Boating Atlantic Guide 2019

NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.19 Caraquet Marina 29 Stanley Bridge Marina 39 Summerside Yacht Club Marina20 Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club 30 Montague Marina 40 West Point Marina21 Station Wharf Marina Inc. 31 Souris Marina 41 Sunrise Shore Marina22 Richibucto Marina 32 Cardigan Marina 42 Pictou Marina23 Cocagne Cape Marina 33 Brudenell Marina 43 Hector Quay Marina24 Cocagne Marina (Montague) 44 New Glasgow Water front Marina25 Sawmill Point Boat Basin 34 Bowdridge Landing 45 Ballantyne’s Cove26 Shediac Bay Yacht Club 35 Peakes Quay Marina 46 Cribbon’s Point & Sailing School 36 Charlottetown Marina 37 Charlottetown Yacht Club MARINA DETAILS: PAGES 56-61 38 Victoria Harbour 76 27 Pointe de Chene Yacht Club Cap e Breton 90umberland Strait — PEI28 Northport Pier 77 78 29 31 88 P.E.I. 32 89 87 7939 85 86 38 33 75 80 84 37 35 36 34 30 45 47 83 48 49 46 81 82 41 42 43 44 Nova Scotia CAPE BRETON 50 75 Strait of Canso Yacht Club 76 Marina Du Havre-Cheticamp Wharf 55 54 77 Northern Yacht Club Scotia58 57 78 Dobson Yacht Club 51 79 Royal Cape Breton2 Yacht Club Marina 52 80 Mira Boat Club ova59 81 Lennox Passage Yacht ClubN61 60 53 82 Isle Madame Boat Club astal67 56 83 St Peters Marina68 Co 84 Ben Eoin Yacht Club 85 Whycocomagh Waterfront66 Mahone Bay Civic Marina Centre Association67 Lunenburg Yacht Club 86 Barra Strait Marina68 Lunenburg Harbour (Zwicker Dock) 87 Bras d’Or Yacht Club69 Bridgewater Marina 88 Baddeck Marine70 LaHave River Yacht Club 89 Cape Breton Boat Yard71 Brooklyn Marina 90 Ross Ferry Marina72 Shelburne Harbour Yacht Club MARINA DETAILS: PAGES 20-2373 Killam Bros., Marinas74 Digby Marina Denotes Pump-out StationMARINA DETAILS: PAGES 34-39 *Marina locations are approximate BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 51

NEWFOUNDLAND 91 Bay of Islands Yacht Club 92 Lewisporte Marina Complex 93 Fogo Island Marine Interpretation Centre 94 Clarenville Rotary Marina 95 Bonavista Harbour Authority 96 Dock Marina, Trinity 97 Admiral’s Marina 98 Veterans Quay Marina 99 Holyrood Marina/TerraNova YC 100 Royal Newfoundland Yacht Club MARINA DETAILS: PAGES 28-29 Newfoundland 93 91 92 95 94 96 97 98 100 9952 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019

MARINE SERVICE SAILTECHNICIAN NOVA SCOTIADid you know that the Province Sail Nova Scotia works toof Nova Scotia has designated make recreational boatingMarine Service Technician as a and high-performanceTrade? Certified Marine Service sailing lifelong activitiesTechnicians are highly trained for Nova Scotians. Theirindividuals working in marine comprehensive websitedealerships, boat shops and boat provides contact informationyards, marinas, and yacht clubs. for Nova Scotia yacht andThe Marine Service Technician sailing clubs, as well as upApprenticeship Program opens up to date PHRF handicappingopportunities for those wanting to information for boats thatbecome skilled in the trade. are racing, information about member sailingFor more information, see  schools, and learn-to-sailnsboats.com/mst or contact programs.the Training & CertificationCo-ordinator at the Nova Scotia Listings of boating eventsBoatbuilders Association  and regattas are supplied by member clubs on tonsbatc@eastlink.ca their event calendar. sailnovascotia.ca ssuunnnnyybbrrooookk yyaacchhttss130 Marina Rd, Suite 202, Chester Basin, NS B0J 1K0130 MarinaPROdB, oSxui5te4620C2h,eCshteers, tNeSr BBa0sJin1, JN0S B0J 1K0 PO Box 546 Chester, NS B0J 1J0 JJoohhnnSeSSniouur Beeroddkeeer rriicckk Senior Brokerc 902.529.0802 w 902.275.2424csu9e0d2e.5ri2c9k@.08e0a2stlink.ca sunnybwro9o0k2ya.2c7h5ts.2.c4o2m4suederick@eastlink.ca sunnybrookyachts.com

