Bert Scott

1952

The founders of Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron donated Scotts’ shed and the slipway.

Louisa Scott

1952

The founder of Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron with husband Bert.  Donated Scotts’ shed and the slipway

Ron Williams

1957

For the enormous amount of work around the Club, gantry, slipway, construction of new gantry, patrol boat engine overhauls, manufacture of radio towers and building construction. Former Commodore.

Roy McGee

1965

Secretary for 11 years, maintained and operated radio for many years.

Roy Tapson

1966

Founding member of foreshore committee and representative for many years. Involved with wife Dot in the construction of the original building and slipway. Commodore and committee member for many years.

Allan Pizzey

1968

Former Commodore, builder of gantry and associated tasks, organised building of senior lounge during 1965-66 over 13 weekends.

Nance Pizzey

1971

Committee member responsible for trophies for many years. Start box operator.

Harry Reid

1972

Secretary for 13 years. Committee member who did wonderful service to BYS during difficult times:

K (Monty) Simes

1976

Former Commodore, Club Captain and President of Victorian Yachting Council. Conducted sailing and navigation programs for members.

Lew Barnett

1976

Former Rear Commodore, Treasurer and committee member. Responsible for patrol boats operation and maintenance and looked after Club repairs and maintenance.

Kit Barnett

1976

Operated the canteen for many years, nothing was a trouble. Involved in Ladies Committee and functions and assisted Lew with patrol boats.

Jack Morris

1976

Committee member, designer of gantry and slipway, built care for driving pile for old jetty. Anything that was needed, Jack built it!. Reconditioned the winch and the back stairway and installed the rock near the yardarm.

J Ross Crow

1980

Former Commodore. Maintained radio at very little cost to the Club for many years, assisted with building the gantry along with his son John.

Edgar French

Compiled and wrote the history of BYS "The Miracle at Scotts’ Shed". This was a great effort over a lengthy period of time with the assistance of his wife Margaret and the members. He was a very competitive sailor who loved BYS.

Margaret French

Peter Bates

Unlimited capacity for work around the Club. Involved in working bees, construction of gantry, slipway, retaining walls. Former Club Captain, very involved with and protective of junior members.

Harley Rutledge

Former Commodore and experienced Treasurer. Overcame difficult problems faced by the Club in his capacity as Treasurer. Excellent bay and offshore sailor, participated in working bees and looked after burgees in senior lounge.

Jeff Hurley

Former Commodore. Involved in all aspects of BYS. Former President of Victorian Yachting Council. Instigator of the Pertersville Regatta followed by the Nissan Regatta.

Jane Hurley

In 1979 Jane opened the first BYS Shop by selling a few items spread out on the lawns of the Club. In the 22 years she managed the Shop she introduced many new items including jackets, caps and club uniforms. In the 1987-88 season Jane was awarded Club Person of The Year also known as  the ‘Ian Pender’ Award.

Paul Paice

Patrol Boat Captain for many years. Refuelled patrol boats every weekend using a hand operated pump – ironically, the Club installed an electric pump upon his retirement.

Lin Paice

Supported the work of husband Paul and also involved in race management, starter’s box and shop.

Bruce Colliver

14 July 2002

Former Commodore. Contributed to the Club over many years culminating in the development of the Blairgowrie Safe Boat Harbour.

Ken Godfrey

14 July 2002

Former Commodore. Contributed to the Club over many years culminating in the development of the Blairgowrie Safe Boat Harbour.

Bruce Harding

14 July 2002

Former Commodore. Contributed to the Club over many years culminating in the development of the Blairgowrie Safe Boat Harbour.

Trevor Huttley

14 July 2002

Former Honorary Treasurer. Contributed to the Club over many years culminating in the development of the Blairgowrie Safe Boat Harbour.

David Mason

25 July 2004

Joined B.Y.S. in 1972 and served as Club Captain, Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore and Commodore between1977 and 1991. Has been Secretary of the Sailing Committee since1992 and race officer for A Class Worlds, Laser Worlds, Thunderbird Championships and many other classes between 1977 – 1995.

Helen Golder

25 July 2004

Joined B.Y.S. in 1957 and served on the General Committee between1988 – 1989, the Sailing Committee since 1988 and has been race Officer in a number of major championships since 1988. Has been the coordinator and a volunteer in the start box since 1992.

Geoff Watson

25 July 2004

Joined B.Y.S. in 1978 and served on the General Committee between 1989 and 1995 as Secretary. Was the Club’s first manager between 1995 – 1997. Introduced the sailability program to BYS in 2001, was a key volunteer for the I.F.D.S. World Championships during 2003 – 2004.

Worked in yard slipping boats and assisting Members between 1980 – 2004.

Frank Paine

17 July 2005

Joined BYS in 1977 and served as Treasurer from 1979 to 1981 and Secretary from 1982 to 1987, maintaining membership records without the aid of a computer. Served as Rear Commodore, Vice Commodore, Commodore and Immediate Past Commodore. Rewrote the Squadron’s Statement of Purposes and Rules, was always available to help whenever anything needed to be done and made a terrific contribution to BYS.

Joined BYS in 1967, supported her husband John during his period as Commodore, served as radio officer and in the starter’s box, member of various social committees, tended to the Club gardens and actively participated, organised the trophies, assisted with food preparation, provided administrative support to the office staff.

Joined BYS in 1967, introduced and promoted the A class fleet for 30 years, served on the General Committee 1986-87, ran the A Class World Titles at BYS in 1987, served on the Sailing Committee for 20 years, sail trainer since 1996 and maintained the four Minnows owned for some time by BYS. Responsible for maintenance of fixed marks. Club Person of the Year 1994-1995.