We left Al Shaheen last September hauled out at Gold River Marina in Chester Basin, Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Her mast was taken down and she was fully shrink wrapped. The previous year we had done the same and found her bone dry and no mildew aboard in the Spring. Gold River is a rather quaint but very friendly and caring marina with excellent staff. We would recommend it for anyone over-wintering in Nova Scotia. Length/displacement limit is about 45 ft and 15 tonnes.

Anyone wanting information on Nova Scotia yards for haulout and storage, please contact me.
John Franklin

Here 's an update for Al Shaheen.
We left Nova Scotia in early July and motored practically all the way to Maine. We have spent the last 6 weeks cruising Maine between "Don East" and Penobscot Bay, culminating in the very successful Maine Rally last weekend followed by a short cruise with up to 30 OCC boats!

We are now getting ready to sail back to Nova Scotia and our winter base in Mahone Bay to haul out. looking to meet more old friends and OCC Port Officers along the way!