EDITORIALLEARNINGTO SAIL INATLANTICCANADA BY SUZANNE RENTSign up for lessons, join acrew, and be part of theyacht club community. Cody Morris as the skipper at the pre-start of Farr 727 Judy Robertson grew up along the shores of the Taking lessons at any age is a good start andNorth West Arm in Halifax. Her neighbours had there are clubs around Atlantic Canada wherea sailboat and she remembers waiting for them you can sign up. But Robertson suggests anyoneon the wharf to return. Robertson says her family wanting to sail should also learn navigationhas been members of the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht on paper charts, take part in seminars to learnSquadron since it opened generations ago. about offshore training, if that interests them, and learn how to sail on different kinds of boats, “It feels like there’s saltwater in my veins,” starting with the smaller boats first. And practice,she says. practice, practice. Robertson first took up sailing when she was “Every time you go out, you learn something10 and has been sailing, racing, and teaching new,” she says. “Never think you knowever since. She taught sailing at Club Med and everything. Be open to learning more.”developed a program called Wet Feet for kids agesfive to eight to learn how to sail. She’s raced in Cody Morris started sailing when he was nineseveral Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Races and years old, inspired by family friends who hadher family, including two young daughters, spent boats and often went sailing in the Shediac Baynine months sailing from Nova Scotia to ports in New Brunswick. He’s now the president ofaround the Caribbean. Sail New Brunswick (www.sailnewbrunswick.ca) and is Sail Canada learning facilitator, evaluating She’s a principal instructor with Nova Sail and certifying new and existing coaches across(www.novasail.ca). Robertson has taught every Canada. His job is to promote sailing inlevel of sailor says it’s never too late to learn. New Brunswick. “Just dare to do it,” Robertson says. “If you’ve Morris says most people learn how to sail forbeen thinking about it, just do it. You’re never too a combination of three reasons: Sensation ofold. You can take it up when you’re 50 or 60.”54 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019

Judy Robertson navigating using being part of the wind and water and creatingpaper charts. your own power; social aspects and sailing with friends; or for competition and racing as a sailor.Robertson at the helm. Morris says the trends in who’s learning howCody Morris and crew spring sailing to sail often changes. In New Brunswick, hein Shediac Bay says there’s an increase in young kids learning how to sail. But he says he also sees adults taking on the sport, too, inspired by their own children’s lessons. “The parents are reaching out to their kids and sharing something they’re both passionate about,” he says. The physical requirements needed to sail depend on what kind of sailing you’re doing. For recreational sailing, the athletic ability is less than if you’re competing. Morris says those sailors who move on to competitions often require significant upper body, core strength, and stamina. But he encourages anyone to start at any age. “There’s a starting point for everyone,” Morris says. “It’s like any other sport; you just have to start.” Sailing lessons for kids and adults are available at yacht clubs around Atlantic Canada. But beyond lessons, Morris says there are also club members and sailors willing to teach those who are interested in learning. “No matter where you go in Atlantic Canada, there’s someone who knows how to sail,” Morris says. Robertson agrees and says yacht clubs are a community that are supportive of each other and aspiring sailors. Robertson says it might just be a matter of walking down to the wharf of your local club and asking a member about going along on their boat or joining a crew for Wednesday night races. Aspiring sailors in our region have no lack of access of water or sailors. “The collective knowledge at a yacht club is unbelievable,” Robertson says. “I bet nine times out of 10 they will say yes.” BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 55

REGIONNORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: N.B.MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power LengthBas-Caraquet Marina 15-30Bas Caraquet | marinadebascaraquet.ca 19 Y 40' 9' AMP506-726-8900 in season / 506-727-5039 off season 15Cocagne Cape Marina 23 Y 42' 6' AMPGrande Digue | 506-312-1941 | cocagnecapemarina.com 30 AMPCocagne Marina 24 Y 40' 10' 15Cocagne | 506-852-1048 | cocagnemarina.com AMP 30Miramichi Boating and Yacht Club 20 Y 35' 4' AMPMiramichi | 506-773-9949 | miramichiboatclub.com 30 AMPPointe de Chene Yacht Club 27 Y 50' 7' 30Pointe de Chene | 506-532-6800 | pcyc-nb.ca AMP 15-30Richibucto Marina 22 Y 45' 5' AMPRichibucto | 506-523-2690 15-30richibucto.org/richibucto-marina-wharf AMPSawmill Point Boat Basin 25 Y 50' 7.5'Bouctouche | 506-743-1100 | bouctouchemarina.comShediac Bay Yacht Club & Sailing School 26 Y 54' 6-7'Shediac | 506-532-7007 | sbyc.caStation Wharf Marina Inc. 21 Y 50' 8'Miramichi | 506-778-9198 | miramichi.org/eng/marinasSMALL CRAFT HARBOURSSmall Craft Harbours is a nationwide ABOUT THE PROGRAMprogram run by Fisheries and OceansCanada (DFO). More than 5,000 volunteers Small craft harbours are crucial to theassist the program annually. It keeps the fishing industry, and by extension, theharbours that are critical to the fishing Canadian culture and economy. As ofindustry open and in good repair. The September 2018, the program is responsibleprogram operates and maintains a national for 1,008 harbours, including 882 fishingsystem of harbours to provide commercial harbours and 126 recreational harbours.fish harvesters and other harbour users with Together, these harbours represent oversafe and accessible facilities. 10,000 structures valued at approximately $5.6 billion.56 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.

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 Y W/S/L Y 47.48’12”N 64.52’18”W (near)Y-1 Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.35’N 64.57’W members onlyN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S N 46.20’11”N 64.37’38”WN Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S Y 47.1’22”N 65.29’58”WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.14’.44”N 64.31’69”WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S N 46.61’N 64.52’WN Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S N 46.28’5”N 64.42’WN Y N Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.13’40”N 64.32’50”WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W N 47.01’56”N 65.28’7”WSmall Craft Harbours is a decentralized • managed and maintained byprogram. The headquarters used to be self-sufficient harbour authoritiesin Ottawa but now since April 1st, 2018, who represent the interests of usersthe headquarters is located in Moncton, and communitiesNew Brunswick. Small Craft Harbours Maritime and GulfOBJECTIVES Regions; http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/sch-Our goal is a sustainable national network ppb/sector/maritimes-golfe-eng.htmlof safe and accessible harbours that are: For more information about Small Craft• fully operated Harbours visit: http://www.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/ sch-ppb/index-eng.html• in good working condition NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 57

REGIONNORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: P.E.IMARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 15 AMPBowdridge Landing Murray Harbour | 902-962-2427 34 Y 50' 7' 15-30welcomepei.com/listing/murray-harbour-a-harbour-with-a-view AMP 15-30Brudenell Marina (Montague) 33 Y 140' 10' AMPBrudenell | 902-838-4778 or 902-838-2528 off-season 15-30townofmontaguepei.com/marina AMP 30-50Cardigan Marina 32 Y 50' 8' AMPCardigan Bay | 902-583-2445 30-50easternpei.com/cardigan-marina.html AMP 15Charlottetown Marina 36 Y UU AMPCharlottetown | 902-629-9806 | charlottetownmarina.ca 30-50 AMPCharlottetown Yacht Club 37 Y 200' 20' 15-30Charlottetown | 902-892-9065 | cyc.pe.ca AMP 30Montague Marina 30 Y 140' 12' AMPMontague | 902-838-4778 or 902838-2528 off-season 30-50townofmontaguepei.com/marina AMPNorthport Pier 28 Y 150' 9'Northport | 902-853-2575northportpier.ca/harbourmarina.aspPeakes Quay Marina 35 Y 56' 15'Charlottetown | 902-629-9806 | peakesquaymarina.caSouris Marina 31 Y 60' 18'Souris | 902-687-2233shai.ca/harbour-authority/marinaStanley Bridge Marina 29 Y 60' 6'Stanley Bridge | 902-866-2352 | facebook.com/SBMarinaSummerside Yacht Club Marina 39 Y 90' 10'Summerside | 902-436-2153 |silverfoxpei.ca/sailingVictoria Harbour 38 Y 40' 5' 15Victoria | 902-658-2975 | victoriabythesea.ca AMPWest Point Marina 40 Y 36' 6' 30West Point | 902-859-1704 AMPwestpointharmony.ca/marina58 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.

