Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation
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Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation is a nonprofit organization[1] based in Fremantle, Western Australia that operates the sail training ship STS Leeuwin II.[2] It was formed in 1986 and is funded by grants, corporate sponsorships and donations.[3]
The Foundation offers training voyages along the Western Australian coast ranging from three days up to a 10 days,[2][4] as well as day trips of 3–4 hours.[2][5]
CEO Carol Shannon was stood down in April 2023. Her unexplained departure led to staff and volunteer concerns and withdrawal of support from the McCusker Charitable Foundation due to loss of confidence in the organization's direction. Annette Harwood replaced Shannon as CEO on 31 July 2023.[6] The organisation appointed administrators in August 2023.[7][8] It came out of administration in March 2024 after a $3.5 million grant from the Minderoo Foundation and a new board of directors.[9]
Lawson Dixon was announced as CEO in July 2024, and started in the role on 2nd September 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ "Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation Limited | Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission". Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission website. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ a b c "Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation - Tour - Tourism Western Australia". westernaustralia.com. Archived from the original on 24 March 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "About Us". Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Sailing Schedule". Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ "Our Day Sails". Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation. Retrieved 15 October 2017.
- ^ Emery, Kate (9 July 2023). "Leeuwin floundering in rough seas after CEO's shock exit". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Emery, Kate (20 August 2023). "Grave fears the Leeuwin has weathered its final storm". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Smith, Sean (19 September 2023). "Minderoo to captain bailout of Leeuwin tall ship foundation". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ Emery, Kate (26 March 2024). "Huge cash injection puts WA's Leeuwin back in calm seas". The West Australian. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
Further reading
[edit]- Clarke, Rita (6 November 1995). "Development of the Leeuwin organisation". Port weekly. pp. 10–11.
