Barquentine Leeuwin's Ocean Adventures

Leeuwin II is a three masted barquentine with over 810 square metres of sail and an overall length of 55 metres, its been used as a youth growth and learning platform for more than 19 years. Interested persons of all ages are able to take part in a 3-hour short sail, and briefly discover just some of the many delights of this historic ship

The ship is owned and operated by the Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Ltd, a private not for profit organisation based in Fremantle, Western Australia.

Leeuwin II has the outward appearance of an 1850’s Barquentine but was built to the highest international safety standards and is certified under the International Safety Management Code.

Leeuwin or lioness in the Dutch language is the ship’s figurehead and reflects a strong link with Western Australia’s maritime heritage. The southwest corner of Australia (Cape Leeuwin) was named after the Dutch vessel Leeuwin that rounded the cape in 1622.

Participants are encouraged to be actively involved in all aspects of operating the ship. However, Leeuwin does have a policy of "challenge by choice" - so climbing to the top of the main mast is optional, but only those who have been to the "top" know the words written on the small plaque…

For more information and bookings, phone 61 8 9430 4105, email at office@sailleeuwin.com or go online at www.sailleeuwin.com.