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 62.31”WY YN Water/Ice N W/S N 46.00”NN N N Water N N N 46.11’N 62.37’WN Y Gas Water/Ice N W/S/L N 46.15’N 62.41’WN N N Water N W/S N 46.2336N 63.1226WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 46.15’N 63.8’23”WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.10'N 62.39'WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.47'8\"N 64.04'4\"WN Y N Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 46.15'N 63.08'WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.21'N 62.15'WN Y Gas Water/Ice Y W/S/L N 46.28'N 63.27'WN Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice Y W/S/L Y 46.23’N 63.47’W N can be takenN Y for gas (can get Water N W N 46.13'N 63.29'W diesal from fishermen key)Y Y Diesel Water/Ice N W/S/L N 46.37'N 64.23'W NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 59

REGIONNORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: N.S.MARINA Map # Dockage Max Depth Power Length 20-30Ballantyne’s Cove AMPAntigonish | 902-863-8162 45 Y 50' 6'habc@seasidehighspeed.comCribbon’s Point 46 Y 45' 5' 30Antigonish | 902-863-3907 AMPHector Quay MarinaPictou | 902-485-6960, cell 902-928-8826 43 Y 50' 14' 15townofpictou.ca/sports-and-recreation/marina AMPNew Glasgow Riverfront Marine New Glasgow | 902-755-7788 44 Y 50' 9' 15-30newglasgow.ca/index.php/lifestyle/recreation/ AMPnew-glasgow-marinaPictou Marina 42 Y 60' 6’ 15-30Pictou | 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com AMPSunrise Shore Marina low tideTatmagouche | 902-456-6433sunrisemarinacottages.ca 41 Y 38’ 6’ 15 AMP60 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.

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 N Y W/S/L N 45.51’58”N 61.55’11”WN Y Diesel Water N W/S Y 45.45’34”N 61.53’WN Y N Water/Ice N W/S/L N 45.40’N 62.42’WY Y Gas/Diesel Water/Ice N W/S N 45.35’28”N 62.38’40”W Gas onN Y site/Diesel Water N W/S Y 45.40’56”N 62.41’29”W trucked inN Y Gas Water/Ice N W/S/L Y 45.43’N 63.15’W NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 61

PHOTO: LORNE KELLY BEST BOATING EVENTS: NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEI CHARLOTTETOWN RACE WEEK JULY 18 TO 19, 2019 cyc.pe.ca/cyc-race-week-2019.html Charlottetown Race Week traces its roots in the Hillsboro Boating Club that hosted a regatta in Charlottetown in 1874. These days, Charlottetown Race Week brings dozens of sailors from the island and well beyond to the island for several days of top-notch racing and socializing. For 2019, race organizers are offering to host national, Canadian, and regional fleet and class championships. If you can’t race, watch the boats and the action while sitting at one of the many restaurants along the Charlottetown waterfront, including the Charlottetown Yacht Club. The club is in downtown Charlottetown, which is bustling with activities all summer. Social events include a sailors’ reception and closing night at Charlottetown Yacht Club, and a sailors’ night out at Peakes Quay. Everyone is welcome. If you’re racing all summer, head to Charlottetown after the Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race and then Chester Race Week after Charlottetown Race Week wraps up. CANADA INTERNATIONAL TUNA CUP CHALLENGE NORTH LAKE, P.E.I., SEPTEMBER 18 TO 21, 2019 tunacupchallenge.com For more than 47 years, teams from around the world, including Australia, Los Angeles/Hawaii, Connecticut, Ohio, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and P.E.I head to North Lake to catch the big fish at the annual Canada International Tuna Cup Challenge. Twelve teams competed for the 2018 title with a team from Quebec taking the top prize. Register early to secure a spot. 62 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.



