BOATING ATLANTICYOURGUIDE TO MARINAS, YACHT CLUBS, EVENTS, SERVICES, AND MORE GUIDE 2019
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BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019Publisher/Editor Suzanne Rent Published in partnership with boatingatlantic.comDesign Kimber Grenier kimbergrenier.comPrinting Advocate Printing & PublishingContributing Pat NelderEditors FOR ADVERTISING, CONTACT: No portion of this guide can be reprinted or transmitted Suzanne Rent without consent of the publisher. While we work to ensure content is accurate, we are tel. 902-789-9673 not responsible for errors or omissions. Please [email protected] [email protected] for corrections and clarifications.6 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019
PLOT YOUR COURSE: CONTENTSWelcome Message 8 COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA 34Important Cruising Information and Links 10 Featured Marinas 40 Best Boating Events 42NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY 12 2019 Sailing Events AND ST. JOHN RIVER 16 56Featured Marinas 17 NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT 62Best Boating Events Featured Marinas 64Festivals and More 20 Best Boating Events 24 Festivals and More 50, 51CAPE BRETON 25Featured Marinas 26 MAPS 50, 51Best Boating Events Coastal Nova Scotia 50Festivals and More 28 Prince Edward Island and 51Coastal Attractions 30 the Northumberland Strait 52 31 New Brunswick & St. John River NEWFOUNDLAND 32 Cape Breton 49Featured Marinas Newfoundland 54Best Boating Events 68Festivals and More EDITORIALSCoastal Attractions Whales & Other Wildlife Learning to Sail in Atlantic Canada On Our Cover: Sealark, a Hinckley 40 owned by Working Together to Study Sea Turtles Garry Carpenter, sails on the St. John River nearWickhamPhoto: Cathy McKelveyTHE MORE KNOWLEDGE YOU HAVE,THE MORE ENJOYABLE BOATING BECOMES.Register for a boating course at: boatingcourses.caWe offer seminars, online classes, local mentors,in-person classes, simulations and more. Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Escadrilles canadiennes de plaisance www.boatingcourses.ca | 1-888-CPS-BOAT BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 7
WELCOME FROM OUR PRESIDENTWelcome to the 2019 editionof Boating Atlantic. This is acomprehensive guide forboaters and sailors who livein or visit Atlantic Canada.This guide is divided into the best boating Life in Atlantic Canada is a life by the water, regions in Atlantic Canada, including the and a boat is a great way to enjoy our coastlines,St. John River, Bay of Fundy, Cape Breton, the lakes, and rivers. And be sure to read ourNorthumberland Strait, Newfoundland and stories on some of the fascinating wildlife you’llLabrador, and coastal Nova Scotia. Each section encounter while on the water.features events and destinations you can checkout this coming boating season. As well, we If you’re a beginner boater, this guide is a greatincluded some of the dealers and services you place to start learning about boating in Atlanticcan call upon. Canada. We have information on the services, boat dealers, and chandleries that will help you This guide also includes detailed listings for get on the water in your own vessel.marina and yacht clubs around Atlantic Canada,along with maps that can help you plan your Remember, to check out our Facebook pageboating adventures this season. Boating Atlantic, where we will post news, events, and where you can share your own boating Every region in Atlantic Canada offers adventures year-round. Feel free to leave yoursomething unique for boaters. Sail the warm comments, questions, and tips for other boaters.waters of the Northumberland Strait from Nova You can also check us out at boatingatlantic.com.Scotia to Prince Edward Island. Boat past majestic Welcome to our waters!icebergs in Newfoundland and Labrador. Make Be safe and enjoy the season.your way along the mighty St. John River in NewBrunswick. Watch whales play and breach in Tara Millsthe Bay of Fundy. Sail the historic coves, bays, President, Boating Atlanticand inlets of coastal Nova Scotia. Or explore the [email protected] of Cape Breton Island through the Brasd’Or Lakes.8 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019
For information on new boats,repairs, restorations, serviceor storage of commercial orpleasure boats in Canada’sMaritimes, visit: www.nsboats.comBEST PRACTICES ONTHE WATER GUIDEAs Canadian sailors we enjoy many specialconnections with water. Canada has thelongest coastline and the most lakes in theworld, and more than two million rivers. All ofthis water flows across the land and drains intoone of our three oceans: the Pacific, Atlanticand Arctic.This 11-page guide provides users with theknow-how to make smart decisions whenenjoying activities in, on, and around the water.DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE ATcwf-fcf.org/en/explore-our-work/connecting-with-nature/on-the-water/wild-about-sports/water-sports/best-practices-on-the-water.html BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 9
IMPORTANT CRUISING INFORMATIONBringing Your Boat to Cruise in Canada Faster processing with the NEXUS programMarine Reporting sites are listed here: The NEXUS program provides low-risk travellers thehttps://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/services/ option to be pre-approved by both the CBSA and thetrsm-sdtm-eng.html United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Members can call the NEXUS marine reportingAs owner/operator of the boat, it is your number up to four hours in advance of their arrivalresponsibility to report to the CBSA. in Canada for more convenient processing. They alsoContact the CBSA Telephone Reporting Centre have access to expedited security screening at major(TRC) and request clearance to enter Canada. airports in Canada and the United States. MembersOnly the owner/operator may leave the boat to benefit from expedited border clearance at land, airplace the call to the TRC. Everyone else must and marine ports of entry. The program is available byremain onboard until the CBSA gives authorization. application only and the fee is $50 for five years. TheToll free: 1-888-226-7277 NEXUS program is jointly administered by the CBSAOR and the CBP. For more information visitReport directly in-person at one of 10 Direct www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html.Reporting sites, which are CBSA staffed marine The NEXUS telephone reporting line is: 866-399-5887ports of entry. https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/do-rb/services/trsm-sdtm-eng.html Cannabis Despite the fact that cannabis (marijuana) is legalMaking your report: and regulated in Canada, it remains illegal to takeWhen you contact the TRC, you will be asked about cannabis across Canada’s national borders, whetheryour trip, passengers, and whether you have any goods you are entering or leaving Canada. For moreto declare. You must collect the information from each information, consult www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-passenger onboard and provide it to the TRC. voyage/cannabis-eng.htmlPre-registration of travel information Leaving Your Boat in CanadaTo help ensure minimal wait times for private boat Since October 11, 2018, vessels temporarily importedowners/operators reporting their entry into Canada into Canada for the purposes of repair, alteration,using the CBSA TRC, we recommend that you or storage are granted remission of surtaxes paid orpre-register your personal and travel document payable pursuant to the United States Surtax Orderinformation in advance. You must provide the https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/cn-ad/following information for each individual on the boat: cn18-16-eng.html• Full legal name You are permitted to leave your vessel in Canada if you• Date of birth plan to make a series of visits to Canada throughout• Travel document number, type and expiry date the boating season. You must advise the CBSA border services officer of your plans at the time of yourYou can e-mail your information to initial arrival in Canada and provide the officer theTRC_PreRegistration_InscriptionPréalable_ anticipated date that the boat will leave [email protected]. The CBSA will enter your Boats must be removed/leave Canada at the end ofinformation into their system within 24 hours of the originally declared date, or within 12 monthsreceipt. You must still use the regular reporting from the date of importation, whichever is earlier.methods to report your entry. Whether you chose to If you wish to leave your vessel in Canada for repairpre-register or not, be sure to always have your travel or storage at the end of the boating season, or if youdocuments on hand when you call the TRC to report wish to import your vessel strictly for those services,entry into Canada. you or your agent must provide the CBSA with the following information:10 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019
The work order with details of vessel repairs to be A copy of the latest Canadian Safe Boating Guidecarried out, or the agreement for the vessel storage, is available for download at http://www.tc.gc.ca/or both, if applicable; media/documents/marinesafety/TP-511e.pdfBoth the work order and/or storage agreement mustshow the expected completion date; and Sewage RegulationsThe documents must also indicate where the vessel If you are boating in Atlantic Canada, the followingwill be located. regulations apply:The vessel will be documented on form E29B and • All pleasure craft equipped with a toilet must havea refundable security deposit may be required. Themaximum vessel retention period in Canada without a holding tank for sewagethe payment of duty or taxes is normally 12 months • Discharge in inland waters including the Brasfor storage and 18 months for repair. Extensions maybe possible. d’Or Lake is prohibited • Boats at sea can discharge if they are threehttps://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/dm-md/d8/d8-1-1-eng.html miles offshore and moving at their fastestTo find out more information, please visit feasible speedThe Canadian Border Services Website at • Sewage can be discharged ashore at pumpouthttp://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/fv-be/menu-eng.html facilitiesBoating Safety Shoreline Speed RestrictionTransport Canada Marine Safety’s Office of Boating In Nova Scotia there is a shoreline speed restrictionSafety encourages boaters to explore Canada’s on the rivers and lakes including the Bras d’Or Lake.waterways responsibly. All recreational boaters areexpected to know the rules that govern their safe No person shall operate a power-driven vessel at aenjoyment of Canada’s waters, including mandatory speed in excess of 10 km/h (6mph) within 30 metressafety equipment, the safe operation of vessels and (100 feet) of the shore.the protection of the environment. The restriction does not apply to:To operate a motorized boat in Canada, you need (a) a vessel that is operated for the purpose ofproof of competency to show that you have basicboating safety knowledge. The most common form towing a person on water skis or on any otherof proof of competency is a Pleasure Craft Operator sporting or recreational equipment, if the vesselCard. You can get one by taking a boating safety follows a course away from and perpendicular tocourse and/or passing a boating safety test from a the shore; andTransport Canada accredited course provider. (b) in respect of a power-driven vessel that is operatedIn addition, all recreational boats with a motor of 10 (i) in rivers that are less than 100 metres inhorsepower (7.5 kW) or more must have a pleasurecraft licence. Pleasure craft licences are free and are width or in canals or buoyed channels, orvalid for 10 years. Information about licensing of (ii) in any waters referred to in Schedule 6 of therecreational boats can be found here http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/debs-obs-paperwork- Vessel Operation Restriction Regulations inpaperwork_boat_licence-3211.htm#a11 respect of which a maximum speed is set out.For more information on recreational boatingregulations, visit www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety For more information about the Canadian regulations for recreational boaters contact: Office of Boating Safety www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety Telephone 1-800-267-6687 BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 11
REGIONNEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVERMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 30 AMPBathurst Marina 18 Y 50' 7'Bathurst | 506-547-1166 | Facebook: marina.de.bathurstBrundage Point River Centre 5 Y 35' 5' NWestfield | 506-738-6406town.grandbay-westfield.nb.ca/about-our-town/marine-information/Chipman Marine Wharf 14 Y 40' 10' 30Chipman | 506-339-6601 AMPchipmannb.org/chipman-marinaDalhousie Regional Marina 17 Y 40' 6' 20-30Dalhousie | 506-684-5298 AMPdalhousie.ca/attractions/all/dalhousie-regional-marinaEvandale Resort 6 Y 60’ 8’ 20Evandale | 506-468-2222 AMPevandaleresort.com/marina.htmlFredericton Yacht Club 12 Y 40' 8' 15Fredericton | fyc.ca AMPFredericton Yacht Club (Douglas Harbour)Douglas Harbour | fyc.ca 13 Y 40’ 6’ 30Gagetown Marina AMPGagetown | 506-261-2309 | gagetownmarina.ca 7 Y 75' 10' 30-50 AMPMactaquac Power Boat Marina 11 Y 48' 16' 30Keswick Ridge | 506-461-2349 [email protected] Boat Club 8 Y 90' 12' 30Oromocto | 506-357-7374 | oromoctoboatclub.ca AMPRegent Street Wharf / Capital City Boat Club 9 Y 60' 0’ 15 & 30Fredericton | 506-455-1445 | capitalcityboatclub.com AMPRothesay Yacht Club 15 Y 36' 4' 30Rothesay | 506-847-7245 AMProthesayyachtclub.com12 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out StorageN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S Y 47.37'18\"N 65.39'06\"WY Y N Water N W N 45.21'39\"N 66.14'18\"WN Y N Water Y W N 46.10'25\"N 65.53'13\"WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S N 48.6'59\"N 66.38'45\"W N (Gas & DieselY N Available Water/Ice N W N 45.35’52”N 66.01’73”W ashore)Y Y N Water N W Y 45.91’ 66.09’Y Y N Water Y W/S Y 45.55’N 66.05’.8”WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.47'10\"N 66.08'39\"WN Y Gas Water/Ice Y W Y 45.56'57\"N 66.52'54\"WN Y Gas, High Water/Ice Y W/L/S N 45.51'2\"N 66.28'9\"W test onlyY N N Water/Ice Y W N 45.58'N 66.38'WY Y N Water/Ice Y W Y 45.23'37\"N 65.59'56W NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 13
REGIONNEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVERMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power LengthRoyal Kennebaccasis Yacht Club 15Saint John | 506-632-0186 | rkyc.nb.ca 16 Y 150' 6' AMPSaint John Marina Ltd Saint John | 506-738-8484 | saintjohnmarina.ca 3 Y 80' 6' 30Saint John Power Boat Club AMPSaint John | 506-642-5233 | sjpowerboatclub.ca 4 Y 60' 6' 15 AMPSt Andrew’s Market Wharf 2 Y 180’ 13' YSt Andrew’s | 506-529-5170 cell; 506-467-6682 (limited)www.townofsaintandrews.ca/directory/saint-andrews-market-wharfWoodstock Valley Yacht Club 1 Y 30’ 14’ 15-30Woodstock | 506-328-9780 AMPwww.town.woodstock.nb.ca/m/woodstock-tourism/woodstock-marinaYork Centennial Park Sailboat Marina 10 Y 64’ 30’ YMactaquac | 506-363-4747 | [email protected] at building,http://sailmsa.com/wordpress not on docks RECREATIONAL FISHING: NEW BRUNSWICK The government of New Brunswick maintains an informative website at https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/erd/ natural_resources/content/fish.html Here you will find information about fishing regulations, where to fish, types of fish, aquatic invasive species and how to stop the spread of invasive species, stocked waters and a fishing guide directory.14 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out StorageY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S Y 45.18'21\"N 66.22'17\"WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.19'N 65.53'WN N N Water/Ice N W/S/L N 45.16'N 66.05'W NY Y (available Water/Ice Y W/S N 45.04'11\"N 67.03'W locally)Y Y Gas Water/Ice Y W N 46.08.29’N 67.34.514’W NN (available at (available atY Y Mactaquac Water Mactaquac W Y 45.56’57”N 66.52’54”W Marina) Marina) ssuunnnnyybbrrooookk130 Marina Rd, Suite 202, ChesteryyBaaasincc, NhhS Btt0ssJ 1K0 130 MarinaPORdB, oSxu5ite4620C2h,eCstheer,stNeSr BBa0sJin1, JN0S B0J 1K0 PO Box 546 Chester, NS B0J 1J0 CChhAAssrrssiioosscciiaattPPee BBoorroowwkkeerreerr c 902.275.8796 w 902.275.2424 [email protected] sunnybwroo9k0y2a.2c7h5ts.2.c4o2m4 [email protected] sunnybrookyachts.com NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 15
BEST BOATING EVENTS:NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER MONCTON BOAT SHOW MARCH 29 TO 31, 2019 monctonboatshow.ca Get ready for the season at the largest boat show in New Brunswick. Over this three-day show, you can shop dealers, chandleries, and services at Moncton Coliseum. Boat models include fishing boats, inflatables, cruisers, and runabouts, and personal watercraft. Shop for accessories, learn about insurance and financing, and sit in on one of the seminars about the boating lifestyle. This show coincides with the New Brunswick Sportsmen’s Show and the Dieppe Fly Fishing Forum.FESTIVALS AND MORE:NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER DORY BOAT FESTIVAL JULY 10 TO 14, 2019 PETIT-ROCHER, N.B. festivaldesrameurs.net This festival has been a highlight in the community since 1968. Every year, about 20 teams compete to row across the Bay of Chaleur, an intense 35-kilometre crossing for which the rowers train. Visitors can take part in the live performances, bingo, fireworks, parade, and activities for kids.SBYC CIRCUIT REGATTAAUGUST 2019SHEDIAC BAY YACHT CLUB, SHEDIAC, N.B.sbyc.caHosted by the Shediac Bay Yacht Club, this regatta is open to boats in the 29er, Club 420, Laser,Laser Radial, Laser 4.7, Optimist and classes and taking place in the beautiful Shediac Bay.16 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER
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FESTIVALS AND MORE:NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVERBEAUX VENDREDIS LOBSTER PHOTOS: PIERRE BOISSONNAULTAND CLAM SUPPERSBELLIVEAU COVE, YARMOUTH ANDACADIAN SHORE, EVERY FRIDAYFROM JUNE UNTIL AUGUST 2019lapointeseafoods.comA perfect way to spend a summer Friday night on Nova Scotia’s gorgeous Acadian shores. Indulge in adinner of fresh lobster, steamed clams, and snow crab on Belliveau Cove Wharf in St. Mary’s. This is agreat way to learn about how seafood is sourced. Enjoy live music and a local dining experience.OROMOCTO PIONEER DAYS HARVEST JAZZ AND BLUES FESTIVALJULY 1 WEEKEND, 2019 FREDERICTON, SEPTEMBER 10 TO 15, 2019pioneerdays.ca harvestjazzandblues.comCelebrate Oromocto and the history of theregion with a midway, concerts on the green, Taking up three city blocks, some of the bestfireworks, and pub. Local pubs will be open blues acts take the stages throughout historicwith live music. downtown Fredericton every September for this long-running music festival. With more thanBUSKERS ON THE BAY FESTIVAL 400 acts over six days, there’s more than enoughSAINT JOHN, JULY 16 TO 21, 2019 styles and sounds for every visitor. Listen tomarketsquaresj.com/buskers-on-the-bay Cajun, blues, jazz shows at great prices. PreviousThis will be the 29th year for this signature event acts included Colin James, Bruce Cockburn,in New Brunswick featuring some of the best John Campbelljohn, Anders Osbourne, Mattprofessional street performers from around the Minglewood, and Martha Wainwright.world. Take in acrobatic acts, fire eaters, musicaltalent, and get belly laughs with comic acts, too.18 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER
