Welcoming the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project to MHYC
Middle Harbour Yacht Club is proud to officially welcome the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project (SVSP) to the Club. CEO Andrew Forbes recently met with Jen and Scotty Reynolds, co-founders of the charity, to establish an agreement that will see Saltwater Veterans regularly sailing from MHYC.
The Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project is an ACNC-registered charity, an Australian Sailing affiliated club, and a mobile Discover Sailing Centre. Its mission is to empower current and former serving military veterans, and their families, through the social connection of sailing. The program is especially inclusive of wounded, injured and sick veterans, offering meaningful opportunities both on and off the water.
Members may recall MHYC s proud support of the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation Regatta, where the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project was one of the selected beneficiaries. With this new agreement, we re excited to extend that support even further and help the program thrive at our Club.
SVSP officially joined us for our 2025/26 Season Opening this past weekend, taking part in the Commodore’s Front Up Cup. You may also spot their crews out on the docks or sailing our club Melges 20s on Friday evenings as part of their Skills, Drills & Friday Chills adult coaching program - a development pathway designed to build confidence and race skills.
We are delighted to have the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project as part of the MHYC community and look forward to seeing their crews on the water throughout the season.
Wondering how you can support this project? As part of the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation fundraising campaign, the Saltwater Veterans Sailing Project is currently selling raffle tickets, which directly contribute to their 2025/26 beneficiary donation from the ASXRCF . Members are warmly encouraged to support their charitable mission by purchasing some tickets, helping empower veterans and their families through sailing. Purchase your raffle tickets online here
