The Making Waves Foundation
MELBOURNE REGATTA
2026
Sailing for children with disability or experiencing disadvantage
Bring your team, clients, family or friends together for an incredible day of yacht racing at the Making Waves Charity Regatta in Melbourne.
The event will be held on Friday 27 March 2026 at the Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron in St Kilda!
Book a Yacht for 4-10 People
Race on a fully crewed yacht. Enjoy morning tea before the race and join our after party for food, live music, prizes, auctions, and drinks! Plus get company branding on a boat burgee as well as our media wall, and website.
Join the Spectator Boat
Join us aboard our spectator boat to watch the exciting action. Enjoy morning tea before the race and join our after party for food, live music, prizes, auctions, and drinks!
Solo Sailor
Join a crew for the race. Enjoy morning tea before the race and join our after party for food, live music, prizes, auctions, and drinks!
After-Party Ticket
Join our after party for food, live music, prizes, auctions, and drinks!
Self-Funded Boat
Yacht owners and their crew members can join the race without any corporates on board.
Loan Your Boat
If you are a yacht owners who would like to loan the use of their boat to the event, please register!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BEFORE THE RACE
The Making Waves Melbourne Regatta is on Friday 27 March 2026.
Wear warm casual clothing and comfortable shoes (i.e. NO high heels). Shoes should not have black soles as these can mark the yachts. It is advisable to wear a wide brimmed hat in sunny conditions. In wet weather bring a spray jacket or poncho.
Corporate Boats are available for groups of 4-10 guests from $1,500. (note: only a limited number of boats can accommodate larger groups). Entry for syndicates bringing their own boat is available for $1,500.
Street parking along Jacka Boulevard is limited. The main car parks are located at St Kilda Beach (Pier Road) and the St Kilda Sea Baths. Where possible, we encourage the use of public transport.
ON THE DAY
The Regatta Race is hosted at Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron.
2 Pier Road St. Kilda, VIC 3182
Registration commences at the RMYS from 11:00am. All participants must be at the RMYS and registered by 11:30am.
Morning tea will be provided for all participants to enjoy prior to racing.
The Regatta will go ahead in most weather conditions. A little rain is not enough to spoil a good race so if getting wet is a concern, we suggest wearing appropriate wet weather gear and bringing a change of clothes. In case of extreme weather causing a cancellation of the race the after party will kick off a little earlier with food, drinks and entertainment all indoors.
Alcohol and drinks may be brought on board as long as they purchased from the venue. Please note however that depending on the length of the race and the conditions on the day there may not be an opportunity to consume drinks. Your skipper will advise you of this accordingly. Please note that the responsible consumption of alcohol will be expected, and guests may be asked to vacate the premises if any issues arise.
Yes – all participants and crew will be provided with personal floatation devices (PFDs).
Some boats may have toilets on-board however, it is advisable that all participants use the facilities at the RMYS prior to boarding the boat.
As this is a race, the yacht will angle from side to side and you will be required to move as well. Your Skipper will identify the most appropriate place for you on the boat and guide you on moving around safely.
Every boat will be fully crewed by experienced sailors. However, should you wish to get involved, please inform your Skipper and they will try to find a role for you.
This is a non-smoking event and as such, smoking (and or vaping) is not allowed on the yachts. A designated smoking area will be available at the after party.
AFTER PARTY
Food is provided both before and after the race, and your registration also includes drinks tickets throughout the day.
Trophies will be awarded to the winners and runners up of each race division as well as overall line honours. Please make sure someone from your group is ready to pose for a photo with their trophy!
Yes, we will have a raffle with sensational prizes and an auction!
The after party will conclude around 6:30pm. You and your guests are welcome to enjoy the evening at the RMYS following the event.
FOR COMPANIES
All supporting organisations will have their logo featured on the media wall, burgees with their logo on the boat, logo on the AV after party screens and mentions on social media. You are welcome to bring your own merchandise (hats, shirts etc) on board for your guests or you can speak to the organisers about co-branded merchandise opportunities.
If you would like to sponsor an aspect of the event, please contact Rachel Ward (Fundraising & Engagement Manager) by email rward@makingwaves.au or call 0421 725 170.
If you would like to discuss becoming more involved with Making Waves Foundation, please view our Support Us page or call us at 0421 725 170.
FOR ALL ENQUIRIES
For any event enquiries please contact us on 0421 725 170 or email info@makingwaves.au.
EVENT PARTNERS