DIGBY SCALLOP DAYSAUGUST 8 TO 11, 2019digbyscallopdays.caDigby is known around the world for its scallops and this annual event celebrates the seafood.Check out activities like aqua golf, touch tank, scallop shucking competitions. Be sure to samplescallops at the barbecue and take in views of the Bay of Fundy, too.BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES:NEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVERBOAT AND MOTOR DEALERS (NB) Gateway Insurance Seamasters 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca 506-633-0070 | seamasters.ns.ca Skippers’ Plan 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com YACHT BROKERSOcean Yacht Sales Ltd. ONLINE DEALERS902-455-5565 | oceanyachtsales.com BoatDealers.ca 877-926-2822 | boatdealers.caSunnybrook Yacht Brokers 902-275-2424 | sunnybrookyachts.com MAGAZINES Canadian Yachting FINANCIAL SERVICES 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.caWalker Financial Services 705-444-6618 | toyloan.com BOATING INFORMATION Discover Boating BOATER EDUCATION discoverboating.caBoatsmart! Canada 877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com BOAT TRANSPORTATION Schooner Cove Marine INSURANCE 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.comFairway Insurance Services 888-245-4741 | fairway.caNEW BRUNSWICK, BAY OF FUNDY & ST. JOHN RIVER • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 19
REGIONCAPE BRETONMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 30-50Baddeck Marine AMPBaddeck | 902-295-2434 | baddeckmarine.com 88 Y 90' 8-14'Barra Strait MarinaGrand Narrows | 902-622-1313 86 Y 100' 8-12' 15grandnarrowswaterfront.com AMPBen Eoin Yacht ClubBen Eoin | 902-828-1099 | beneoinmarina.com 84 Y 100' 8' 15-30-60Bras d’Or Yacht Club AMPBaddeck | 902-295-2107 | bradoryachtclub.caCape Breton Boat Yard 87 N UU UBaddeck | 902-295-2664Dobson Yacht Club 89 Y 140' 10' 30Westmount | 902-564-6994 | dobsonyachtclub.org AMPIsle Madame Boat Club 78 Y 65' 9' 30-50Arichat | 902-226-0773 | islemadameboatclub.ca AMPLennox Passage Yacht Club 82 Y 40' 9' 15-30D’Escousse | 902-631-0069 | lpyc.ca AMP 81 Y 60' 10-12' 30 AMPCHARTS, PUBLICATIONS, TIDES & WEATHER LINKSCHARTS & PUBLICATIONS directions, tides and water levels with links to Chart Dealers at www.charts.gc.caAll vessels in Canadian waters must carryand use nautical charts and related Notices to Mariners provides you withpublications pursuant to the Canada the necessary information to update allShipping Act, 2001, Charts and Nautical of your charts and nautical publications.Publications Regulations, that are issued It will advise you of our new initiatives,by, or on the authority of, the Canadian services and also of some importantHydrographic Service. The Canadian announcements concerning the maritimeHydrographic Service (CHS) has information community and can be viewed atabout available charts, digital charts, sailing www.notmar.gc.ca20 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • CAPE BRETON
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage 60.44’52”WY N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.5’57”NY Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 45.57'38\" 60.47'67\"N Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.58.907N 60.25.884WY YN N N W/S Y 46.6'W 60.47'55\"WY N N Water Y W/S/L Y 46.5'46\"N 60.45'12\"WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.08'14\"N 60.12'16'W N Y arrangements W/S members 45.30'NY Y can be made Water Y 61'2\"W only for fuelY Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 45.35’18”N 60.57’42”WTIDESInformation about Tides can be viewedat www.tides.gc.caWEATHER LINKSwww.weather.gc.cawww.theweathernetwork.comwww.windfinder.com CAPE BRETON • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 21
REGIONCAPE BRETONMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power LengthMarina Du Havre-Cheticamp WharfCheticamp | 902-224-0442 or 902-224-3009 76 Y 100' 7' 20 AMPhacheticamp.caMira Boat Club 80 Y 65' 9' 30Mira River | 902-564-8660 | miraboatclub.com AMPNorthern Yacht Club 77 Y 60' 10' UNorth Sydney | 902-794-9121www.northernyachtclub.caRoyal Cape Breton Yacht Club Marina 79 Y 60' 15' 30Sydney | 902-564-0800 or 902-565-6287 AMPsydneyport.ca/cruise/marinaRoss Ferry Marina 90 day time only 40' 16' NRoss Ferry | rossferrymarinepark.weebly.comSt. Peter’s Marina 83 Y 120' 12' 30-50St Peters | 902-535-2729 or 902-623-0220 AMPst-peters-marina.comStrait of Canso Yacht Club 75 Y 80’ 7’ 15-30Port Hawkesbury | 902-625-1918 | straitofcansoyc.ca AMPWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre AssociationWhycocomagh | 902-623-0919 | hogoma.ca 85 Y 40' 8' N22 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • CAPE BRETON
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out StorageN NY Y N W/S N 46.38’8”N 61.0’28”WN YY Y NW N 46.02’70”N 60.01.59” N arrangementsN Y can be made Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.11’20”N 60.15’56”W for fuelN YN Y Y W/S N 46.08’45”N 60.11’84”WN Y N Water Y W/S N 46.07'N 60.35'WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.39'40\"N 60.52'32\"WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 45.36’51”N 61.21’53”WY Y N Water Y W/S N 45.58’N 61.06’W CAPE BRETON • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 23
BEST BOATING EVENTS:CAPE BRETON PHOTO: MORRISON POWELLEAST BAY REGATTA NORTHERN YACHT CLUBJULY 26 TO 28, 2019 ANNUAL REGATTAbeneoinmarina.com NORTH SYDNEY, AUGUST 2019 northeryachtclub.caThis regatta starts on Friday with social eventsand heads into the weekend with races on Three days of racing in the North West ArmSaturday and Sunday. Join in on dinners, boundaries for all classes of boats. There’s also aevening entertainment, barbecues, and more. weekend of fun activities, including barbecues, pot lucks, and musical entertainment. WALLACE MACASKILL CUP AUGUST 2 TO 4, 2019 wallacemacaskillyachtclub.com Customary warm-up races kick off this annual event, which is now in its 30th year. The big race takes place Saturday over a 25-mile course on the Bras d’Or Lakes. Hosted by the Wallace MacAskill Yacht Club. Stay after the races for chowder, games, awards, entertainment, and tour this historic Cape Breton village.BADDECK RACE WEEKAUGUST 4 TO 10, 2019brasdoryachtclub.ca/racing.cfmKick off the first Sunday in August with, this regatta hosted by the Bras d’Or Yacht Club andsome of the best racing on the Bras d’Or Lakes. There will be a sail through on the lakes and thenraces every day. There are classes for junior sailors in prams, optimists, lasers, and 420s. The finalrace of the week is the Gardiner Hubbard Bell race. The winners of this race receive a prestigioustrophy that is housed at the Alexander Graham Bell Museum.24 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • CAPE BRETON
