VALE JOHN BARON-HAY 1934 – 2023

WITHDEEP sadness, the Club informs members of the passing of Life Member, Vice Patron John Baron-Hay aka ‘Baron’.

Amongst those projects were Royal Perth Hospital and the three-tiered grandstand at Subiaco Oval.

Together with his many achievements John was a founding trustee and current Governor of the Ron Tough Yachting Foundation and a former Chairman of Yachting Western Australia in 1973.

John began sailing in Cadet Dinghies with Jim O’Grady and George Winning (both Wesley College students) then moved onto heavyweight Sharpies. From there he graduated to Hornets, winning four national titles. John also represented the Club at the Hornet World Championship held at Hayling Island, UK.

After Hornets John progressed to sailing Solings, in which he won a state title. Following Solings, he moved into the Etchells class and in his last year of sailing Etchells in 2008 (the same year he retired from sailing), at the tender age of 74 he was awarded ‘Most Improved Skipper’, an award he was very proud of.

Whether you sailed with John, crossed tacks or enjoyed camaraderie after racing, you warmly felt his presence!

His guidance and friendship will be missed.

The Club expresses its deepest condolences to Bette and the extended family.