Make a lasting impact

Join us in preserving New Zealand’s maritime heritage and empowering future generations. Whether through paid work, priceless volunteering, sponsorship, donation, or leaving a legacy, or by sharing our stories - your support helps us continue offering meaningful educational experiences and maintain our historic vessels. Together, we can make a difference - one story at a time.

Support the Trust

Why donate?

Your generosity breathes life into our mission - preserving our historic sailing vessels, as their legacy lives on, not in museums, but in motion.

Onboard, a new generation of rangatahi find courage, connection, and a deeper sense of self. And it’s not just young people—adults, too, come aboard and are reminded of the power of adventure, community, and the ocean’s quiet wisdom.

How your donation helps

Educational Programmes: Removing barriers so every young person can experience the outdoors and grow through adventure.

Vessel Maintenance: Keeping our treasured vessels in peak condition, preserving history while ensuring safety and compliance.

Scholarships: Opening doors for youth from all walks of life, giving them opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential.

How can you help out?

While we’re operationally sustainable, we need support with our annual maintenance programme for the boats - around 40% of our budget each year. To keep the vessels in good condition, we rely on grants, funding, and support from the marine sector and individuals.

We’re also forming a Legacy Group to ensure the future of the Trust. If you or someone you know would like to be part of this, we’d love to hear from you.

Wills and bequests

The NZ Sailing Trust is a charitable, not-for-profit organisation, with all funds reinvested into maintaining our vessels for future generations. This helps us keep programme costs accessible for all New Zealanders.

If you wish to remember us in your Will, we would be deeply grateful for any donation. You can specify a set amount, a percentage, or the residue of your estate. Your solicitor or trustee company can guide you on the wording, which should be:

"I give free of all duties to the NZ Sailing Trust [the sum of $(specify)] or [the residue of my estate] or [(x)% of the residue of my estate]."

Ways to donate

One-time donation:
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one-time contribution.

Monthly giving:
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Step into our journey, where we honor the stories of the past while crafting new tales for all New Zealanders. By becoming a business sponsor, you’ll not only be part of something bigger, but also help shape a future full of purpose and possibility. We’d love to explore how we can create a meaningful social impact together, reflecting the values that matter most to your business.

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Join the crew

Looking for a career with the Trust?

The New Zealand Sailing Trust offers a unique opportunity to gain paid work, earn sea time towards maritime qualifications, and build a career in the maritime industry. Many of our alumni have gone on to work in the superyacht industry, support roles for America's Cup teams, and beyond. Interested? Reach out to our crew or contact us through the website to learn more.