About Us

WHO WE ARE

STS Leeuwin II is Australia’s largest sail-training tall ship, a beautiful three-masted 1850’s-style barquentine built, owned and operated in Western Australia by the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited, a registered Western Australian charity run by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. STS Leeuwin II is an accredited Blue Flag vessel, which means that it adheres to high standards in water quality, environmental management, environmental education, safety, social responsibility and responsible operation around wildlife.

WHAT WE DO

Youth Programs

STS Leeuwin II is used to run youth programs, as part of the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation aiming to develop core skills or support high school students with their WASSA and WACE units.  Joining a Leeuwin Explorer Voyage will have a life-changing impact on any young person, building resilience giving them the edge and boosting their employability.  

In addition to youth programs, STS Leeuwin II offers the opportunity for everyone to sail on board the tall ship. Guests can get involved with setting the sails or experience the outdoors with their friends and family.

It is the best thing I have ever done. I learnt so much, especially about myself — Kacey from Leederville, November 2018

Leeuwin Ocean Adventure is a Registered Activity Provider for the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award through Awards WA. The Duke of Ed Award is a global non-formal education framework which challenges young people to discover their potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world. The Duke of Ed Award offers international currency and credibility – across the world, an Award stands for something and showcases success.

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LEARN ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS

Day Sail

STS Leeuwin II offers a unique opportunity for everyone to sail on-board a magnificent tall ship and take away memories life. Whether with friends or family, get involved with setting the sails or just feel the wind on your face – tall ship sailing is not quite like anything else you can do on the weekend.  

LEARN ABOUT OUR DAY SAILS

STS Leeuwin II is an accredited Blue Flag vessel. Find out more about the Blue Flag network, a world renowned eco-label operated under the auspices of the Foundation for Environmental Education, headquartered in Copenhagen. 

Blue Flag Network

The Ship

STS Leeuwin II is a three-masted sail training ship designed in an 1850’s barquentine style. The ship was launched in 1986.

It is 55 metres long and 33 metres tall. It has 16 sails with a total of 810m2 of canvas.

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Sail training tall ship STS Leeuwin II

  • Specification: Three masted barquentine, 1850’s style rig
  • Launched: 2 August 1986
  • Construction: Steel hull, teak deck
  • Length overall: 55 metres
  • Length on deck: 40 metres
  • Beam: 9 metres
  • Draught depth: 3.4 metres
  • Height of the main mast: 33 metres
  • Displacement: 344 tonnes
  • Sails: 16 sails, over 810 square metres of fabric
  • Accommodation: 15 crew and 40 trainees
  • Designer: Len Randell A.R.I.N.A
  • Builder: Transfield (ASI) Pty Ltd, Henderson WA
  • Survey: 1B, 1D
  • Safety System: Australian Maritime Safety Authority ISM Certification

Our History

This ship will bond you to her for life – Roger Hales

LEEUWIN BUILDS FUTURE CONNECTIONS

Last December, Leeuwin Ocean Adventure was invited to fly a representative to Tasmania for an experience on the tall-ship Windeward […]

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Search for Ball Volunteer

We are looking for a very special, dedicated volunteer (current or new) to join us at Leeuwin Ocean Adventure. You would […]

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LEEUWIN RAISES ENVIRONMENTAL BLUE FLAG

Late in 2017, Leeuwin Ocean Adventure officially took delivery of its certified Blue Flag, acknowledging its commitment to marine environmental […]

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ENGAGEMENT FORUM SPONSORS YOUTH TO SEEK GREATNESS

In January 2018, Luke Roser (15) of Port School and Zane Strawbridge (16) of Fremantle College joined a Leeuwin Youth […]

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LEEUWIN AT INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL CONFERENCE

Just prior to Christmas 2017, a Leeuwin representative flew to Hong Kong to attend the two-day Asia-Pacific International School Conference (AISC). Esther Vos-Poiesz, […]

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Call for Ultimate Challenge Support Participants

Leeuwin Ultimate Challenge Bigger and Better in 2018 Last week, successful participants for the Leeuwin Ultimate Challenge, a five-day adventure […]

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CUNDERDIN LIONS CLUB OFFERS LOCAL YOUTH CHRISTMAS GIFT

This month, Abigail Caneda (15) Cunderdin District High School student boarded the STS Leeuwin II thanks to a full sponsorship from […]

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BROOME YOUTH KICK-START MARINE CAREERS

This month, seven students from Broome Senior High School travelled from Broome to Fremantle to board a week-long Leeuwin youth […]

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Middle Island Fishing Crew sponsor youth on Leeuwin voyage

On one of the last Leeuwin voyages of the year, Hamish Gallagher (14) John Paul College student boarded the STS […]

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Leeuwin Team Member elected for Ministerial Youth Advisory Council

In early November, Fremantle local Philippa Bourke (24) Community Engagement Officer from Leeuwin Ocean Adventure was one of 16 people […]

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