Pending Storm

Two big fronts are moving in over the weekend. There is a typical fall storm coming for the 27th that will dump an inch or so of rain on us. Then overnight the 27 thru the 28th Tropical storm, possibly hurricane by then, Kyle hits us. Sounds like a wet weekend. Might stop raining by Monday the 29th. As you can see the storm is headed right for us. Where it shows it sitting on Sunday is right on top of us, YIKES. Could be a category 1 hurricane by then.

Something New

I have a new web site in the works, http://visityarmouth.net . Still working out the kinks, but have a look and let me know what you think. And don't forget to pop over to http://southwestnova.info to learn about our area.

I'm Back

Went on vacation for a week +. There really hasn't been a lot going on here lately. We do have an airshow coming up. The Yarmouth International Air Show 08 is scheduled for Sept. 13-14 with a practice day for performers on Sept. 12 at the Yarmouth airport. In-air performances are scheduled for 1-4 p.m. each day with static displays from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Dave Warner of the South West Shore Development Authority (SWSDA) said the event should be a major boost for the area. It's been a number of years since the last air show in Yarmouth. Warner said the opportunity started with a call from the Nova Scotia International Air Show (NSIAS), wondering if Yarmouth was interested in joining a group of places to take turns hosting an air show. He said there was much debate about the issue before moving forward. The plan is for Yarmouth to host a show every two or three years, said Greg Moulaison, the executive director of the air show. With the exception of the largest air shows, most performers prefer not to go to the same sites every year.

"You can't ask for it every year unless you're a major show," said Warner.

Besides the Snowbirds, Skyhawks and jet truck, which is a small pickup truck with a jet engine attached to the back, other major attractions will include American stunt pilot Pete McLeod, a Griffin helicopter, Harvard heritage aircrafts and a CF-18 Hornet. Moulaison said there is also the chance of flyovers by some U.S. aircrafts, however because they are still awaiting confirmation he didn't want to name them. Putting on a show of this size requires a tremendous amount of work and both Warner and Moulaison said they welcome anyone wishing to volunteer with the project. The hope, Moulaison said, is that the event will act as a unifier for the community much the way something such as the Shark Scramble does.

"We're looking for something that will unite the communities both within the town and within the area to a common thing that we can come together and enjoy and have a good time . . . and create economic impact."
Come on over and see the show. Should be a good time

Another Shark Scramble in the books

This year 118 sharks were landed during the annual Yarmouth Shark Scramble, for an overall combined weight of 23,439 pounds. All of the shark caught were blue sharks, with the exception of one thresher shark.

Bernie Nickerson aboard the Ocean Warrier won first place for the largest shark caught, which weighed in at 403.7 pounds.

The high boat average went to the Trinity 2004, which had six people aboard. The average weight of the sharks caught was 272.9 pounds. Overall, the vessel brought in 1,637 pounds of shark.

The one thresher shark caught during the scramble weighed in at 277.7 pounds and was caught by Randy Purdy.

There were many prizes given out during the event. The trip to a southern destination, which was sponsored by Rudders Seafood Restaurant and Brew Pub, was won by Brian MacKay.

The electric scooter, donated by Nordic Marine Power Inc., was won by Randy Ritchie.

The shark that was caught during the scramble was sold for its meat, with proceeds going to a local charity.