Convoy Cup 2014

04

Sep

2014

A sailpast profile for HMS Loch Lomond is now online, represented by the Whimsea and its captain, Ian Holmes. Ian’s Grandfather sailed to and from South America during World War II in the merchant marine.

15

Aug

2014

Veteran's Cup 2014 : Notice of Race

Convoy Cup Basin Race : September 13, 2014 1. Management: The races will be hosted by the Dartmouth Yacht Club of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 2. Races: will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (RRS), the prescriptions of Sail Canada, the Notice of Race, and where modified, by the saili...

15

Aug

2014

Convoy Cup 2014 : Notice of Race

A VOYAGE TO REMEMBER September 13-14 1. Organizing Authority: This race will be hosted by the Dartmouth Yacht Club of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 2. Rules: Racing will be governed by the Racing Rules of Sailing 2013-2016 (RRS), the prescriptions of Sail Canada and this Notice of Race except as modified...

06

Aug

2014

HMCS Shawinigan, and all 85 of its crew, were lost in November 1944, torpedoed by a German U-boat in the Cabot Strait. At the time, Shawinigan was conducting submarine patrol all alone, while escorting a ferry between Sydney and Port-aux-Basques. Today, HMCS Shawinigan is perpetuated by a modern-day Kingston-class coastal defence vessel. The loss of the Shawinigan is commemorated by Halifax Herald cartoonist Robert Chambers in this memoriam card.

31

Jul

2014

This memoriam card commemorates the sinking of HMCS Regina and HMCS Alberni in 1944. The Regina served from 1942 to 1944, mainly as a convoy escort vessel. She also participated in the naval component of the invasion of Normandy, just 5 months before her tragic end. The Regina was sunk on August 8, while attempting to rescue survivors from an American ship. 30 crew were lost, off the coast of Cornwall. The Alberni was sunk just two weeks later, on August 21, while performing convoy duties near the Isle of Wight. 59 hands were lost. A memorial commemorating the Alberni was established in British Columbia last year. This memoriam card is part of a series of WWII commemorative illustrations by Halifax Herald cartoonist Robert Chambers. You can explore the rest of the series as we add to it over the next several weeks.

30

Jul

2014

Notice of Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Convoy Cup Foundation will be held as follows: Date: Tueday, September 30, 2014 Time: 1830 - 2030 Place: Dartmouth Yacht Club, 697 Windmill Road, Dartmouth, NS Please RSVP by September 8, by phone (902.468.7100) or email (ccf@nfsl.ca) If you know of anyone who would...

30

Jul

2014

Today we share a memoriam card for HMCS Louisburg, illustrated by Halifax Herald cartoonist Robert Chambers. The Louisburg was sunk in 1943, after being bombarded by enemy aircraft during convoy duties. A new Louisburg was commissioned shortly afterward, serving out the duration of the war. This is the second memoriam card in a series we’ll be posting regularly throughout August. Check back often!

29

Jul

2014

Memoriam card for HMCS Athabaskan, illustrated by wartime Halifax Herald cartoonist Robert Chambers. Generously donated by Michael Donovan, from his father’s naval scrapbook. Check back daily for more of this collection!

25

Jul

2014

We’ve raised $10,575 on launch day! Thank you to all our donors and supporters.

24

Jul

2014

The Convoy Cup website has launched! Please join us in the next chapter of our journey as we broaden our horizons by honouring those who served. We need your support to continue making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who secured, and those who maintain peace.

23

Jul

2014

2014 Sailpast : Vessel Instructions

Sunday, 14 Sept 2014, 1415 (Local time) Registration Registration will take place at the DYC Clubhouse: Thurs, 11 Sept, 1800 – 2000; Fri, 1700 – 2100; Sat, 1000 – 1200; and Sun, 1000 – 1130. Fee The participation fee is $35.00 (for flags, banners, reception, etc). Each participating vessel wil...

23

Jul

2014

2014 Sailpast : Notice of Event

Notice of Halifax Harbour Event Sunday, 14 Sept 2014, 1415 (Local time) The Convoy Cup Foundation will pay tribute to veterans of the WWII convoys and more recent international conflicts by conducting a ceremonial Sailpast by the Canadian Naval Memorial, HMCS Sackville, on Sunday, 14 Sept, 2014 at 1...

22

Jul

2014