⛵️Now that our team has arrived safely in Southport, our team are preparing for the Northern Campaign with 2 days to go!! 🎁 Support our campaign by purchasing $10 Raffle Tickets Here: https://lnkd.in/g_VCSuym or scan the code above! To be drawn live on Facebook September 20th 2024. ⛵️This year's campaign will visit local ports and invite local school and disability groups to join us for a Winds of Joy sail from August 1st - September 11th. Our ports this year include; Southport, Mackay, Townsville and Rosslyn Bay. This year marking our first program sails in Townsville! This campaign aims to offer transformative sailing experiences to individuals living with disabilities or experiencing disadvantage. ⛵️Please share this post to spread the word by sharing our campaign link and attached flyer on your social media. ⛵️Any contribution helps us continue to offer free sailing programs and expand our reach.
Making Waves Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Darling Point, New South Wales 431 followers
Creating optimism in the lives of people with disabilities or facing disadvantage
About us
Making Waves Foundation exists to offer opportunities to people facing disability or disadvantage. Using sailing as a tool, MWF regularly acts as a catalyst for change, where individuals develop a more optimistic outlook and enjoy personal growth and improved life outcomes. Since its inception in 1994, MWF has taken more than 42,000 people sailing, and competed in 18 Sydney to Hobart Yacht Races. Since 2003, MWF has also held the world record for the non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of Australia. MWF relies on a platform of volunteers to run its programs. Through participation, volunteers raise their life satisfaction and well-being while learning new skills and giving back to society. MWF's programs are inclusive, supportive and challenging. The focus is on working as a team to find solutions to problems. Regular participation and connection with our mentors raises self-esteem and self-confidence, and improves life skills. Want to Create Optimism? You can make change happen by: * Volunteering your time * Making a donation * Buying a boat in our annual Making Waves Regatta * Asking us about sponsorship opportunities
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http://www.makingwaves.au
External link for Making Waves Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Darling Point, New South Wales
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1994
- Specialties
- Volunteering, Non-profit management, Disability services, Sailing, youth program, inclusion, empowerment, advocacy, education, outreach, and mentoring
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1c New Beach Rd
Level 1
Darling Point, New South Wales 2027, AU
Employees at Making Waves Foundation
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Congratulations to MWF Kayle for completing the 2024 Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race sailing for disability! Line Honours 26 PHS 9 Corinthian - PHS 17 And a cheers at the finish line! #mwfkayle #NoakesSydneyGoldCoastYachtRace
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Thank you to the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia for featuring the Making Waves Foundation in their latest issue of Offshore Magazine! If you haven't already please read below to learn more about the Making Waves Foundation and all of the initiatives that we run. #OffshoreMagazine #OffshoreSeason #CYCA #MakingWavesFoundation # MWF
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⚓ ROLEX Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Team to be announced soon! (with 50% of our crew living with a disability) ⚓Our team are currently sailing for disability in their first qualifier for the 2024 race - the Noakes Sydney Gold Coast Yacht Race ⚓Watch the livestream here: https://lnkd.in/gVeizvNN ⚓ See the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia's ‘Yacht Tracker’ for MWF Kayle to track the race! ⚓Head to the link in bio to learn more about the Making Waves Foundation www.MakingWaves.au ⛵️Race Update! Day 2 ‘After a frustratingly slow exit of the Harbour MWF Kayle is enjoying a glorious morning surfing in 20-25 knot south-westerly off Tuncurry. So far Grant Healy holds the speed record of a cracking 19.4 knots down a wave. Skipper John Whitfield is satisfied with our progress and says last night’s efforts by the crew to keep boat safe were “good training” for the Rolex Sydney Hobart.’ @officialrolexsydneyhobart ⛵️Race Update! Day 3 'We have passed Cape Byron and have 33 nautical miles to go to the finish. The sun is out, the wind is still a south-westerly but easing as we close on the line. It’s been bumpy but a fast, awesome ride up the coast and we are looking forward to seeing everyone on the dock at Southport.’ Skipper John Whitfeld #MWFKayle #Tracking #sailingfordisability
