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Join the Crew
Join UsWe offer fully funded and contributory membership options for current and former serving members of the ADF, allied forces and their families. We also welcome non-veteran volunteers, skippers and boat owners who want to support our charity.
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Come Sail
Events CalendarOur events calendar lists all SVSP training, courses and racing opportunities.
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Saltwater Veterans Kit
ShopEstablished in 2018 for connection and identity. Wear the gear. Represent the mission.
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Sailing Project
Lean MoreSVSP is an ACNC-registered Health Promotion Charity with DGR status and a DVA-registered Ex-Service Wellbeing Advocacy Organisation. We are also an Australian Sailing-affiliated club and an accredited mobile Discover Sailing Centre.
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Research Study
Participate HereShare your feedback to help shape the future of our programs. This research—conducted by the University of Newcastle collaboratively with SVSP—aims to measure the mental health and wellbeing impacts of sailing with in our veteran and family community.
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Course & Regatta Funding Scholarships
Learn MoreWe proudly support our veterans and military families to build skills, complete courses, and compete in regattas nationwide. Through targeted fundraising, we provide scholarships and financial support for training, coursework, and race entries.
Support Hub
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DVA Wellbeing Advocacy
Learn MoreThe Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project has trained, accredited Wellbeing Advocates through the (ATDP) and is a DVA Registered Advocacy Organisation.
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Online Resources
We’ve brought together learning materials, instructor and volunteer resources, webforms, the SVSP Handbook, and our Safety Management and Safety Risk Assessments — all in one place to support, inform and empower our crew.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Learn MoreSo much of what you might want to know can be found in our FAQ and Events Calendar, where we cover common questions and list upcoming activities. Otherwise, come along to a Salty Vets event and feel free to ask us any questions in person!
Fund Our Mission
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ASX Raffle Tickets
Buy Your Raffle Tickets NowSVSP is a benefiting charity of the 2026-27 ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation.
As a beneficiary, we commit to selling $10K worth of raffle tickets, to secure a $25K donation for our Sailing Project.
We need your help to make it happen!
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Donate
Donate NowFuel our mission with a fully tax-deductible donation and help us get more veterans and their families on, in and around the water.
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Sponsor Us
Learn MoreOur mission is changing lives, but we can’t do it alone. By sponsoring SVSP, you’re not just supporting a sailing project — you’re helping veterans and their families find connection, purpose and belonging. We all want to be here, and we can’t do it without your support.
