Dobson Yacht Club

Dobson Yacht Club The Dobson Yacht Club provides first-class boating facilities for its members and visiting cruisers. Check out our very reasonable rates!

Dobson Yacht Club sits on the western shore of the South Arm, directly opposite the Sydney downtown area. Its location on the chart (4266) is shown as Dobsons Point, formerly known as Shingle Point. The Club is justly proud of its facilities, which are the finest and most extensive in Sydney Harbour. With its harbourside lawn and beautiful vista of the Sydney waterfront, it is a major social centr

e on the Westmount shore of the harbour. The goals of the Dobson Yacht Club are to provide first-class boating facilities for its members and visiting cruisers, and to promote the pastime of sailing and power boating in a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere. We invite non-members to be our guests and to participate in the various activities that take place at the Club. For off-island sailors wishing to spend more than one season cruising Cape Breton and Atlantic Canada, Dobson Yacht Club is your home-from-home. "…and Dobson's is the place to tie up while waiting for a weather window. It's an all-volunteer club, simple and inexpensive, and if things go sideways, the burly guys at the bar pile out cheerfully to lend a hand." —Angus Phillips, Cruising World, February 2008

Youth Sailing at the Dobson Yacht Club, last chance to register by calling Linda at 902-562-0062.
06/23/2026

Youth Sailing at the Dobson Yacht Club, last chance to register by calling Linda at 902-562-0062.

Exciting News! Register your youth today for an exciting summer experience, YOUTH SAILING at the Dobson in Westmount, NS...
05/22/2026

Exciting News! Register your youth today for an exciting summer experience, YOUTH SAILING at the Dobson in Westmount, NS! https://dobsonyachtclub.com/

02/13/2026

Happy 90th Birthday Frank Elman!

01/14/2026

Big News at Dobson Yacht Club! 🛥️

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Bill Bailey, our new Commodore!

Great to have you on board, Bill — we’re looking forward to a fantastic season ahead.

🎄 Christmas Dinner Recap
Our Christmas Dinner was a wonderful evening. Thank you to everyone who joined us, and a special shout-out to Neil and his staff The Dory Pub and Restaurant for an excellent meal. Well fed sailors are happy sailors.

⚠️ Important Winter Reminder
Please take a moment to check the jack stands under your boats. With the recent warm weather followed by frost, some stands have begun to sink into the ground. As you know, this can cause boats to shift. It’s mild now, but freezing temperatures are on their way back — better safe than doing the Titanic reenactment.

Thanks everyone, and stay safe out there!

Good morning, everyone! Our Annual General Meeting is happening Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM, and we’d love to se...
12/05/2025

Good morning, everyone!

Our Annual General Meeting is happening Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM, and we’d love to see you there! The meeting will take place at the Dobson in the Event room.

This is a great chance to hear what we've been up to all summer and what is up and coming at the Dobson. Your voice and participation truly make a difference. We are also always looking for new members or people interested in volunteering to help keep the club a running success.

Please note that our AGM runs about 1 hour in length.

We hope to see you there this Sunday!

Yours,
The Board of Directors
Dobson Yacht Club

12/01/2025

🎄 Reminder! Our Members Christmas Dinner is coming up on Dec 10 at 7pm in the Dobson Banquet Room!

Tickets are $50 and include a delicious 3-course meal by Mise En Place. Gluten-free menu, with other accommodations available upon request.

👉 RSVP by Dec 1
Email [email protected]
or call 902-574-4249 to reserve your spot.

Don’t miss a great festive night — and feel free to bring friends! ✨

11/30/2025

🎄🎁 Looking for the perfect Dobson Christmas gift? 🎁🎄

Our Dobson Yacht Club shirts are in and they make excellent presents for the sailors, supporters, and harbour-lovers on your list! ⛵

👕 Short Sleeve T-Shirts – $15 (tax incl.)
Available in blue, grey, and pink

👚 Long Sleeve Shirts – $28
Available in white

✅ Open to members and non-members
⚠️ Limited quantities and sizes – once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Pick up a piece of Dobson pride for someone special (and maybe one for yourself 😉).

📸 Check out the design below and grab yours before they sell out!

Address

600 Westmount Road
Sydney, NS
B1R1A6

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12am
Tuesday 9am - 11pm
Wednesday 9am - 11pm
Thursday 9am - 11pm
Friday 9am - 11pm
Saturday 9am - 11pm
Sunday 9am - 11pm

Telephone

+1 902-562-0515

Website

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