Saltwater Veterans
Connecting Veterans Through Sailing | Founded in 2017 as Four Men in a Boat, Saltwater Veterans has grown into a thriving community supporting veterans, current serving ADF members, and their families through sailing and water-based activities. Our mission is to foster connection, wellbeing, and camaraderie on and off the water.
Our clothing reflects the shared spirit and unity of our community, representing the journey of re-engaging socially and embracing the empowering experience of sailing. Join Saltwater Veterans to connect, participate, and support a growing network dedicated to veteran wellbeing.
Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project
Is our ACNC-registered health promotion charity with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, founded in 2022. In 2023, we became an Australian Sailing affiliated club, delivering inclusive sailing programs for current and former ADF members.
We sail regularly across Australia—including Manly, Middle Harbour, Cronulla, Gosford, Newcastle, Canberra, and Mooloolaba—with fly-away instructor teams extending our reach to other regions.
In 2025, SVSP was recognised as Australian Sailing Club of the Year (Category B) at both NSW/ACT and national awards, reflecting the positive impact of our programs on veterans and the broader sailing community.
Our mission is simple: connection, purpose, and wellbeing through sailing, with a strong focus on inclusivity for Wounded, Injured, and Sick (WIS) veterans. We’re grateful to Minter Ellison Lawyers for their pro bono foundation-support and to our community, whose shared spirit helps veterans reconnect and thrive on the water.
Fundraising - Support the Mission
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SVSP is a benefiting charity for the 2025-26 ASX Refinitiv Foundation fundraising campaign!
We need to sell $10K worth of raffle tickets, to secure a $30K donation for our Sailing Project. Let’s make it happen!
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