SVSP is a registered Health Promotion Charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, recognised by the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC), an affiliated club of Australian Sailing, and operates a mobile Discover Sailing Centre. We are steadfast in our mission to empower veterans and their families by fostering meaningful impact and social connection through sailing.

JOIN US | Be a SVSP Supporter

Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project (SVSP) burgee — a symbol of unity, service, and connection through sailing.

Annual Supporter's Packages

Our Session: 01 July-30 June

1. SailPass (Trial) – $15 ⚓ single-day, temporary membership

2. Sailing Supporter – $75 💙 sail with us thoughout the year and support

2a.  Family Member of a current Sailing Supporter – $15 per person/year 💛 For a spouse, partner, or dependent of a current season Sailing Supporter (as above).

4. Funded Offerings for Instructors/Coaches OR Financial Hardship Scholarship. We've got you covered. Please Contact Us.

Who Can A Be Sailing Supporter

Veterans & their Families | Being a Sailing Supporter enables you to support what you enjoy, and it saves you time during event registration. 

Non-veterans | are welcome to be a Supporter too - please bear in mind that SVSP activities are facilitated for veterans & their families.

What Are You Supporting?

Your annual Sailing Supporter's contribution directly helps cover the financial costs of our Australian Sailing affiliation and insurance—empowering the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project to continue offering inclusive sailing opportunities to veterans and their families.

Beyond the warm & fuzzy feelings | Your benefits of a being a Supporter are:

  •  Provides your Australian Sailing number which allows you to compete and enjoy the sport of sailing to its fullest.

  • Provides your Personal Accident Insurance Cover when participating in club-sanctioned events and activities.  Learn More...

  • We seek to provide support with courses, training and regattas.

SVSP Supporters - Join Here

Come Sail With Us!

EVENT REGISTRATION | Two easy steps to your participation

Registered for a Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project event — reminder that participants must have an active Australian Sailing number.

STEP 1 | You must have an active Australian Sailing number

Why? Because it is linked to your Personal Accident Insurance cover.

  • already a Sailing Supporter, please proceed to Step 2.
  • Non-sailing Supporters can participate through SailPass (a temporary membership).

Click Here 👉 for Supporter Membership or SailPass

STEP 2 | Your event registration

✅ Monthly Sailing
✅ Crewing, Helming & Skippering
✅ Powerboat & Instructor Courses
✅ Sail Racing & Regattas

Click Here 👉 to register for events

What to bring ⛵☀️

Each activity has different kit requirements and, as a starting point:

✅ Wear: Sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, and a long-sleeve shirt. (Gloves are highly recommended).
✅ Bring: A jacket/jumper, extra sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a reusable water bottle.
❌ Avoid: Bringing items that can’t get wet or may fall overboard.

Other ESOs/Groups, ADF Unit Activities & Corporate Sailing Days?

As part of our fundraising efforts, we’re proud to offer customised opportunities to host your group within our sailing & resilience training activities (Watch Here).

As a small grassroots organisation, we rely on your funding support to make these meaningful days on the water possible.

When we host your group as part of a Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project activity, it’s a collaborative opportunity — helping to cover the logistical costs of both your session and our future events.

We’ll provide your organisation with an event invoice outlining a per-person cost. 💯% of proceeds directly fund equipment hire, instructor support, and insurance, sustaining your experience and the broader mission of SVSP.

Outside of these group arrangements, your veterans and their families are always welcome to join individually through our funded offerings.

Contact us to learn more or to arrange your group’s participation.

From Battlefield to Bowline | The Sailing Program Changing Veterans’ Lives

The Positive Impacts of SVSP

Your donation of $2 or more is tax deductible!

"We all want to be here, and we can't do it without your support".

Matt Brumby

DONATE | 100% Supports the Mission

So many options to Support!

Donations | PayPal & Credit Card

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible.

Donate Here

Buy Raffle Tickets in Our Fundrasier

SVSP has been chosen as one of the benefiting charities for the 2025-26ASX Refinitiv Foundation fundraising campaign!

Buy Your Tickets 💛⚓️💙

Marketing & Sponsorship Prospectus

Our prospectus serves to open a personalised & customisable sponsorship conversation with you.

Be recognised as part of the solution to reducing veteran's social isolation.

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Workplace Giving

SVSP is an approved beneficiary of Workplace Giving Australia, where every dollar you donate is matched by your employer.

Learn More

Boat & Equipment Donation Program

Donations of goods or property (tangible items) valued at $5,000 or more are tax-deductible!

 Examples of acceptable items include: 

  • yachts/boats, vehicles and, equipment 
  • freehold land and property
  • items to be raffled or auctioned

Contact Us about donations of goods/property. 💛⚓️💙

Be Our Supporting Club

We’re Seeking Your Club’s Support!

SVSP is an Australian Sailing affiliated club & mobile Discover Sailing Centre, meaning we bring our program, instructors, and participants—but we need access to club yachts and venues to make it happen.