FESTIVALS AND MORE: NEW WATERFORD COAL DUST DAYS JULY 12 TO 21, 2019CAPE BRETON coaldustdays.caROOTS TO BOOTS FESTIVAL This summer festival celebrates NewCHETICAMP, JUNE 13 TO 16, 2019 Waterford’s coal-mining history with severalrootstobootsfestival.ca days of events including a parade, basketballKick off the summer with this festival along tournaments, kitchen parties, tavern tours,the Cabot Trail. Events include storytelling, pet shows, and much more.hiking, food, local-flavour, concerts,songwriters’ circle and late-night squaredances, and seafood feasts. PHOTO: COREY KATZCELTIC COLOURSOCTOBER 11 TO 19, 2019celtic-colours.comA celebration of all things Celtic, including some of the top Celtic talent from across Cape Bretonand around the world. Musicians play on stages in Sydney, Port Hawkesbury, and at smallervenues in communities across the island. This is also the season to check out the spectacularchanging leaves on trees along the Cabot Trail.RECREATIONAL FISHING:CAPE BRETONThe Government of Nova Scotia maintains an informative website athttps://novascotia.ca/fish/sportfishing/Here you will find information about fishing licenses and permits, laws andregulations, fishing lakes, hatchery programs, education, resource managementand the Anglers Handbook. CAPE BRETON • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 25
PHOTO: PARKS CANADA PHOTO: PARKS CANADA/DESTINATION CAPE BRETONCOASTAL ATTRACTIONS:CAPE BRETONALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL MUSEUM FORTRESS OF LOUISBOURGBADDECK, N.S. LOUISBOURG, N.S.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/grahambell pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/ns/louisbourg/infoA museum filled with the artifacts, photos, and Step back into time 300 years to life in a Frenchreplicas outlining the extraordinary career of fortress on the shores of Cape Breton. The Fortressinventor Alexander Graham Bell. Take the White of Louisbourg was established by the French inGlove Tour, which takes you behind the scenes to 1713, fell under attack by the British twice, and fellexplore Bell’s photos, gadgets, and other artifacts. into disrepair. Reconstruction began in the 1960s. Featuring guides dressed in period costume, this living museum offers detailed insights into daily life here in the 18th century.BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES:CAPE BRETONBOAT SERVICES, ONLINE DEALERSEQUIPMENT AND CHANDLERY BoatDealers.ca Baddeck Marine 877-926-2822 | boatdealers.ca902-295-2434 | baddeckmarine.com MAGAZINESFINANCIAL SERVICES Canadian Yachting Walker Financial Services 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.ca705-444-6618 | toyloan.com BOATING INFORMATIONBOATER EDUCATION Discover Boating Boatsmart! Canada discoverboating.ca877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com BOAT TRANSPORTATIONINSURANCE Schooner Cove Marine Fairway Insurance Services 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com888-245-4741 | fairway.ca Gateway Insurance 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca Skippers’ Plan 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com 26 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • CAPE BRETON
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REGIONNEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADORMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length YAdmiral’s MarinaHarbour Grace | 709-596-0605 97 Y U 10'[email protected] | hrgrace.ca/site/the-admirals-marinaBay of Islands Yacht Club Y U 30Corner Brook | 709-785-1188 91 by appoint- 60’ AMPbayofislandsyachtclub.com mentBonavista Harbour Authority 95 Y 75' 20' 30Bonavista | 709-468-1209 | Facebook: Bonavista1990 AMPClarenville Rotary Marina 94 Y 100' 30-40' YClarenville | 709-425-4392 | clarenvilleyachtclub.caDock Marina, Trinity 96 Y 140' 20' YTrinity | 709-464-2133 | atlanticadventures.comFogo Island Marine Information Centre 9’ 30 AMPSeldom, Fogo Island 120 volt709-627-3366 (seasonal) 709-266-1320 Town Office 93 Y 75’ lowesttownoffogoisland.ca/home/42 tide at frontageHolyrood Marina/TerraNova YC 99 Y UU YHolyrood | 709-229-4348 | tnyc.caLewisporte Marina Complex 92 Y 60' 8' 30-50Lewisporte | 709-535-3633 AMPlewisporteyachtclub.com; email: [email protected] Newfoundland Yacht Club 100 Y 60' 9' 30Conception Bay | 709-834-5151 | rnyc.nf.ca AMPVeterans Quay Marina 98 Y 50' 8' 15, 20, 30Bay Roberts | 709-786-2075 AMPrclbranch32nl.ca | bayroberts.com28 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage 53.09’WN YN Water N W/S N 47.41’NN Y Y Water N W/S/L Y 48.57’49”N 58.01’11”W arrangements can be madeN Y Gas/Diesel W N W/S/L N 48'39N 53.06WN Y N Water N W/S/L Y 48.09’N 53.57’WN N N Water/Ice N W/S/L N 48.22’N 53.21’W Not onN site but in N Y N W/S/L N 49° 36’ 54° 11’ the Com- 36.02”N 06.54” W munityN N Gas/Diesel Water N W/S/L Y 47'.23.21''N 53'.07.53''W20 Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 49'.14.37.83N 55'.03.19.86''WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 47.31’19” N 52.58’8” W (boat storage)N Y N Water/Ice N W/S N 47.35’N 53.16’W NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 29
BEST BOATING EVENTS:NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADORNEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR TRINITY BAY RENDEZVOUSKEELBOAT CHAMPIONSHIPS TRINITYHOLYROOD AUGUST 2 TO 4, 2019JULY 20, 2019 facebook.com/trinityrendezvoustnyc.ca | squidfest.ca A weekend of sailing and power boating in Trinity Bay, including the Trinity Cup.Hosted by the Terra Nova Yacht Club in Fundraising dinners of local cuisine andconjunction with Squidfest in the town of hiking tours part of this weekend.Holyrood. Check out spectacular racing whiletaking in the events of Squidfest, including a ROYAL NEWFOUNDLANDbeach party, calamari-eating contests, dances, YACHT CLUB RACE WEEKaxe-throwing, and music in the park. CONCEPTION BAY SOUTH AUGUST 16 TO 20, 2019CAPTAIN PETER WATKINS rnyc.nf.caHARBOUR CUP RACE A week of competitive racing in beautifulLEWISPORTE YACHT CLUB Conception Bay and social events, includingAUGUST 7 TO 10, 2019 dinners, dances, and live entertainment. Hostedlewisporteyachtclub.com by the Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club, North America’s most eastern yacht club.This race in Lewisporte Harbour is open toall sailors of skill level and crew compliments.A cup presentation and social will be held inthe clubhouse after the race. Hosted alongwith the town’s annual Mussel Soiree.30 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
FESTIVALS AND MORE: NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADORPHOTOS: WOODEN BOAT MUSEUM BOAT-BUILDING WORKSHOPS WINTERTON, JULY TO SEPTEMBER, 2019 woodenboatmuseum.com Sign up for a one-day or a weeklong course and learn how to build a traditional wooden dory with instruction from a master boat builder. Boats you learn to build include the Grand Banks dory and the 16’ 4” Winterton Rodney. Special packages include accommodations and breakfast.PHOTO: TOWN OF GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR EXPLOITS VALLEY SALMON FESTIVAL GEORGE STREET FESTIVAL GRAND FALLS-WINDSOR, JULY 2018 ST. JOHN’S, evsalmonfestival.com AUGUST 1 TO 7, 2019 georgestreelive.ca This is the largest five-day festival in the province. Previous acts included KISS, Join up to 50,000 people on the “biggest little Aerosmith, The Tragically Hip, Blue Rodeo, street in North America” for a summer party. and Matt Minglewood. Other events include There are pubs, restaurants, and music venues salmon dinners and a Friday night dance. packed into downtown St. John’s in a Newfoundland kitchen party that hits the street. NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 31
COASTAL ATTRACTIONS:NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR THE ROOMS ST. JOHN’S therooms.ca Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest cultural space, The Rooms contains artifacts, art, and historical records telling the stories of the province. Collections include those on the government archives, history of sport in the province, and more than 400,000 still images. Exhibits include Up the Pond: The Royal St. John’s Regatta and All Around the Circle: An A to Z of Newfoundland and Labrador Places. PHOTO: THE PROVINCIAL SEAMAN MUSEUMGROS MORNE NATIONAL PARK PROVINCIAL SEAMAN’S MUSEUMpc.gc.ca/en/pn-np/nl/grosmorne/info GRAND BANK therooms.ca/museumsThis national park is a world UNESCO WorldHeritage Site covering about 1,850 square A look back at the resourceful and fascinatingkilometres of wilderness on the western coast ways the people of Newfoundland andof Newfoundland. Hike mountaintops for Labrador made their lives on the land and sea.panoramic views or cruise in the freshwater fjords Exhibits on the ground floor look at life on thewhile watching the wildlife that make their home sea. The second floor showcases life on land.here. Visit one of the villages or towns and take in Collections include tools and artifacts used infestival and local culture. the inshore and offshore fisheries, as well as shipping and navigation.32 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR
BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES:NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADORFINANCIAL SERVICES ONLINE DEALERSWalker Financial Services BoatDealers.ca 705-444-6618 | toyloan.com 877-926-2822 | boatdealers.caBOATER EDUCATION MAGAZINESBoatsmart! Canada Canadian Yachting 877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.caINSURANCE BOATING INFORMATIONFairway Insurance Services Discover Boating 888-245-4741 | fairway.ca discoverboating.caGateway Insurance 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca BOAT TRANSPORTATIONSkippers’ Plan Schooner Cove Marine 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com RECREATIONAL FISHING:NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADORThe Angler’s Guide is published by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO).It provides anglers with information on some of the regulations pertaining tosalmon and trout angling in inland and coastal waters of Newfoundland andLabrador. It is recommended that anglers read the guide to become familiar withthe regulations prior to fishing. Regulatory changes to management measures suchas season dates, bag limits, river closures, and licence fees may occur followingpublication. The Angler’s Guide is neither a legal document nor a completecollection of current applicable legislation; it is an abbreviated guide issuedfor the convenience of anglers.The 2018-2019 guide is available at:http://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/40707647.pdf NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 33
REGIONCOASTAL NOVA SCOTIAMARINA 2018 Map # Dockage Max Depth Power LengthAlderney Marina Ltd 30Dartmouth | 902-209-1894 | [email protected] 53 Y 35' 7' AMPArmdale Yacht Club 15 & 30Halifax | 902-477-4617 | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca 57 Y 45' 10' AMPOak Island Marina 30Western Shore | 1-800-565-5075 | oakislandresort.ca 65 Y 40' 12' AMPBedford Basin Yacht Club 30Bedford | 902-835-3729 | bbyc.ca 55 Y 40' 8' AMPBridgewater Marina 30Bridgewater | 902-527-6278 | On Facebook 69 Y 60' 12' AMPBrooklyn Marina 30Brooklyn | 902-354-4028 | brooklynmarina.ca 71 Y 45' 6' AMPCape Canso Marina 30Canso | 902-366-2937 | Facebook: CansoMarina 49 Y 50' 8' AMPChester Yacht ClubChester | 902-275-3747 | chesteryachtclub.ca 62 N 60' 25' NDartmouth Yacht ClubDartmouth | 902-468-6050 | dartmouthyachtclub.ca 54 Y 44' 9' 15-30 AMPDevelop Nova Scotia Waterfronts:Halifax - Bedford - Dartmouth - Lunenburg 56 Y 300' 25' 30-50-10OHalifax | 902-229-2628 | my-waterfront.ca AMPDigby Marina 74 Y 60' 9' 30Digby | rwnsyc.ca AMPEast River Marine 61 Y 70’ 15’ 30-50Chester | 902-229-3511 | eastrivermarine.info AMPGold River Marina 64 Y 46' 10' 30Gold River | 902-275-1322 | goldrivermarina.com AMPGuysborough Marina 48 Y 26' 20' 50Guysborough | 902-533-2052 | guysboroughmarina.com AMPKillam Bros., MarinasYarmouth | 902-740-4780 | Facebook: KillamBrosMarina 73 Y 200' 14' 30-50-80- 100 AMP34 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp N & Ice Out Storage 44.39'N 63.34'34\"W WaterYY N W/S NY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S Y 44.38'58\"N 63.30'47\"WY N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 44.31’3”N 64.18’2”WY Y N Water/Ice N W/S Y 44.43'35.54\"N 63.39'51.27\"WN N N Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 44.22’.357”N 64.30’.379”WY Y N Water N W/S Y 44.02'N 64.41'54\"WY Y N Water N W/S/L N 45.20'15\"N 60.59'05\"WY NN Ice N W N 44.32'12\"N 64.31'WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S Y 44.42'N 63.37'WN N Trucked in Water/Ice N W N 44.38'N 63.34'W High TestY Y Gasoline/ Water N N Y 44.39'N 65.49'W DieselY Y N Water N W/S/L Y 44.34’N 64.10’19”W Y Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 44.32'49\"N 64.18'58\"W (can be Free WiFi done by appointment)Y Y Gas/Diesel Water Y W/S Y 45.23'40\"N 61.29'58\"WY N Gas/Diesel Water N W/S/L N 43.50'N 66.7'W COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 35
