Making Waves Foundation

16/10/2026

🌟A huge thank you to our Silver Sponsor, Pop-Up CEO, for their generous support of the 11th Annual Sydney Making Waves Regatta! ⛵️❤️

A very special thank you to Connor Walsh, CEO and Founder of Pop-Up CEO, and one of our wonderful Sydney volunteers, for his ongoing commitment to Making Waves Foundation.

Through Pop-Up CEO, Connor brings leadership, business expertise and a passion for helping organisations grow and succeed. It's this same spirit of giving back that makes his involvement with Making Waves so special.

From generously volunteering his time to supporting our biggest Sydney fundraising event of the year, Connor continues to demonstrate that making a difference goes far beyond financial contributions.

We're incredibly grateful to Connor and Pop-Up CEO for helping us create more opportunities for young people living with disability and disadvantage to experience the confidence, connection and freedom that sailing brings.

Thank you, Connor, for making waves with us, both on and off the water! 🌊

16/10/2026

🌟 A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsor, Platinum Certification, for their generous support of the 11th Annual Sydney Making Waves Regatta! ⛵️❤️

A special thank you to David Preston, CEO and Founder of Platinum Certification and valued Making Waves Foundation Board Member, for his ongoing commitment to our mission.

Platinum Certification supports businesses through certification, compliance and management systems, helping organisations build stronger, more sustainable and accountable operations.

David's support extends far beyond sponsorship. His leadership, expertise and dedication to Making Waves Foundation play an important role in helping us create life-changing opportunities for young people living with disability and disadvantage through the power of sailing.

We are incredibly grateful to David and the entire Platinum Certification team for backing our mission and helping make this year's regatta such a success!

Thank you for making waves with us! 🌊

16/10/2026

A huge thank you to Harry West Flags, and especially Mia, Justin and Kirilly, for their generous support of the **Making Waves Foundation Corporate Regatta 2026!⛵️❤️

Thanks to their incredible team, custom burgees were proudly flown across our entire fleet of 26 yachts, showcasing our Gold Sponsor for the day while championing the work of Making Waves Foundation.

It's the generosity and support of businesses like Harry West Flags that help bring events like this to life and enable us to continue creating opportunities for young people living with disability and disadvantage through sailing.

16/10/2026

16/10/2026

⛵ Day 2 at the Melbourne Boat Show!

Another fantastic day connecting with the boating community, sharing stories and showcasing how Making Waves Foundation is creating opportunities for people living with disability and disadvantage through sailing. ❤️

We’ll be back tomorrow from 10am!

Come down to Docklands, step aboard our Farr 47 Ninety Seven, and meet the wonderful people behind our programs, including our Victorian State Manager Natasja McClay, Membership Manager Maureen Scott, and our incredible MWF volunteers!

We’d love to say hello, show you around and share how we’re making waves across Victoria and beyond.

See you tomorrow! 🌊⛵ Melbourne Boat Show

16/10/2026

Step Outside with Paul Burt! 🎤⛵️

What a fantastic opportunity to join Paul Burt on the Suzuki Main Stage at the 2026 Melbourne Boat Show, sharing the incredible work of Making Waves Foundation and introducing our programs to new audiences!

Last year, we supported over 1,400 participants across Victoria, creating opportunities for young people living with disability and disadvantage to experience the life-changing power of sailing.

Our Victorian programs continue to grow, including:

⛵ Docklands – Our accessible Farr 47, Ninety Seven, delivering inclusive sailing experiences right here in Melbourne.

🛠️ Chelsea Yacht Club – Our Wright of Passage youth boatbuilding program, empowering young people through practical skills, teamwork and confidence.

⛵ Geelong – Inclusive sailing opportunities through the Royal Geelong Yacht Club, alongside our expanding boatbuilding programs at Western Beach Boat Club and an exciting upcoming launch in Colac.

A huge thank you to Paul Burt and the Melbourne Boat Show for giving us the opportunity to share our mission and showcase the impact we’re making across Victoria.

Come down, say hello and discover how you can get involved!

We’ll be back on the Suzuki Main Stage tomorrow at 11am. We’d love to see you there! ❤️

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12/10/2026

🏆⛵ LINE HONOURS WINNER – CA VA!

What a win! A huge congratulations to CA VA, our Line Honours winner at the 11th Annual Making Waves Regatta! (and best dressed choice by Wendy Tuck for 'Splash of Red'

In a memorable twist on Sydney Harbour, while WILD OATS X and SYDNEY 60 took on courses of their own, it was CA VA who emerged victorious as the first yacht to complete the correct race course! 🏁

A fantastic result and a wonderful reminder that sailing isn't just about speed — it's about navigating the course!

A special thank you to Yacht Club Of Australia Commodore David Jacobs for joining us to present the prestigious Line Honours trophy.

Congratulations to CA VA's skipper, Peter Laver and Peter Lewis, and the entire crew on a brilliant result!

What a spectacular day of racing, camaraderie and making waves for a purpose!

12/10/2026

🥃❤️ A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ! ❤️🥃

What a treat for our 26 yacht owners and skippers at the 11th Annual Making Waves Regatta! ⛵

A huge thank you to David and the wonderful team at Red Mill Rum for creating these stunning, personalised, co-branded bottles especially for our regatta.

A beautiful keepsake (and drinksake!) for each of our 26 yacht owners, recognising their generosity in making their yachts available and helping bring this incredible event to life.

We love seeing Australian brands like Red Mill Rum bring such a thoughtful, personal touch to an occasion. A beautifully presented bottle of rum makes the perfect memento of a spectacular day on Sydney Harbour.

Thank you, David and team, for helping us celebrate the people who make the magic happen! 🥃❤️

11/10/2026

BEYOND THE SAILING ⛵️ | THANK YOU LAURA HARDING & MALCOLM PAGE OAM OLY

What an honour to welcome two extraordinary ambassadors of Australian sailing as our special guest speakers at the 11th Annual Making Waves Regatta celebrations at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia.

Laura Harding, World Champion, LA 2028 Olympic hopeful and trailblazer in women’s sailing, represented Australia at the inaugural Women’s America’s Cup in Barcelona in 2024 — a historic milestone in the sport’s 173-year history.

Joining Laura was Malcolm Page OAM OLY, CEO of Australian Sailing, dual Olympic gold medallist and eight-time World Champion.

Together, they shared what sailing brings to our lives far beyond the ability to sail.

Resilience. Confidence. Teamwork. Leadership. Communication. Determination. And the courage to overcome adversity.

These are the very qualities at the heart of Making Waves Foundation and our mission to empower young people and people living with disability through sailing.

We were also reminded of Australia’s remarkable Olympic sailing legacy, with sailing among our nation’s most successful Olympic sports.

Laura, we wish you every success on your journey towards LA 2028 as you continue paving the way for women in elite sailing.

Malcolm, thank you for your leadership and continued commitment to growing our incredible sport.

Because sailing is about so much more than boats. It’s about people, possibility and discovering what you’re capable of.

Thank you both for inspiring our guests and championing the power of sailing!

SailingForAll

10/10/2026

🌊 WHAT A DAY! MAKING WAVES REGATTA 2026! ⛵

257 guests. 26 yachts. One incredible community making waves!

From a room buzzing with excitement at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia to a spectacular fleet racing across Sydney Harbour, our 11th Annual Making Waves Regatta was one to remember!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who sailed, supported, volunteered and helped make this extraordinary day possible.

Together, we’re creating opportunities and changing lives through sailing.

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