By partnering with us through an MoU, your club can:

✅ Provide access to sailing for veterans & families

✅ Support Discover Sailing & training pathways

✅ Offer additional community volunteering opportunities

✅ Offer in-kind support & charity pricing

Learn More

2025/26 | Sponsors & Donors

It takes the community to support our salty community

ABOUT | Our Charitable Purpose & Mission

The Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project

SWV Ltd (trading as Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project) is a registered Health Promotion Charity with Deductible Gift Recipient status under the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).

The SVSP has as its mission to promote the prevention and control of physical illnesses (including, but not limited to, physical injury, obesity and ill health) and mental illnesses (including, but not limited to Post Traumatic Stress (PTS), anxiety, depression and social isolation) experienced by Veterans.

How We Do, What We Do

Our aim is to:

  1. Implement and provide targeted support services and programs, including social connection and inclusion opportunities for Veterans who are experiencing, or are at risk of, isolation and physical and mental illness, by principally offering inclusive sailing and other water based sporting programs and activities; 
  2. Encourage Veterans to be physically and mentally active to overcome feelings of isolation and physical and mental illness; 
  3. Support the social integration of Veterans through the provision of social, sporting and recreational opportunities; 
  4. Generate conversation surrounding the prevention of isolation and physical and mental illness experienced by Veterans, as well as to eliminate any stigma surrounding the open discussion of these issues; 
  5. Provide skill development pathway programs to assist Veterans to rebuild self- sufficiency, leadership skills and connection with community; 
  6. Create a broad network of support for Veterans through collaboration with other mission aligned organisations supporting Veterans; and 
  7. Provide a platform and conduit for health professionals and service providers to deliver health promotion and preventative health strategies to improve the health, resilience and quality of life of Veterans. 

How We Spend SVSP Funding

As a registered not-for-profit charity, the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project must reinvest 100% of its profits back into its charitable purpose and objects. The profits cannot be distributed to members. This is set out in our Charity's Constitution:

  • clause 4 – setting out the charity’s objects and mission
  • clause 5 – setting out that the income and property of the company will only be applied towards the promotion of the objects of the charity and the charity will not be carried on for the profit or gain of the members, neither while it is operating nor on winding up.

ACNC Reporting

How we do anything is how we do everything. We hold ourselves to high standards in all areas of our charity — from supporting veterans on the water to ensuring strong ACNC governance and transparency. You’re welcome to review our annual reporting on the ACNC Charity Register.

  • Nic Douglass holding a 'Saltwater Veterans' banner at a marina with boats and water in the background.

    Nic Douglass

    Widely known as the Sailor Girl, Nic is a prominent voice in Australian sailing media and commentary. Through her energetic on and off-water presence, she champions connection, inclusion, and community, making a meaningful impact on veterans and the wider sailing world. @sailorgirlhq

  • Longtime supporter & patron Tom Spithill.

    Tommy Spithill

    As a long-serving sailing mentor, Tom is the "Godfather" figure of all things Saltwater Veterans sailing. His passion for teaching veterans was an integral part of the Invictus Games in Sydney in his role as sports competition manager for Sailing. Tom was recognized in the 2021 Northern Beaches Council's Australia Day Awards for Outstanding Community Service. @tomspithill

  • Katie Spithill is a longtime supporter of the Saltwater Veterans.

    Katie Spithill

    Katie has won in many International World Cup events, as well as a silver and bronze medal at the Match Racing World Championships. She was part of the Australian Women’s Match Racing Team, qualified for Australia in the 2012 Olympics, and coached the Dutch Invictus Games 2018 crew.
    Katie is now championing an all female racing team @womenracingaus .

  • Jimmy Spithill has a strong desire to support veterans & their families as a patron to the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project.

    Jimmy Spithill

    James 'Jimmy' Spithill made history by becoming, at the age of 30, the youngest skipper to win the America's Cup, but his sailing success goes far beyond that. Named the Australian Male Yachtsman of the Year more than once, his respect for service personnel is a driving force in Jimmy's desire to support the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project. @jspithill

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  • Jen Reynolds is a co-founder of the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project.

    Jen Reynolds

    SVSP Co-Founder

    💛 Public Officer and Secretary

    ⚓️ Conscious Coach | Leadership, Learning & People Development Consultant

    💙 Learn more

  • Catherine is a director of the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project.

    Catherine Sturge

    Foundation Supporter

    💛 SVSP Treasurer

    ⚓️ 20 Years military service

    💙Administration and grant writing support

    💛 Learning Support Consultant at Westpac

  • Article featuring Scott Reynolds and the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project at UNSW.

    Scott Reynolds

    SVSP Co-Founder

    💛 Board Chairman

    ⚓️ 18 Years military service

    💙 Lead Sailing Coach - Click here to view a short video about Scott's journey in sailing

  • Henry is a longtime supporter and director on the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project board.

    Henry Tier

    Foundation Supporter

    💛 Equipment Manager

    ⚓️ Grant writing support

    💙 Manager at Asahi Beverages

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