-Midland to host Atlantic Challenge in 2010-
-Midland 2010 International Crew Application (International Gig made up of various countries)-

-Click here for ACC 2010 Canadian Crew Application-

-Check out the new Atlantic Challenge Canada Forums- register for access and you  can start interacting with ACC online!-

-How to find Atlantic Challenge at Bayport Yachting Centre-

Atlantic Challenge Canada is part of an international experiential education organization involving youth in many nations. Our programs offer youth from across Canada the opportunity to participate regardless of background and experience. They foster the development of teamwork, leadership, stewardship and cross cultural ties amongst youth from other nations. Youth continually learn to adapt and overcome each challenge they encounter along their course.

Skills are developed through participants exploring their personal boundaries, both physically and mentally in a controlled and safe manner. Each outing and expedition, whether long or short, is run by skilled volunteers, many of whom first became involved as participants in the programs themselves. The volunteers promote our purpose to practice, share, and encourage the rise of the skills of the sea including boat building, sailing, rowing and seamanship.

Atlantic Challenge is based on the teachings of Kurt Hahn, who is regarded as one of the 20th Century’s greatest educators. Various programs have been developed using his teachings, including Atlantic Challenge. Our programs use Hahn's philosophy, the sea and 38' replica French longboats known as "gigs" to offer experienced based learning opportunities to youth from around the world.

The Canadian program utilizes two longboats, Vitalité and Tenacité, and a 22'8" Block Island Cowhorn, Lester F. Hall to offer its programs across Simcoe County in addition to traveling throughout Ontario and the world during expeditions and international contests.

Atlantic Challenge Canada is a not-for-profit Canadian charity registered under the name The Historic Marine Association of Canada. Our charitable registration is 89683 0494 RR 0001.