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Sydney Hobart BBQ
@ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
$50
Come Celebrate Making Waves’ 22nd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race!
The Making Waves Foundation invites you to our exclusive crew send-off for our 22nd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race campaign this Monday, December 9th. With 50% of our crew living with disability, we’re not just sailing – we’re breaking barriers and inspiring change
Event Details
Date: Monday, December 9th, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Venue: Middle Harbour Yacht Club
Tickets: $50 per person
Highlights of the Evening
- Meet Our Inspirational Crew: Get up close with our brave sailors, including James Hunter, who lost his eyesight in 2015 and has since dedicated himself to Making Waves’ mission Sydney to Hobart – Making Waves
- Special Guest Speaker: Wendy Tuck, the first woman to win a round-the-world yacht race, will share her incredible journey and introduce our crew. Wendy Tuck profile: The pioneering yachtswoman making her own luck.
- Exclusive Auction: Bid on amazing items, including:
- Signed book by John Bertrand AO, our esteemed patron and America’s Cup legend
- Signed books ‘True Spirit’ and ‘Indigo Blue’ from female sailing legend Jessica Watson
- Dinner for 4 at Catalina
- Sturrocks voucher
- Nautica voucher
- And much more!
- Professional Auctioneer: Niel Burling will lead our exciting auction
- Professional Photos: Marg’s Yacht Photos
Why You Can’t Miss This
- Support a Great Cause: Your presence helps us continue providing life-changing sailing experiences for people with disabilities
- Network with Sailing Legends: Rub shoulders with some of Australia’s most accomplished sailors, including our skipper John Whitfeld, who will be competing in his 30th Sydney Hobart Race
- Exclusive Memorabilia: Take home a piece of sailing history through our auction
- Be Part of the Journey: Send off our courageous crew as they embark on one of the world’s toughest yacht races
Limited Spots Available!
RSVP by December 4th
To secure your ticket, visit: https://makingwaves.au/
Bring your friends, family, and colleagues to support this incredible cause.
Together, let’s make waves and prove that limitations are meant to be broken!
Relive the Excitement
Don’t forget to check out these thrilling recaps from last year’s race: