Riverport Nova Scotia to Step Back in Time August 4 – 9, 2014

Riverport Schooner Race

The tiny harbour of Riverport Nova Scotia will turn back the clock 100 years to the days of schooner fishing, coastal transportation, and rum running when they host the Nova Scotia Schooner Association for their 52nd annual Schooner Race Week, August 4-9, 2014.  Twenty plus Nova Scotia built schooners will begin arriving on Sunday, August 3 for the event.  Schooners of all sizes from 24 Feet up to 65 Feet will drop anchor in the beautiful community situated at the mouth of the Lahave River on the south shore of Nova
Scotia.

As part of the week’s events the people of Riverport are joining in on the celebrations.  The Riverport Quilting Guild and Rug Hookers groups will display many of their nautical themed quilts and rugs at the local Post Office.  As well the Schooner Association’s trophies will be on display for all to see.  The NS Dory Association will hold dory races in the Cove on Thursday, August 7.  

One of the oldest homes in Riverport will open it’s doors to the public.  At one time this beautiful building was known as the Riverport Hotel, a place Al Capone was reputed to be a return visitor.

The Riverport Post office will be releasing a new postmark for the event.  This will most likely be the last new release postmark for this small community post office.  It will be of special interest to stamp collectors.  The release for the new postmark will be Thursday, August 7.  As well the local postmaster is bringing out of moth balls cancelled postmarks of past years. They will be available 3 for 1.

Schooner races will be held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.  The race start line will be off the Kraut Point Wharf and the finish line will be in Ritcey’s Cove.  Races start at 12:30 HRS.  Skippers meeting will commence daily at 10:00 Hrs at the Riverport Community Center.

Come out August 4-9 to Riverport Nova Scotia, meet the skippers and the welcoming people in this warm community.

For More Information:
Wendy Levo 902 430 3348
Commodore NSSA

Rochelle Whynott 902 766 0177
Postmaster Riverport Post Office

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