Ansley Sawyer wrote:

I am planning a trip to Nova Scotia this summer and will be sailing
from Maine across to Yarmouth and then up the outside shore as far
as we will get before we have to go back to work. Two weeks are
planned.

Not much time, so expect to reach Shelburne or even Mahone Bay and then
return (weather permitting).

I would like to have any information on diesel stops and boatyards
near the Yarmouth area where the boat could be left for a couple of
weeks in the event of bad weather.

By "near the Yarmouth area" I suspect you mean points south toward Cape
Sable. Yarmouth itself is the most convenient, but I am not sure you would
be permitted to leave a boat on an unattended mooring for the amount of time
you require, and the "dockage" facilities are not entirely satisfactory
along the waterfront. In any case you have to enter at Yarmouth these days,
so you can inquire then.

There are any number of safe locations along the route to Cape Sable, but
you will have to arrange transport to and from Yarmouth (usually not too
difficult, as Nova Scotians are extremely hospitable). You could try the
Chebogue River (small boat club and very friendly), the Lower Argyle (ditto
re facilities), etc. Do not expect to be able to leave your boat in a
fishing port unattended, although you can usually arrange short term dockage
while staying on board.

As for fuel, you should be prepared to use jerry cans. If you have 4 or 6
jerry cans you will be able to purchase diesel at most ordinary gas
stations. Usually you cannot buy fuel where the fishermen buy because of
tax implications. There is diesel at Lockeport, which is probably the only
"marina" style facility in this area. You should be able to arrange longer
term dockage there.

I have charts and the cruising guide by the Royal Nova Scotia Yacht
Squadron but would appreciate current info from residents or recent
visitors.

There are many better guides than the CCA booklet. Look at the books by
Loveridge, Dechman, etc. If you have specific questions I can try to answer
via e-mail.

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Good luck and good sailing.
s/v Kerry Deare of Barnegat
http://kerrydeare.home.comcast.net/