Honouring Those Who Served

The Convoy Cup Foundation celebrates the brave men and women of the allied convoys who crossed the North Atlantic during World War II. In partnership with Norway, we commemorate their sacrifice and commitment to peace through yachting events and educational outreach.

Learn More

Featured Story

Halifax Remembers WWII Bravery

The Story of the First Convoy Under the cover of darkness on September 16, 1939, 18 merchant ships and 4 naval vessels slipped out of Halifax Harbour, marking the beginning of Halifax’s pivotal role in the war effort.

Learn More

The Harrowing Journey of the Høegh Silverdawn

On June 10, 1943, the Norwegian merchant ship Høegh Silverdawn departed Fremantle, Australia, bound for Basra, Iraq. Carrying 9,000 tons of general cargo, including frozen meat, war materials like shells, tractors, guns, and aviation fuel, the…
Read More
Halifax Remembers WWII Bravery

This month, the maritime community in Halifax in Canada, continue a tradition designed to keep the city’s stories of historic bravery alive. The Bamse Cup, a youth regatta to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, August…
Read More
A Storied History as Canada’s Fightingest Ship

HMCS Haida is a revered symbol of Canadian naval history, celebrated as the sole surviving Tribal-class destroyer among the 27 built for the Royal Navy, Royal Canadian Navy, and Royal Australian Navy between 1937 and 1945.…
Read More

Bamse Cup

Engaging the Next Generation

The BAMSE Cup regatta introduces youth to the rich maritime history of Canada and Norway, fostering a new generation of sailors who honour the legacy of the convoys.