🌟 Support Our Veterans Through Sailing! 🌟

Join the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project (SVSP) in making a real difference for our military veterans and their families. We’re a proudly ACNC-registered charity and 100% volunteer-driven, delivering life-changing sailing experiences at no cost to participants. But we can’t do it without your support!

💨 Why Sailing?

Sailing provides a unique, kinetic experience that fosters connection, resilience, and empowerment. It’s more than just a sport—it’s a way for veterans to rediscover camaraderie, build confidence, and feel part of a supportive community.

🚤 Your Donation Will Help Us:

• Cover essential logistics and facilitation costs, ensuring all our programs remain free to veterans and their families.
• Expand our monthly sailing activities across eight national locations, including Sydney, Adelaide, Newcastle, Nowra, Mooloolaba, Perth, Darwin, and Geelong.
• Support innovative initiatives like our Bush-to-Sail Program, bridging the gap for rural veterans through sailing experiences that combat geographic isolation.

🫂 What We Do

• Provide a platform for health and wellness, addressing both physical and mental challenges faced by current and former military personnel.
• Reduce social isolation for those Wounded, Injured, or Sick, fostering reconnection and personal growth.
• Create opportunities for veterans to give back through volunteering, training, and mentorship.

📈 Our Impact So Far:

• 900+ event registrations in 2024 across our sailing locations!
• Participation in three international regattas (New Zealand, USA, and Canada).
• Sponsorship of our first veteran-led sailing team at Hamilton Island Race Week.
• Supporting over 100 veterans monthly through our programs nationwide.

📅 Our Vision for the Future:

With your support, we’ll continue to grow! Future plans include:

⚓ Establishing sailing hubs in Melbourne and Hobart in collaboration with Young Veterans Australia.

⚓ Launching the Bush-to-Sail Program to reach more veterans in rural areas.

🎥 Check Out Our Journey:

• NRMA Feature: Calmer Waters
• 7 News Sunshine Coast: Watch Here
• Veterans Health Week: Z Special Unit

🌊 Your Support Makes a Difference

Every dollar raised will directly impact the lives of veterans and their families, helping us expand our programs, reduce isolation, and create brighter futures through the power of sailing.

⛵ Donate Today! Help us keep the wind in our sails and our