Sailing On NSW Summer Fundraising Raffle

A raffle by Sailing On NSW.

Entries close 12 February 2027 (AWST).

Tickets from $10.

About this raffle

Every ticket in the Sailing On NSW Summer Raffle helps change the lives of Australian Defence Force veterans and their families.Only 1,250 Tickets available giving you excellent chance to take home a prize as there is a prize for every 250 tickets sold. The 6 ticket-pack for $50 significantly increases your odds and shows your strong support for our veteran community.Sailing On NSW is an ex-services organisation and registered Australian charity dedicated to improving veteran wellbeing through sailing, connection, skill development, and community engagement. For many veterans, the transition from military service can mean the loss of camaraderie, purpose, and social connection. Sailing On NSW provides a practical and positive pathway back to community through shared challenges, teamwork, and adventure.Our programs range from introductory sailing experiences on Sydney Harbour through to offshore racing, coastal passages, accredited training courses, and family sailing days. Veterans work together to maintain and operate our yachts, learn new skills, build confidence, and reconnect with the sense of teamwork many valued during their service.One of our most exciting initiatives is the Coastal Passage Challenge, which will take veterans on voyages between Sydney, Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Batemans Bay, Coffs Harbour, and Lord Howe Island. These challenging journeys develop resilience, leadership, and teamwork while creating lifelong friendships and support networks. Participants are equipped with professional offshore sailing gear, enabling them to safely undertake these demanding adventures.Looking ahead, our long-term vision, is to acquire a larger offshore yacht and field an all-veteran crew in the 2029 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. This ambitious goal provides veterans with a meaningful challenge while shining a national spotlight on veteran wellbeing and recovery through sailing.By purchasing a raffle ticket, you are directly supporting programs that make these opportunities possible.Funds raised help us:Maintain and operate our community NSW sailing fleet;Deliver accredited sailing training and qualifications for NSW Veterans;Conduct NSW-based veteran and family sailing days;Deliver offshore Coastal Passage Challenges and harbour race programs;Fund community events and social activities in NSW;Support annual offshore Coastal Passage Challenge to Lord Howe Island;Progress our goal of competing in the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race with an all-veteran crew.The raffle features an outstanding prize pool:Sydney Swans Jumper signed by the AFL Squad.$500 Pacific Sailing School Gift Voucher.$500 Musto Gift Voucher.$500 Dubarry Gift Voucher.Veteran Owned Producers Hamper valued at $250.When you purchase a ticket, you're not just entering a raffle. You're helping veterans and their families build new friendships, develop confidence, gain valuable skills, and rediscover purpose through meaningful participation in a supportive community.Your support helps veterans stay connected, stay active, and continue serving their communities long after their military service has ended.Every ticket purchased makes a real difference.

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