The Rona Sailing Project give three crew awards which not only reward hard work and commitment to their crew members but also enable trainees to participate in further training.
The Weaver Bird Award
The Weaver Bird Award, open to Trainees from all of the different groups we take, is named after the weaver bird which appears in our founder’s, Lord Amory’s, coat of arms.
Criteria for recommending a Weaver Bird Award:
- Has completed a three to five night STV
- No age restrictions
- Has given of their personal best (whatever this level may be)
- Has proved to be a keen and reliable member of the crew
Receipt of a Weaver Bird Award means that the trainee will be given a Weaver Bird Award certificate recognising their achievement.
Scott Award
The Scott Award, for younger Trainees, is named after Commander Walter Scott, the first Honorary Organiser of the Trust.
Criteria for recommending a Scott Award:
- Has completed a six night STV
- Was under 16 on the first day of the voyage
- Has given of their personal best (whatever this level may be)
- Has proved to be a keen and reliable member of the crew
Receipt of a Scott Award means that the trainee will be invited to sail with the Project again.
Amory Award
The Amory Award is for older Trainees and named after Lord Amory, the founder of the Trust.
Criteria for recommending an Amory Award:
- Has completed a six night STV
- Was 16 or over, and under 25, on the first day of the voyage
- Has given of their personal best (whatever this level may be)
- Has proved to be a keen and reliable member of the crew
Receipt of an Amory Award means that the trainee will be invited to apply for the following year’s Tall Ships Races, provided that the Project has an entry.
