Ileola
Ileola is a 60-foot, three-masted schooner with plenty of history and character. She was designed by Sir Francis Herreshoff in 1936 and professionally built in Geelong in 1952 by Kauri.
Innovative design
Ileola's design was very innovative; it was based on a three point holding, the guaranteed flexibility required for seaworthiness, and carried the first balanced rudder ever launched. The boat has been designed to cruise the oceans, and to be driven by one person on watch. All sails are easy to handle, allowing you to participate in the sailing experience.
Ileola's design offers a great living area with the option of single or double beds in private and semi-private cabins. She has a huge saloon and large comfortable deck space.
3 days and 2 nights
Ileola departs Abel Point Marina every Wednesday and Sunday at 10.00 a.m. and returns every Friday and Tuesday at 4.00 p.m. Check her availability, and make your booking with our easy-to-use online booking system.
Outstanding race record
Ileola has covered over 600,000 sea miles and sailed approximately 15 times around the world. By 1990 her outstanding record of ocean races stood as follows: Sydney to Hobart - 10, Melbourne to Hobart - 16, Melbourne to Davenport - 17, Sydney to Fiji - 3, Sydney to Noumea - 9, Sydney to Vanuata - 2, shorter ocean races around the Victorian coast - 23.
Ileola's web site
For more information about Ileola, visit her web site at www.ileola.com.