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

Kalgoorlie youth round off year with Leeuwin voyage

Four young people from Eastern Goldfields College have travelled to Fremantle to experience a week-long Leeuwin voyage, all thanks to […]

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City of Greater Geraldton sponsors local youth for Leeuwin experience

Earlier in November, two students from the Geraldton Flexible Learning Centre, Dominic Nelly (15) and Andrew Nelly (19) along with […]

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Leeuwin announces return to Albany in 2019

The Leeuwin Ocean Adventure is proud to announce the return of the STS Leeuwin II to the Great Southern region […]

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CBH Group continues Leeuwin Partnership

In a renewed 3-year agreement with the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation, CBH Group will offer six annual scholarships to students […]

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ECU offer different perspective on STS Leeuwin II

Justin Barnes (31) will join the STS Leeuwin II for its seven day Career Challenge voyage in December and learn […]

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Geraldton Student Conquers Voyage of a Lifetime

Last month, Shianne Brockman (14) from Geraldton received funding assistance from the Geoffrey Evans Fund and Geraldton Regional Aboriginal Medical […]

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Woodside Scholarships available state-wide

Early in October, the Leeuwin Foundation announced that Woodside scholarship funding is now available state-wide. Woodside have been a supporter of the […]

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Five months in the making

Annabella Cuff (15) will be jumping onboard a Leeuwin voyage this week, five months after first dreaming to be a lucky participant. […]

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Shire of Dandaragan sponsor Leeuwin participant

In September, James Wasley (15) from Dandaragan received a full scholarship through the Shire of Dandaragan to board a Leeuwin […]

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WASSEA participant pays it forward

Last month, Mariah Prunster (17) from Onslow Primary School – SIDE boarded the STS Leeuwin II for an adventure of […]

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