The Many Ways to
Support Making Waves
Make a Donation
Sponsor a Child
$250
You can sponsor a child to sail with Making Waves for $250. This covers all their expenses, gets them out on the water safely and will help them change their outlook on life.
Sponsor a School
$3, 750
You can also sponsor an entire school or community group to go sailing from any of our 5 ports. This is a fantastic way to make a real difference and give up to 15 people an experience that they will never forget.
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Once-off Donation
$50+
Recurring Donation
$50+
Involve your Company
- Company Donation
- Workplace Giving
- Fundraising Event
Make a Donation
Sponsor a Program
From Winds of Joy to Wright of Passage, there are many programs and locations that could benefit from your corporate support. To find out more about which programs may be available in your area, please send us an enquiry through the link below.
Sponsor an Event or Boat
Could your company be the next Naming Rights Partner for the Making Waves Regatta? Imagine your company logo on the main sail of MWF Kayle as she participates in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Race? Send us an enquiry to find out more.
Workplace Giving
Set up a pretax deductible gift through the company pay role. Your tax deduction is processed when you get paid, and the donation goes through regularly to your favourite charity. Many companies match workplace giving so please see if this is possible when you set up your regular workplace giving donation.
Host a "Making Waves " Day
Support more opportunities for our participants by hosting a day dedicated to Making Waves. Host a fundraising initiative at your office or celebrate events such as International Day of People with Disability or provide your staff with the ability to volunteer for us throughout the year.
Involve your Community
- Peer to Peer
- Host a Fundraiser
- Host a Community Event
Involve your Sailing Community
There are many ways to show your support.
Host a Program
If your club has space to either berth one of our program yachts, offer us training boats or accommodate our Wright of Passage containers, please send us an enquiry to discuss further.
Host an Event
Does your club have the capacity to host a Making Waves Regatta or host social events whereby our Ambassadors could present to your members to create awareness and raise funds? To
Engage your Members
Would your members be interested in volunteering for us both on and off the water? Would they be willing to donate their boats for our annual Regatta?
Peer to Peer
Do you love to run, walk, sail, swim, cook, create or do you have some sort of unique interest or passion. Do a community challenge for Making Waves and get your colleagues, friends, and family to sponsor you. This is a great way to engage your community while spreading the word about Making Waves, and of course raise important funds that will see more children and young adults living with disability or who are disadvantaged get out on the water.
Other ways to donate
In Celebration
Is a major birthday, your anniversary, or a significant celebration coming up? Many people choose to divert a potential personal gift to their charity of choice. Make Making Waves part of your celebration so that your friend or family can give to something that you are passionate about. Send us an enquiry to find out more about how to set up an In Celebration process around your next big day.
In Memory
Was your passed loved one a sailor or passionate about supporting children in need. Rather than gifts or flowers why not ask your friends and family to donate to Making Waves instead. This is a wonderful way of giving back to the community while holding dear memories of a loved one close.
Send us an enquiry to find out more about how to create a gift in memory event.
Leave a Legacy
Was your passed loved one a sailor or passionate about supporting children in need. Rather than gifts or flowers why not ask your friends and family to donate to Making Waves instead. This is a wonderful way of giving back to the community while holding dear memories of a loved one close.
Send us an enquiry to find out more about how to create a gift in memory event.
Trusts and Foundations
Working with organisations to find the best project, grants help support our core programs, and fund new and innovative projects.
Support our Events
Sydney Regatta
Bring your team, clients, family or friends together for an incredible day of yacht racing on Sydney Harbour while supporting a great cause!
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Friday 9 October 2026
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Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA)
Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race
Making Waves Foundation proudly enters the 81st Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race, marking our 24th campaign in this event.
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25 July - 26 December 2026
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Sydney to Hobart
Northern Campaign 2026
Check our calendar to book in and be part of the Northern Campaign.
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25 July - 15 September 2026
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Queensland & North Queensland
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Grants
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