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REGIONCOASTAL NOVA SCOTIAMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 15LaHave River Yacht Club AMPLaHave | 902-688-3177 | lryc.ca 70 Y 50' 7'Liscombe Lodge Marina 30-50Liscombe Mills | 902-779-2307 | liscombelodge.ca 50 Y 100' 10' AMPLunenburg Yacht Club 30Princess Inlet | 902-634-3745 | lyc.ns.ca 67 Y 40' 6' AMPLunenburg Harbour 30Lunenburg | 902-640-3202 | boatlocker.ca 68 Y 110' 20' AMPMahone Bay Civic MarinaTown of Mahone Bay | 902-624-0348 66 Y 75' 16' 30-50mahonebaycivicmarina.ca AMPOak Island MarinaWestern Shore | 1-800-565-5075 65 Y 40’ 12’ 30oakislandresort.ca/activities/marina AMPPetpeswick Yacht ClubMusquoduboit Harbour | 902-889-2896 51 Y 40' 4’ 20petpeswickyachtclub.ca AMPRoyal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron low tideHalifax | 902-477-2595 | rnsys.comShearwater Yacht Club 58 Y 160' 16' 30-200Shearwater | 902-469-8590 | swyc.ca AMPShelburne Harbour Yacht Club 52 N 40' 10’ Only at mastShelburne | 902-875-4757 | shyc.ca crane dockShining Waters Marine 15-30 AMPTantallon | 902-826-3625 | shiningwaters.ca 72 Y 55' 11' town dockSouth Shore MarineChester | 902-275-3711 | southshoremarine.ca 50 AMPSt Margaret Sailing ClubSt Margaret’s Bay | 902-823-1089 | smsc.ca 59 Y 40' 10’ 30Venus Cove Marina AMPMulgrave | [email protected] 63 Service 60' 10' at dock Dock 60 Y 55' 8' 15-30 AMP 47 Y YY U38 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
MARINA LEGEND: Y=Yes N=No W=Washrooms Sail Canada Club/ LISTINGS S=Showers L=Laundry U=Unknown School Listing sailing.caMoorings Launch Fuel Water Pump Facilities Winter Lat Long Ramp & Ice Out Storage 64.24'34\"W Water/IceY Y Gas/Diesel N W/S Y 44.18'43\"NY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 45.00'52\"N 62.06'38\"WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S On Trailer 44.24'30\"N 64.19'30\"W OnlyY N N Water/Ice Y W/S Y 44.22'N 64.19'WY Y N Water/Ice Y W/S Y 44.26'88\"N 64.22'45\"WY N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 44.31’3”N 64.18’2”WY Y N Water/Ice N W Y 44.42'32\"N 63.09'45\"WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 44.37'16.90\"N 63.34'49.8\"WY Y N Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 44.47'43\"N 63.31'28\"WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 43.45'29.36\"N 65.19'21.32\"WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 44.39'470\"N 63.54'771\"WY N Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S Y 44.33'35\"N 64.17'WY Y N Water/Ice N W/S N 44.38'1\"N 63.55'1\"WY Y N Water N W N 45.36'W 61.22'N COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 39
BEST BOATING EVENTS:COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA HALIFAX INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW FEBRUARY 7 TO 10, 2019 halifaxboatshow.com Atlantic Canada’s largest boat show is the place to shop for boats and accessories for the upcoming boating season. Dealers from around Atlantic Canada have the latest boat models to check out. Retailers offer dealers on supplies and clothing. Take in the seminars to learn about the latest in boating and life on the water. Get a weekend pass so you can take your time shopping for your boat. CANSO REGATTA AUGUST 2019 cansoregatta.ca This weeklong event has celebrated the maritime heritage of Canso and surrounding communities since 1885. Activities include sand sculpture contest, volleyball tournament, street parade, dances, live entertainment, poker rally, and boat races at Whitman’s Wharf.40 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
PHOTO: CRAIG DAVIS PHOTO: TIM WILKESMARBLEHEAD-TO-HALIFAX CHESTER RACE WEEKOCEAN RACE AUGUST 14 TO AUGUST 17, 2019JULY 7 TO JULY 13, 2019 chesterraceweek.commarbleheadtohalifax.com Chester has a long history of yacht racing andOrganized by the Boston Yacht Club and the Chester Race Week sees boats from all aroundRoyal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron in Halifax, this compete over a few days in August. This is theocean race got its start in the trade routes between largest annual keelboat race in North America.Nova Scotia and the Boston States in the 18th and Courses include inshore racing, distance racing,19th centuries. This ocean race now follows the one-design, Bluenose class, and classics racing.same route that commercial and fishing vessels The events social schedule includes dancing andused long ago. This biennial race has now been live entertainment.running for 112 years and is believed to be thelongest running offshore ocean race in the world.Check the website for registration information. PHOTO: SHERRY TAYLORWEDGEPORT TUNA ALBACORE INTERNATIONALSTOURNAMENT AND FESTIVAL SHELBURNE, AUGUST 24 TO 30, 2019AUGUST 17 TO 24, 2019 albacore.ca/2019-albacore-internationalswedgeporttuna.ca More than 100 sailors from around the worldEach August several boats head out onto the head to Shelburne for a week of racing at thewaters off Wedgeport to search for the great Shelburne Yacht Club. Take in the social eventsbluefin tuna. Wedgeport was considered the sport during the week or explore the historic town andtuna fishing capital of the World from 1935 to the waterfront in Shelburne.1960s. This festival was revived in 2004 to capturethe spirit of those early days and it gets morepopular every year.COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 41
