Convoy Cup 2014: September 12 - 14

The 7th Biennial Convoy Cup weekend.

  • Convoy Cup Foundation
  • Dartmouth Yacht Club

This year, the Dartmouth Yacht Club and the Convoy Cup Foundation will again sponsor the Halifax Convoy Cup for sail and power vessels.

These competitions have taken place every two years since 2002. This 7th running of the Convoy Cup will feature an ocean race, habour races, a ceremonial sailpast of HMCS Sackville, and an awards reception with veterans and honoured guests.

The Convoy Cup recognizes the historical contribution of the port of Halifax to the convoy lifeline to Europe during World War II and honours the sacrifices made by our veterans.

Event Schedule

Friday, September 12
1700 - 2100 Registration for races & sailpast
1800 BBQ & live music
1930 Ocean race Skippers’ meeting
Saturday, September 13
1000 - 1200 Registration for Basin race and sailpast
1000 Ocean race start warning signal - Halifax Waterfront
1200 Basin race Skippers’ meeting
1300 Basin race start warning signal - Bedford Basin
1700 Hospitality for participants
Sunday, September 14
1000 - 1130 Registration for sailpast
1200 Sailpast Captains’ meeting
1330 Sailpast assembly - Halifax Harbour
1400 Sailpast starts by HMCS Sackville
1700 Reception
1800 Awards for races and sailpast

Past events.

About the Convoy Cup Foundation.

The Convoy Cup recognizes the historical contribution of the port of Halifax to the convoy lifeline to Europe during World War II, and perpetuates the memory of the courageous men and women of the merchant marine, navy and air force.

We continue to honour the sacrifices made by veterans of past and present conflicts, who contributed so much to the peace and security we enjoy today.