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General - The primary goals of the Dobson Yacht Club, located in Sydney Harbour, are to provide first class boating facilities for its members and to promote the pastime of sailing and power boating in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere.
Open - Year round, navigation limited by ice January through May. Ice-breaker recommended!
Hours -
Bar - generally 1200 hrs - 2400 hrs daily.
Office - Monday - Friday, 0900 - 1630
Arrival out of hours - Yes. Moor to waterside wharf (reserved for arriving visitors).
Formalities - Vessels arriving from another country must report to Canadian Border Services Agency at 1 888 226 7277.
Address; Dobson Yacht Club, 600 Westmount Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia B1R 1A6
Contact ;
Tel - Office (902) 562-0062
Tel - Bar (902) 562-0515
Fax - (902) 562-0062
Email - dobsonyachtclub@ns.sympatico.ca
Web - dobsonyachtclub.org
Skype - No
VHF Ch - 68
Call sign - "Dobson Yacht Club"
Position - 46° 08' 14" N 60° 12' 16" W
Charts - 4014, 4226, 4367
Depths ;-
Slips - 9'
Protection/Shelter - Good from all directions. Yacht Club is 10 nm from open sea.
Approach and Entrance - Safe, easy, used by largest Cruise Ships
Slips & Moorings - Club wharves provide over 500 feet of dockage, and a well-protected basin holds an additional sixty boats at floating docks.
Maximum length - 100'
Water - On pontoons and wharves
Electric - On pontoons and wharves
Fuel - Gas and Diesel (Dobson Yacht Club has the only dockside fuelling facility in Sydney harbour.)
Weather forecast - VHF
Security - Unfenced, security not an issue in this low-crime area.
Internet Access - Limited, Wi-Fi in 2009?
Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Washrooms, showers, laundromat are available to visiting yachts (0700 - 2400).
Boatyard Facilities & Services - 18-tonne (20-ton) travel lift can lift boats with length to 15 metres (50 ft), beam to 4.5 (15 ft) metres, draft to 2.4 metres (8 ft). Boat storage is available throughout the year.
Shopping and Provisions - 3 km
Bank or ATM ATM on-site, Bank 3 km
Chandlers or Ships' Store - 3 in local area
Chandlers - Not Known/Within the marina complex
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Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web!
Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here
Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Butane/Camping Gas/Propane - Propane exchange or refill - 3 km
Ice - Yes.
Restaurants & Eating Out - 3 km
Transport -
Bikes - No
Local Bus Service - 3 km
Intercity Bus Service - 3 km
Taxis - Yes
Car Rental - Yes (will deliver to Club) - Great Deals Here!!!
Train Service - No
Water Taxi - No
Ferry Service - North Sydney to Newfoundland (Port aux Basques or Argentia)
Airport(s) - Yes, 17 km
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities - Not Known.
Sightseeing - Voted 'One of the Worlds Most Beautiful Islands' for its dramatic natural beauty and Scottish heritage. When visiting Cape Breton, go salmon fishing, golf Nova Scotia courses with magnificent scenery, take in glorious autumn foliage, or have a sip at Glenora Distillery, Canada’s only single malt whisky distillery.
Drive the Cabot Trail to explore the rocky splendor of Cape Breton’s northern shore, ascending to the incredible plateaus of Cape Breton Highlands National Park, voted one of the most scenic drives in the world. Spot whales off Cape Breton's rugged coastline, watch eagles soar and immerse yourself in Scottish dance and music at the annual Celtic Colours festival. The only things more beautiful than the scenery and events are the people.
Museums and Cultural Attractions: Marconi Museum, Alexander Graham Bell Museum, Miners Museum, Highland Village, many more...
Galleries
Conservation Projects
Special Events
Children's Stuff
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