasis find this particularly helpful.

Ranges stocked include; Barefoot Botanicals, Living Nature, Lavera, Greenpeople, Trevarno, Purepotions and Natracare - but keep checking our website - we are always looking for new brands which meet our high standards!

We sell everything from toothpaste, shampoos, bodylotion to sunscreens,aftershave and cosmetics. Something for the whole family.

Order online or visit our shop when in Bangor

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.

Gone Fishing were established in 2004 and supplies the county fishing tackle needs in its unique little crammed to the ceilings with stock store on North Street. From rods and reels from such geat makers as jarvis walker, shakespeare, zebco, rhino, browning, fladen and quantum to top quality terminal tackle, accessories and outdoor clothing from such names as mustad, kamasan, ultima, cottonmount and so many more.

We also supply fresh, frozen an preserved fishing baits an have local catch report updates and good knowledge of the best at the moment fishing locations.

Why not call in next time your in port..A Welcome always awaits

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.

PACK & SEND is a company that offers a complete range of postal, freight, courier, packing and removalist services operating through a national retail network. We were founded in 1993, establishing the first PACK & SEND Store in August of that year at Parramatta, NSW, Australia.
PACK & SEND has expanded over 15 years from the one store and is rapidly becoming a global brand. We are continuing to grow our retail network through franchising.
Open 5.5 days a week, we manage packaging, freight and message sending services for businesses of all sizes, as well as for householders and tourists. Our freight solutions range from sending a 20gm letter to a 1 tonne consignment.
We offer over 30 different freight services, enabling us to deliver to any destination on the planet. Message sending services include not only courier and mailing of hard documents but the electronic transmission of messages. We sell packaging supplies and can custom pack items of any size or weight.
We are the industry leader with respect to handling goods that are fragile, large, awkward, and valuable.

Local attractions include Carrickfergus Castle and the Marina. For shops and Amenities Carrickfergus town centre is only half a mile away.

Our 49 Bedroom Carrickfergus Premier Inn has everything you'd expect , incredibly comfy beds in every room and an onsite Brewers Fayre restaurant serving great value pub favourites in a family friendly environment.

Rates :- Mon –Thu from £60 per room per night – Room Only
Fri – Sun from £54 per room per night – Room Only

Higher Prices may apply during key events Promotional offers may be available via our website

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.

I started in the trade from the age of 15 as an apprentice in a local Cornish boatbuilding and repairs yard serving a 4 ½ year apprenticeship as a traditional boatbuilder/repairer. Working on all types of craft including yachts, lifeboats, Fishing vessels, passenger vessels and a wide range of m.o.d. craft. Working to a high standard. Meeting with Llyods and Mca standards where required.
Subsequently have continued in the trade of mainly extensive boat repairs for a further 19 yrs. Covering just about all aspects of yacht and boat repair work, in and around south east Cornwall and west Devon.
My work has been mainly concentrated on traditional wooden craft but does expand through to contemporary construction methods and applications.

Repertoire online brings to you the largest collection of Men’s & Women’s, formal and casual designer fashion available online….
Since opening its’ first stores over 15 years ago, Repertoire has established itself as one of the leading independent retailers of major designer labels in Southern England. With 6 stores, stocking a wide selection of over 100 key designer brands, we cover all styles, from casual denim to formal dressing. From long-established labels to hot new brands, our expert buyers constantly strive to offer our customers an unrivalled selection.
With our established network of stores, we have long been the place to shop for top designer fashions, now you can shop online with the same confidence from our huge range of stock.

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.

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.

We have extricated, lifted and loaded countless boats from awkward corners all over the world and transported them as high and wide loads on the roads of Europe, to be launched on the rivers, canals and seas of the world.

If you send us the details of a current boat transport problem, we will try and offer you a safe, reliable and cost-effective solution. Our advice is free, although we might very well try to persuade you to give us the job!

Hauling, shipping, extricating, salvaging motor yachts, sailing cruisers, barges, trawlers, in Britain and worldwide.
We unstep the masts, stow the rigging, transport by road and sea, lift, launch and re-rig all craft.
We crew and deliver survey vessels on tightly-timed moves for the leading European operators.
We pack and ship yachts of all sizes across the Atlantic Ocean.
Every week for 39 years, Sealand Boat Deliveries have been moving special boats and important yachts for unforgettable customers.

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

Working to the exacting standards demanded by some of England's most prestigious boat builders, including Princess Yachts International, Teak Decking Limited has fully-equipped workshops and employs a team of highly skilled, dedicated craftsmen. The company is based in Plymouth and has been established for over 14 years.

We work right across the UK supplying decks, interior floors and tables for both production and one off models, and for refits of modern yachts. We work with primarily with teak, but also in other wood.

The company offers exceptionally competitive prices and a faster than usual turnaround. Contact us today for a guideline price and production schedule.

Welcome to the Joymount Arms
For good food, reasonable prices and a cosy atmosphere, make your way to the Joymount Arms in Carrickfergus.
Long established in the area, it was bought in 2002 by Jack Creighton who then renovated an adjoining house to incorporate "Ownies", its new bistro. "Ownies Bistro" while specializing in freshly cooked seafood also offers a very extensive menu with everything from traditional meals such as Beef and Guinness Pie with Buttery Champ and Fresh Beer Battered Cod with Homemade Chips to tantalizing dishes of Slow Roast Shoulder of Lamb, Chicken Carbonara or Grilled Steaks, in fact something to suit all tastes. Why not call in and find out! You will dine and relax under the old beams as friendly and efficient staff attend to your needs.
Upstairs, a function room holds up to 70 people and caters for parties, weddings and private dinner events. Here diners overlook the stunning view of the sea as they enjoy the sumptuous food prepared by professional chefs.
The relaxed and friendly atmosphere and professional staff form a big part of the Joymount Arms success.
With open fires and traditional surroundings, regular live music, quizzes, and the best pint of Guinness in the area, the Joymount Arms is a must for good food and drink, and great craic.

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.

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.

The call of the sea is strong in these islands. Every year more people are 'taking to the boats' in search of fun, freedom...and fitness. Nothing can be more exhilarating than to sail the seas in the company of like-minded people, to enjoy the relaxation of life on board a yacht or motor cruiser and to return to harbour invigorated and tanned from your time afloat - all so different from the routine of the office!

Ulster Sailing School courses provide an opportunity for men and women of all ages (with or without experience) to sample the thrill of sailing around some of the most scenic coastlines of Britain and Ireland.

For the newcomer it's a safe and pleasurable way to spend a holiday afloat, and perhaps learn a new skill. More experienced sailors can improve their navigation, boathandling and seamanship under the tutelage of RYA qualified Yachtmaster instructors.

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.