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The countdown is on to the 2024 Northern Campaign! Our yacht 'Kayle' will be embarking on an incredible journey from Sydney to Southport this Saturday in anticipation of our first 2024 Winds of Joy sail in Southport August 1st! This year's campaign will visit local ports and invite local school and disability groups to join us for a Winds of Joy sail from August 1st - September 11th. Our ports this year include; Southport, Mackay, Townsville and Rosslyn Bay. This year marking our first program sails in Townsville! This campaign aims to offer transformative sailing experiences to individuals living with disabilities or experiencing disadvantage. We're running a raffle to raise essential funds for this program. By participating, you have a chance to win fantastic prizes while supporting a great cause! Click below to enter! To be drawn live on Facebook September 20th 2024. https://lnkd.in/g_VCSuym 🎁 Prizes: First Prize: LEGO Family Pack worth $500 Second Prize: Inflatable Stand-Up Paddle Board valued at $300 Third Prize: Princess LEGO Pack valued at $100 📅 Raffle Draw Date: The raffle will be drawn live on our Making Waves Foundation Facebook Page on the 20th of September. How to Get Involved: Buy Raffle Tickets: Support our campaign by purchasing raffle tickets at Buy Raffle Tickets Here https://lnkd.in/g_VCSuym or scan the code above! Share: Spread the word by sharing our campaign link and attached flyer on your social media. Any contribution helps us continue to offer free sailing programs and expand our reach.
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We are thrilled to be new members of the Boating Industry Association Ltd. Our GM, Gareth Hogan, will be presenting at the Sydney International Boat Show on the topic of Diversity & Inclusion on August 1st as part of BIA's commitment to including organisations such as ours creating a more inclusive maritime culture. We hope to see you there! #BIA #MakingWavesFoundation #DiversityandInclusion #SydneyInternationalBoatShow
BIA is pleased to welcome seven new members to the association during the last few weeks. New businesses joining are: Custom Marine Servicing (WA) Fab Dock (Qld) Highfield Boats Australia (Qld) Markwell Marine & Communications (Qld) Rafnar Australia (WA) Riskfacilitator (NSW) Making Waves Foundation (NSW)
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🎉⛵️Thank you to our partner @ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation for hosting us this weekend at the Racing For Good Charity Day. 🎉⛵️If you or anyone that you know might be interested to bid on the auction items please click on and/or share the link below: https://lnkd.in/g6QGBNhi 🎉⛵️Making Waves Foundation has a few auction items including a Sail on 'Kayle' and Sail on 'CaVa' #ASXRefinitiv #RacingForGood #GalaBid
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The countdown is on to the first of Sydney Blue Water Pointscore Race Series 2024! This series ending with Making Waves Foundations' 22nd Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race. Our team are committed to breaking limitations and acting as a beacon of hope to all Making Waves participants. MWF's crew are racing for disability. Follow our journey (more details to come!) #MakingWavesFoundation #MWFS2H2024 #Offshoreracing
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Students set sail on their personal growth journey! On the last program sail, Rob chatted to Kylie, staff member of Newcastle High about the Winds of Change program. ⛵️ Rob - What do you think this program means to the boys? Kylie - lots. Gives them peace, sense of accomplishment... ..satisfaction..growth and enjoyment. ‘Loved seeing the smiles on everyones faces. And I loved the sea lions and whale watching..’ 😀 💙 #youthdevelopment #mwf #windsofchange #sailing ℹ️ https://makingwaves.au/
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🌊🌊AFLOAT Magazine July Issue featuring Making Waves Foundation's upcoming Regatta at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia Page 27 🌊🌊 https://lnkd.in/gWDCAeXf If you haven't already, secure your spot or your corporate team to enter the Making Waves Regatta! September 27. https://lnkd.in/ggiZErNS
AFLOAT July 2024 No. 411
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