FESTIVALS AND MORE:NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEITYNE VALLEY OYSTER FESTIVALSATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2019tvoysterfest.caFive days of a celebration of shellfish and home of the Canadian Oyster Shucking Championship.The winner will represent Canada at the World Oyster Opening Championships in Galway, Ireland.Other events include a soap-box derby, community parade, and horse races. Also, check out theRock the Boat Music Festival, Saturday, August 3rd 2019.PICTOU LOBSTER CARNIVAL ANTIGONISH HIGHLAND GAMESJULY 5 TO 7, 2019 JULY 7 TO 14, 2019pictoulobstercarnival.ca antigonishhighlandgames.caCelebrate the end of the lobster-fishing This year marks the 156th anniversary of theseason in Pictou with this three-day Antigonish Highland Games, which celebratesignature event of fun and food. Besides the the region’s Scottish heritage with the spirit oflobster, join in on the midway, beer gardens, athleticism. Programming includes road races,musical entertainment, antique car show, farmer’s walk, tug of war, and pipes and drums.boat races, fireworks over the waterfront, Take in square dances, a grand street parade, andMardi Gras parade, and children’s parade. a concert under the stars.64 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.

SHEDIAC LOBSTER FESTIVALSHEDIAC, NEW BRUNSWICKJULY 10 TO 14, 2019shediaclobsterfestival.caShediac celebrates its title as the World’s Lobster Capital each July. For 69 years, this has become amust-attend event in this coastal New Brunswick community. Check out family entertainment, paintnights, music, and rides. Sample lobster paired with wines or beer. Or try your skill at eating lobsterswith your bare hands. And, of course, dine on the delicious crustaceans, including boiled and inlobster rolls, at the lobster suppers. PHOTO: MUSSEL INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF PEI/STEPHEN HARRIS P.E.I. SHELLFISH FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 17 TO 19, 2019 peishellfish.com The the P.E.I. Shellfish Festival in Charlottetown showcases the best shellfish from the island every year. Events include chef challenges, culinary competitions, chowder championships, oyster shucking, and musical entertainment. Events are often hosted by well-known food celebrities. A perfect event for foodies.PUGWASH HARBOUR FESTPUGWASH, NOVA SCOTIAJULY 27 TO 28, 2019pugwashharbourfest.caThis festival is a “shore” thing in Cumberland County every summer. Build a cardboard boat for theRecycled Regatta. Sign up for the soapbox derby or the Salt Dash 5K fun run. Families can join inthe sand castle competition and kids will love the Harb’r Art Camp.NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I. • BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 65

BOAT, MOTORS, SERVICES & SUPPLIES:NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & PEIBOAT AND MOTOR DEALERS (PEI) INSURANCEQuartermaster Marine Fairway Insurance Services 902-566-4450 | quartermastermarine.com 888-245-4741 | fairway.ca Gateway Insurance BOAT AND MOTOR DEALERS (NS) 902-431-9300 | gatewayinsurance.ca Adventure Motors Skippers’ Plan 902-928-1015 | adventuremotors.com 800-661-7211 | skippersplan.com Pictou Marina 902-485-9155 | pictoumarina.com ONLINE DEALERS BoatDealers.ca YACHT BROKERS 877-926-2822 | boatdealers.caOcean Yacht Sales Ltd. 902-455-5565 | oceanyachtsales.com MAGAZINES Canadian Yachting Sunnybrook Yacht Brokers 877-620-9373 | canadianyachting.ca902-275-2424 | sunnybrookyachts.com BOATING INFORMATIONFINANCIAL SERVICES Discover Boating Walker Financial Services discoverboating.ca705-444-6618 | toyloan.com BOAT TRANSPORTATIONBOATER EDUCATION Schooner Cove Marine Boatsmart! Canada 902-826-2278 | schoonercovemarine.com877-792-3926 | boatsmartexam.com RECREATIONAL FISHING: PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND The Government of Prince Edward Island maintains an informative website at https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/information/communities- land-and-environment/angling-resources-and-information-centre Here you will find information about licensing, fees, fishing spots for fresh and saltwater, species and regulations.66 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 • NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT & P.E.I.



