Saltwater Veterans

06/10/2026

ASX RAFFLE | 🎟️ We’re stoked to share that, for the third year in a row, Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project has been selected as a beneficiary of the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation.

We need your support to hit our $10,000 ticket sales target. If we achieve that, SVSP is guaranteed a $25,000+ donation.

Our request: Every Salty to purchase at least one $20 ticket. If everyone gets behind it, we can smash this target within our existing membership base.

🎟️ BUY YOUR $20 TICKET HERE:
https://www.asxrcfau.com/console/rafflepages/11/Saltwater-Veterans-Sailing-Project

Or saltwaterveterans.org

Last year’s effort helped us fund 100% of all Community Participant memberships, removing financial barriers to participation. It also contributes to course and regatta scholarships and helps us deliver and support regional and interstate programs.

Your $20 ticket creates a huge impact for SVSP and our veteran community.

Help us hit our target — grab a ticket (or a few!) and let’s smash this one out of the ballpark ASAP.

Stay Salty ⚓️

05/10/2026

A massive four days and to finish with first place in the All Ladies Crew Spinnaker Division - awesome!

Friday - Salt-E-7 delivery from MHYC to RSYS

Saturday & Sunday - LOTS Coaching Regatta

Monday - Salt-E-7 returned to MHYC from RSYS

05/10/2026

SYDNEY | our Salty Vets Ladies of the Sea crew achieved 1st place on the podium in the All Ladies Crew Spinnaker Division!

An amazing team effort — great sailing and plenty of learning.

Congratulations, ladies! 💛⚓️💙

05/10/2026

MIDDLE HARBOUR | back home and put to bed after a solid weekend of racing.

Much gratitude to Lisa and Gav for completing the delivery and getting Salt-E-7 safely home.

A big weekend of racing, learning, teamwork and plenty of fun on the water. 💛⚓️💙

04/10/2026

SYDNEY | An all-ladies Salties crew docked off from Middle Harbour, bound for Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron and the Ladies of the Sea Coaching Regatta. ⛵️

Salt-E-7 creates opportunities for women veterans to build racing skills, confidence and experience — while connecting with the wider sailing community.

Learning, racing, supporting each other and having a whole lot of fun along the way. 💛

04/10/2026

National Awards Finalist 💛⚓️💙

🏆 Congratulations to all the finalists named for the 2026 Australian Sailing (national) Awards!

From outstanding volunteers and instructors to inspiring sailors and clubs, these awards recognise the people who make our sport thrive both on and off the water.

📖 Read the full list of finalists here: https://www.sailing.org.au/news/finalists-named-for-2026-australian-sailing-awards

04/10/2026

PITTWATER | Winners are grinners! 🏆 Well done to Franco — owner, skipper and Salty Vet — for leading his crew of Saltwater Veterans to the top of the podium after two days of racing at the Northshore Pittwater Regatta 2026!!!!

A fantastic result and a great showcase of veterans getting out on the water, racing hard and enjoying the camaraderie that comes with it.

Congratulations Franco and the Salty Crew! 💛⚓️💙

04/10/2026

SYDNEY | Ladies of the Sea

Salties up for the win! 🤩

LOTS Coach Karyn Gojnich (OLY) was at the helm for yesterday’s racing, helping our ladies’ crew secure regatta race win in a fast and exciting finish!

Super fun on the spinnaker trim, with a top speed of 12.9 knots. Cheers, fist pumps and plenty of smiles — what a ride! 🙏🏼👊🏽

Yesterday’s regatta quote:

“Racing is LOTS of fun!”

03/10/2026

SYDNEY | Ladies of the Sea is a Coaching Regatta hosted by RSYS, so alongside the social connection, there’s plenty of learning to be had both on and off the water over 2 Days.

Amazing to have an all-ladies crew racing Salt-E-7 this weekend — building skills, confidence and experience while getting out there and having a crack at racing.

03/10/2026

PITTWATER | Well done to Salties Crew (skipper/owner Franco ) of SV Euphoria, racking up a big “1st” by the end of Day 1 at the Northshore Pittwater Regatta!

The crew has worked hard to prepare the boat and make the trip down from Lake Macquarie to race in Pittwater. A fantastic effort all round and a great result on the water.

SVSP is proud to be able to sponsor the regatta entry through our Regatta Scholarships for veterans — a direct impact of fundraising and the incredible support of our community.