Who we are:
The benefits of being a totally independent and impartial body of enthusiastic volunteers, means that we can support the yachting community where we see maximum need, to achieve our declared long-term strategy and goal.
RTYF is financially backed by the yacht clubs throughout WA. With the support of these clubs and their members, and with careful asset management of trust funds, RTYF currently provides grants in excess of $75,000 each year to assist sailors with their international campaigns.
A longer-term strategy for the Foundation is to increase the ‘pool’ and be able to award grants totalling $150,000 to deserving candidates each year. To do this, we need your assistance.
Grants to WA Sailing Clubs and the Class Associations are paid out immediately. We also support the RTYF Coaching Clinic Program. Every year we sponsor the Pacer Racer Challenge which pairs high performance sailors with up and coming talent.
RTYF awards, medals and Scholarships:
Historically, RTYF Grants and Awards were presented in conjunction with the Yachting Western Australia (YWA) Awards, prior to commencement of the European Summer so that they could assist sailors to attend Northern Hemisphere events.
Due to changes in the timing of the event, RTYF now hosts its own Awards night in the early part of each year. This allows grants and medals to be given when sailors need them most and, in the lead, up to their Northern Hemisphere campaigns.
In recognition of outstanding performance and contribution to sailing, the Foundation awards one or two RTYF Gold Medals. The John Barron-Hay (Gold Medal) is awarded for outstanding competitive achievement, and or an outstanding lifetime contribution to the sport of sailing within WA. These medals recognise individuals dedication and commitment to the sport.
The RTYF Gold medal is viewed by many people as the pinnacle of recognition awarded in WA sailing.
Other medals awarded at the annual presentation ceremony are the RTYF Silver and Bronze medallions. These are presented to the best performing youth and junior sailors over the preceding 12 months.
The Syd Corser Scholarship, which comes with a significant cash grant, is given annually to a sailor to assist them in achieving competitive success over future years and is keenly sought after.