This year, Mornington Yacht Club proudly celebrates 80 years, and we invite you to mark this milestone with us at a special Foundation Lunch on Friday, 27 March 2026.
This annual lunch is the Club’s key Foundation fundraiser, supporting the outstanding work of the Mornington Yacht Club Foundation. Since its establishment in 2016, the Foundation has raised and distributed over $250,000, directly benefiting our members, programs, and facilities.
Supporting the Future of Sailing
The Mornington Yacht Club Foundation plays a vital role in helping our community learn, compete, and share the joy of sailing.
Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, the Foundation funds projects that align with the Club’s vision and values, including:
The Foundation exists to ensure that Mornington Yacht Club continues to grow, thrive, and remain accessible for generations to come—developing skills, nurturing future champions, and strengthening our sailing community.
The Foundation is managed by a dedicated group of Club members:
Greg Martin (Chair), Stuart Gooley, Ray Harvey, Mark Nicholson, Cam McKenzie, Ian Bond, and Judy Corcoran, who oversee the distribution of funds and the ongoing development of Foundation-supported initiatives.
How You Can Contribute
You can support the Foundation in several ways:
Thank you for your continued support of Mornington Yacht Club and for sharing our passion for sailing.
Warm regards,
Greg Martin
Chair
Mornington Yacht Club Foundation
Read letter here>>
This annual lunch is the Club’s key Foundation fundraiser, supporting the outstanding work of the Mornington Yacht Club Foundation. Since its establishment in 2016, the Foundation has raised and distributed over $250,000, directly benefiting our members, programs, and facilities.
Supporting the Future of Sailing
The Mornington Yacht Club Foundation plays a vital role in helping our community learn, compete, and share the joy of sailing.
Thanks to the generosity of our members and supporters, the Foundation funds projects that align with the Club’s vision and values, including:
- Development of facilities and training programs for those beginning their sailing journey, including an expanded schools’ program and initiatives that introduce young people to the sport.
- Club infrastructure improvements, such as:
- Training boats
- Rescue boats
- Funding toward the lift upgrade
- A new yard tractor
- Financial assistance for elite youth and junior sailors, enabling them to compete at regional, interstate, and international regattas and gain invaluable experience.
- Support for the Sailability program, providing opportunities for people with disabilities to experience sailing as both a recreational and therapeutic activity.
The Foundation exists to ensure that Mornington Yacht Club continues to grow, thrive, and remain accessible for generations to come—developing skills, nurturing future champions, and strengthening our sailing community.
The Foundation is managed by a dedicated group of Club members:
Greg Martin (Chair), Stuart Gooley, Ray Harvey, Mark Nicholson, Cam McKenzie, Ian Bond, and Judy Corcoran, who oversee the distribution of funds and the ongoing development of Foundation-supported initiatives.
How You Can Contribute
You can support the Foundation in several ways:
- Attend the Foundation Lunch on 27 March
- Book a table for your business or a group of friends
- Donate prizes for the auction
- Making a direct donation to the Mornington Yacht Club Foundation, or
- Donating via the Australian Sports Foundation (ASF), which allows eligible donors to claim a tax deduction.
Thank you for your continued support of Mornington Yacht Club and for sharing our passion for sailing.
Warm regards,
Greg Martin
Chair
Mornington Yacht Club Foundation
Read letter here>>
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