Home  |  About Us  |  Information Awards & Acknowledgements The Story so far.. Claire's Story Letter from Georgina Captains Log Testimonials Shipping News Accreditation Brochures Ballad Windeward Bound Poem Matthew Flinders  |  Voyages Harbour Sails Port Davey & Recherche Sail Training Special Voyages and Events  |  Gallery Images from Col Images from Jeff Images from Jocelyn & Alex Images from Jocelyn & Alex - 2 Images from Sophie Movies  |  Crew Current Crew Past Crew Crew Positions Cadetships  |  Sponsors Special Event Sponsors iNsites Design and Internet Systems Leading Edge Group Leading Edge Computers Royal Australian Navy Optus Mobilesat Australian Hydrographic Services (Wollongong) Wattyl (for TBT free anti fouling paint and ship's paint systems) AMSA Rotary International Australia Dick Smith Foods Peter Johnston Ship Chandlers MUSTO Maynes Marine Channel Marine Tasports  |  Youth Development Youth Development Past Projects Hutchins Port Davey Challenge  |  Contact Us WINDEWARD BOUND TRUST – THE MISSION The brigantine "Windeward Bound” is a 33 metre symbol of enterprise and commitment to provide youth with an opportunity to enjoy and learn skills otherwise out of their reach. The future of the Trust is tied to the development and training of youth with particular emphasis on those in dire need; made to feel helpless by financial, social, lifestyle or family circumstances The Windeward Bound Trust, established in 1993, is committed to the relief of helplessness, the development of work and social skills and the delivery of personal growth experiences for young people The Windeward Bound Trust also aims to foster good character and a spirit of enterprise in the youth of Tasmania and Australia generally, including youth disadvantaged or hampered by circumstances who could not otherwise participate It is the principal philosophy of the Trust that no young person should ever miss out on the Windeward Bound opportunity because of personal circumstances or lack of funds WINDEWARD BOUND TRUST – THE ORGANISATION The Windeward Bound Trust is an approved charity registered with the AUSTRALIAN TAX OFFICE. The Trust has a Board of Trustees and a volunteer Advisory and Management Board with a wide range of successful business experience. The ship was built by volunteers and is crewed and maintained entirely by its volunteer base. Financially, the Windeward Bound Trust is funded mainly by operational income, the generous donations of the supporting public and continuing support of our sponsors. There are no salaried officers and 100% of all income received remains in the Trust to meet the costs of operating the ship and to provide scholarships for those in most need. It is the Boards intention that in the years ahead, the ships operating and maintenance cost will gradually be met by increased donor streams thereby enabling the Windeward Bound Trust to increase the number of voyage berths for those in most need, and reduce the current dependence on commercial activities InSitesDesign.com.au Concept + Create + Support Copyright © 2010, Windeward Bound info@windewardbound.com.au