Highlights from our 2020 Regatta
09 March 2020
Take a look at the highlights video from our regatta, one of the biggest that we've held.
Latest News
Stories from Hobart Winds of Joy 2020
21 February 2020
Catch up on the latest from Hobart with Skipper Kathy
SWD Now Making Waves Foundation
20 February 2020
Sailors with disABILITIES is changing name to the Making Waves Foundation.
New name, same determination
14 February 2020
Making Waves truly resonates with our evolving aspirations
75th Rolex Sydney Hobart Wrap Up
06 January 2020
Skipper David Pescud gives a wrap up of our participation in the Sydney Hobart Race.
SWD President End of Year Message
25 December 2019
Read the end of year message with a wrap of 2019 from our president, Andrew King.
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
23 December 2019
Our yacht Kayle is taking part in this year's Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
AGM & Sydney Christmas Party
09 December 2019
View the photos of all the fun and chit chat that went on.
November SWD Newsletter
03 December 2019
Read the November newsletter which is full of all the latest news and activities.
Winds of Joy Newcastle 2019
12 November 2019
The 11th Winds of Joy in Newcastle was sponsored by Port Waratah Coal Services.
Light it Red for Dyslexia Awareness
12 October 2019
We supported the Light it Red by stringing up over 500 red fairy lights on Kayle.
Wright of Passage Come Sailing Day
11 October 2019
Read the latest update on stage two of our Wright of Passage program.
SWD in the CYCA Lion Island Race
30 September 2019
Our Race Program has had a great day on board WOTEVA doing the Lion Island Race.
August SWD Newsletter
13 September 2019
Read the August newsletter and catchup with all the latest news and activites.
Daily Mercury Reports on Winds of Joy
26 August 2019
Reporter Nick Wright talks to skipper Mike Muir about Winds of Joy in Mackay.
SWD on WIN News Central Queensland
21 August 2019
Skipper Kathy Veel and crew were delighted to meet Ciara Jones from WIN News.
August 2019 News Catch Up
15 August 2019
Meet our new GM, our volunteers recognized at the Australian Sailing Awards and more.
SWD was on 7NEWS Sydney
15 August 2019
7NEWS visit us on Kayle as we prepare to leave on the Winds of Joy tour north.
SWD in August edition of AFLOAT Magazine
01 August 2019
Sailors with disAbilities celebrating 25 years embarks on its annual Northern Campaign.
ASX Charity Race Day support
21 July 2019
Support SWD by buying tickets to the ASX Refinitiv Charity Foundation Race Day.
2019 Making Waves Rally Results & Recap
21 March 2019
The 3rd annual rally was a fun day with a hint of competitiveness to spice it up!
A journey into the past of Mercator
07 March 2019
Read about the history of 'Mercator Wright of Passage" and her journey to SWD.
Australian Wooden Boat Festival 2019
14 February 2019
Overview of the 4 day Australian Wooden Boat Festival in Hobart.
7NEWS Wright of Passage Restoration
01 May 2018
Reporter Christy Johns reports on the restoration of Write of Passage Mercator.
20th Anniversary of '98 Sydney to Hobart
20 December 2018
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