2019 SAILING EVENTS:COASTAL NOVA SCOTIAHALIFAX DARTMOUTH ARK REGATTAICE BREAKER REGATTA JULY 6 - 7, 2019MAY 11, 2019 Bedford Basin Yacht Club | bbyc.caArmdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca DinghyPHRF Racing BAY WIND REGATTA 2019 JULY 20 - 21, 2019OPENING REGATTA St. Margaret Sailing Club | smsc.caMAY 18 - 19, 2019 DinghyArmdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca SAIL FESTPHRF Racing JULY 27 - 28, 2019 Lunenburg Yacht Club | lyc.caSPRING DINGHY REGATTA DinghyMAY 25 - 29, 2019 METRO REGATTARoyal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com JULY 27 - 28, 2019 (TENTATIVE DATES)Dinghy Halifax Harbour | sailnovascotia.ca PHRF RacingOPENING REGATTA OPTI JAMJUNE 1 - 2, 2019 JULY 31 – AUGUST 1, 2019Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com Chester Yacht Club | chesteryachtclub.caPHRF Racing Dinghy INDIAN POINT REGATTASAIL NOVA SCOTIA BOXING AUGUST 3 - 5, 2019ROCK CUP (HARBOUR RACE) Mahone Bay | indianpointyachtclub.caJUNE 8, 2019 PHRF and One Design RacingHalifax Harbour | sailnovascotia.ca SMAKR 2019PHRF Racing AUGUST 10 -11, 2019 St. Margaret Sailing Club | smsc.caOPENING REGATTA PHRF RacingJUNE 15 -16, 2019 KENNEDY CUPDartmouth Yacht Club | dartmouthyachtclub.ca AUGUST 24 - 25, 2019PHRF Racing Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com DinghyOPENING REGATTA MARTINS RIVER REGATTAJUNE 22 - 23, 2019 AUGUST 31, 2019Bedford Basin Yacht Club | bbyc.ca Mahone Bay | indianpointyachtclub.caPHRF Racing PHRF Racing LABOUR DAY REGATTAOPENING REGATTA AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2019JUNE 22 - 23, 2019 Bedford Basin Yacht Club | bbyc.caShearwater Yacht Club | swyc.ca PHRF RacingPHRF RacingCANADA DAY RACEJULY 1, 2019Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.comPHRF RacingMICA CANADA DAY RACEJULY 1, 2019Indian Point Yacht Club | indianpointyachtclub.caPHRF Racing42 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE
CONVOY CUP TURKEY BOWLSEPTEMBER 7 - 8, 2019 OCTOBER 5, 2019Dartmouth Yacht Club | dartmouthyachtclub.ca Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.comPHRF Racing PHRF RacingPRINCE OF WALES REGATTA DANGIN CUPSEPTEMBER 14 - 15, 2019 OCTOBER 12, 2019Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.com Bedford Basin Yacht Club | bbyc.caPHRF Racing PHRF RacingHARBOUR ISLAND RACE ABF RACINGSEPTEMBER 21, 2019 OCTOBER 12, 2019Armdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.ca Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron | rnsys.comPHRF Racing PHRF RacingBEANCROCK DIE HARD RACESEPTEMBER 21, 2019 OCTOBER 19, 2019Dartmouth Yacht Club | dartmouthyachtclub.ca Armdale Yacht Club | armdaleyachtclub.ns.caPHRF Racing PHRF Racing 902.640.3202 www.boatlocker.ca 280 Montague St., Lunenburg, NS B0J 2C0
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EDITORIALWHALES, SEALSSEALS & When you encounter seals:SEA TURTLES • reduce boat speed, minimize wake, wash and noise, and then slowly pass without stopping, (‘wake’ is the disturbed water caused by the motion of a boat’s hull passing through the water, ‘wash’ is the disturbed water caused by the propeller or jet drive) • avoid sudden changes of speed or direction • move away slowly at the first sign of disturbance or agitation. If the animal starts to stare, fidget, or dive into the water, you are too closeHOW TO AVOID DISTURBING HAUL-OUTSMARINE MAMMALS Be cautious and quiet near haul-outs, especiallyWell-intentioned watchers may unknowingly disturb during breeding and pupping seasons (generallymarine mammals. You can avoid being disruptive or May to September). Pupping season is when sealsthreatening by using binoculars to watch safely and give birth.responsibly. If a whale approaches you in the water,we ask that you move away and keep your distance. BEACHED SEAL PUPS If you see a young seal that seems to be alone andBE WHALE WISE in distress, keep your distance and your pets leashed,While watching marine mammals, you should never: as its mother is probably nearby. Seals normally• feed them spend long hours out of the water resting and• swim, dive, or interact with them shouldn’t be disturbed.• move, encircle them, or entice them to move• change directions quickly or park your boat in DISTANCES General minimum approach distance of 100 metres their path from certain species of marine mammals. Vessels• approach them when they’re resting: the whale that are in transit are exempt from this requirement. 200-metre minimum approach distance for whale, will look like it’s not moving and will be floating dolphin and porpoise species with calves or in at the surface or near the surface resting position in all Canadian fisheries waters.• separate a mammal from its group or go between If you see an injured, stranded, entangled, or dead it and a calf animal, contact the following emails or 24-hours/day• trap a marine mammal or a group either between toll-free numbers. a vessel and the shore, or between a vessel and other vessels You can also help track these aquatic animals to• approach them if there are already several ensure their safety by reporting a sighting. http:// boats present www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/mammals-• approach head on or from behind, as this will cut mammiferes/report-rapport/page02-eng.html off their movements• tag or mark them Identify Marine Mammal species here http://• touch, feed, or disturb an animal, even if it comes www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/mammals- up to a wharf or the shoreline mammiferes/identify-identifier/index-eng.html• approach using aircraft• Porpoises and dolphins: If dolphins or porpoises For more information please visit http://www.dfo- ride the bow wave of your boat, avoid sudden mpo.gc.ca/species-especes/mammals-mammiferes/ course changes. Hold course and speed or reduce watching-observation/index-eng.html speed gradually. Do not drive through groups of porpoises or dolphins.COASTAL NOVA SCOTIA: EASTERN SHORE & SOUTH SHORE • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 49
QUÉBEC 17 19 18 MARITIME Nor thu N MARINAS 20 21 23 28WE New Brunswick 22 40 S 25 24 MAINE 26 1 10 11 12 13 14 27NEW BRUNSWICK 9 63 621 Woodstock Valley 64 Yacht Club 7 652 St Andrew’s Market Wharf 8 66 693 Saint John Marina Ltd 6 71 704 Saint John Power Boat Club5 Brundage Point River Centre 5 156 Evandale Resort7 Gagetown Marina 4 16 R—iver8 Oromocto Boat Club 2 3 Fuonhdny9 Regent Street Wharf f10 Regent Street Wharf/Capital City Boat Club11 Mactaquac Power Boat Marina12 Fredericton Yacht Club13 Fredericton Yacht Club (Douglas Harbour)14 Chipman Marine Wharf BSta.yJo 7415 Rothesay Yacht Club16 Royal Kennebaccasis Yacht Club17 Dalhousie Regional Marina18 Bathurst MarinaMARINA DETAILS: PAGES 12–15NOVA SCOTIA47 Venus Cove Marina 57 Armdale Yacht Club 73 7248 Guysborough Marina 58 Royal Nova Scotia49 Cape Canso Marina Yacht Squadron50 Liscombe Lodge Marina 59 Shining Waters Marine51 Petpeswick Yacht Club 60 St Margaret Sailing Club52 Shearwater Yacht Club 61 East River Marine53 Alderney Marina Ltd 62 Chester Yacht Club54 Dartmouth Yacht Club 63 South Shore Marine55 Bedford Basin Yacht Club 64 Gold River Marina56 Develop Nova Scotia Waterfront 65 Oak Island Resort50 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019
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