EDITORIALWORKINGTOGETHERTO STUDY BYSEA TURTLES KAYLA HAMELIN, CANADIAN SEA TURTLE NETWORK The Canadian Sea Turtle Network is a Halifax- of Atlantic Canada. And as scientists interestedbased environmental charity that works to study in studying these turtles in the north, we neededand conserve endangered sea turtles in Canadian their help.waters and beyond, with a particular focus on theleatherback sea turtle. This is actually quite a tall It was out of a collaboration between ourorder. First of all, leatherback turtles are enormous; scientists and Atlantic Canadian fishers andabout six-feet long and tipping the scales at 1,000 coastal community members that the Canadianlbs on average. They are also the most wide- Sea Turtle Network was born in 1998. Initially, weranging reptile, travelling tens of thousands of launched a citizen science project encouragingkilometres between northern foraging areas fishers and other mariners to call in sea turtlein Atlantic Canada that host large seasonal sightings. Thousands of confirmed sightings later,aggregations of jellyfish (their favourite food), and it is clear that Atlantic Canada is an importanttropical nesting beaches throughout Latin America part of the leatherback’s habitat. In fact,and the Caribbean where they lay their eggs. specifically during the summer months, we host more foraging leatherbacks than almost anywhere When they are here in Canadian waters, they else on earth.spend the summer months just offshore, feeding,out of sight (and, sometimes, out of mind) of most By taking the time to write down a fewCanadians. Up until about 20 years ago, the sea observations and take a few photos for us, regularturtle science community believed the leatherback citizens changed our global understandingto be a tropical animal and thought any animals of these gentle giants. Local fishers continuefound in our waters were here by mistake. But local to be our most important research partners,coastal community members in our region knew and we’ve combined our scientific know-howthe leatherbacks were here, particularly the fishers with their practical skills working at sea to do ground-breaking work capturing and tagging68 | BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019

PHOTOS: CANADIAN SEA TURTLE NETWORK CRUISING GUIDESleatherbacks, allowing us to document their ONLINE:jellyfish feeding and long-distance migrationsin real-time. Dobson Yacht Club maintains and updates a cruising guide for Cape Breton Island at Although our research program has now cruising-cape-breton.infoexpanded considerably, we continue to acceptsightings from citizen scientists (like you!). Please Pilot Press publishes guides for the Novacall our toll-free turtle hotline 24/7 at 1-888-729- Scotia Coast, Newfoundland and Labrador,4667 to report a sighting. We encourage anyone and the Gulf of St Lawrence. Excellenton the water this summer to keep their eyes updates from members of the Cruising Clubpeeled for a shiny turtle head popping up or the of America can be found at pilot-press.comsplash of water streaming off of the ridges of itscarapace as it surfaces to breathe. VISIT A MARINE BOOK STORE FOR THESE REFERENCE GUIDES: Leatherbacks swim the world’s oceans solo,save for brief mating periods. Imagine their lives: Cruising Guide to the Canadian Maritimesswimming endlessly for decades, alone in a vast, by Capt. Cheryl Barrwatery world. But as leatherback researchers, we Second edition: Covers coastal Capecan’t succeed in our work on our own. We would Breton, the Bras d’Or Lakes, south coastlove for you to help. To learn more, or for more of Newfoundland, St. Pierre et Miquelon,information on how to get involved, please visit and the Magdalen Islands. Includes routewww.seaturtle.ca or drop by our Canadian Sea planning and weather, marinas, anchorages,Turtle Centre at the Halifax waterfront during the bird and whale identification, chart list,summer and fall. places of interest, and much more. Notre Dame Bay Cruising Guide A detailed regional guide of Notre Dame Bay, situated in the northeast quadrant of Newfoundland. Contains detailed aerial photos, chartlets, and information about boating facilities, things to do, local lore and attractions, and more. Insiders Guide to Cruising Cape Breton Island 2016 Edition This informative guide contains charts, maps and interesting historical facts about Cape Breton’s waterways. Also included is information regarding yacht clubs and marinas, along with the services they offer. Down East Circle Route Cruising Guide 2nd Edition by Capt. Cheryl Barr The 2011 Down East Circle Route second edition cruising guide provides cruising directions for yachtsmen seeking an adventure and the rewards that the most beautiful and unspoiled cruising ground on the eastern seaboard of North America has to offer. Covers route planning, itinerary, marinas, anchorages, currents, side trips, sightseeing, places of interest. Many photos. Detailed descriptions include: Hudson river, Erie Canal, St. Lawrence river, Eastern Canada. Includes many cruise-tested tips to help make this circle route easy. There are many other out of print guides available by searching Amazon.ca BOATING ATLANTIC GUIDE 2019 | 69

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