Atlantic Challenge Community Expedition
Sunday July 16 – Saturday July 22, 2023
Camp on Greens island, next to Vinalhaven Island, 13 miles east of Rockland, Maine, and explore the surrounding islands and waters by way of an 18th-century Bantry Bay gig! This is an all-ages expedition designed for those who wish to be part of a community in learning, and honing rowing, sailing, and traditional seamanship skills in a fun, supportive atmosphere! There will also many moments to explore music (songs, and instruments) on and off the water with guidance by seasoned song leaders and members of the Gawler Family Band.
The boats require careful orchestration, communication, leadership, and teamwork to maneuver well. Every crew member will have many opportunities to lead throughout the program. With guidance from AC USA instructors, participants will rotate and be invited to participate through a range roles each day on and off the water to keep our crew healthy and our boats well tended. For example, you may refill the group's water jugs, stow the sails and oars at the end of the day, create the day's passage plan to our next anchorage, or assist our cook with preparing a group meal. Under sail, your leadership role may rotate from coxing, to being the mast captain, to doing a specific task such as raising and lowering the sail. While rowing, you may cox, navigate, lead the other rowers by keeping the stroke, actively follow the stroke oar, or perhaps be inspired to lead a call-and-response song to help keep the rowers in sync.
No prior experience necessary. All ages 14 years old and up. This program starts and ends in Rockland, Maine.
Detailed logistics to follow.
Have any questions? Please get in touch.
Two boats. Maximum group size 24 people. All ages, 14 and up.
Sunday July 16 – Saturday July 22, 2023
Camp on Greens island, next to Vinalhaven Island, 13 miles east of Rockland, Maine, and explore the surrounding islands and waters by way of an 18th-century Bantry Bay gig! This is an all-ages expedition designed for those who wish to be part of a community in learning, and honing rowing, sailing, and traditional seamanship skills in a fun, supportive atmosphere! There will also many moments to explore music (songs, and instruments) on and off the water with guidance by seasoned song leaders and members of the Gawler Family Band.
The boats require careful orchestration, communication, leadership, and teamwork to maneuver well. Every crew member will have many opportunities to lead throughout the program. With guidance from AC USA instructors, participants will rotate and be invited to participate through a range roles each day on and off the water to keep our crew healthy and our boats well tended. For example, you may refill the group's water jugs, stow the sails and oars at the end of the day, create the day's passage plan to our next anchorage, or assist our cook with preparing a group meal. Under sail, your leadership role may rotate from coxing, to being the mast captain, to doing a specific task such as raising and lowering the sail. While rowing, you may cox, navigate, lead the other rowers by keeping the stroke, actively follow the stroke oar, or perhaps be inspired to lead a call-and-response song to help keep the rowers in sync.
No prior experience necessary. All ages 14 years old and up. This program starts and ends in Rockland, Maine.
Detailed logistics to follow.
Have any questions? Please get in touch.
Two boats. Maximum group size 24 people. All ages, 14 and up.
