Rob Roy Award
Along with a plaque, the winner receives a $100 gift certificate, sponsored by Rob's wife, Catherine Roy, toward tuition for an Advanced CPS Course. Catherine is always on hand to present the award to the recipient, as shown in the photos below.
2007 Winner Doug Collison
2006 Winner Mary Gorsline
2005 Winner Dave Clark
2004 Winner Susan Mellow
2003 Winner Peter Baker
2002 Winner Ken Andrus
Rob Roy 1923-2001
Rob Roy loved to sail. He began sailing in his teens and joined the Navy as a telegrapher during the Second World War. After returning from the war, Rob once again began to sail on Clear Lake and elsewhere in the Kawarthas. Rob's occupation was as a photographer with the Roy Studio, a business started in Peterborough by his grandfather. In later years, Georgian Bay called to Rob and never let him go.
At this time he discovered Canadian Power & Sail Squadrons and took the Boating Course in 1976. He became a member that year and in 1977 took the Seamanship Sail Course. He progressed through the Peterborough Power & Sail Squadron as first a proctor, then an instructor and finally served as Assistant Training Officer.
Rob's wonderful sense of humour made his courses very enjoyable. Rob started the question and answers sessions to prepare students for the Boating exam, something the Squadron continues to do in its training classes today. His personal goal was that of what he learned through CPS for safe boating.
Past Commander Jack Scott and Past District Training Officer Doug Cook had the pleasure of a week's sail with Rob and were amused by Rob's one strict rule, "No drinking of alcoholic beverages until the Expeditis is well anchored."
The Roy Award is given in memory of Rob and in appreciation for all he gave to the Peterborough Power & Sail Squadron