UPDATE: DUE TO COVID-19 THE ATLANTIC CHALLENGE CONTEST OF SEAMANSHIP IS POSTPONED TO 2021.
Next Contests
St. Petersburg, Russia – Summer 2021
Belfast, Maine – July 22-30, 2023
St. Petersburg, Russia – Summer 2021
Belfast, Maine – July 22-30, 2023
Come represent Team USA in the next Contest of Seamanship in St. Petersburg, Russia!
Every two years, young adults from up to 16 nations create an international community and showcase their maritime skills at the Atlantic Challenge International Contest of Seamanship.
Dates: New Dates for 2021 are in planning.
Train on Greens island in Penobscot Bay, Maine for a two and a half weeks. Camp with fifteen to twenty other team members in tents and live without electricity. Train during the day in Bantry Bay gigs, and help out with daily tasks to keep the camp running such as cooking or hauling water.
Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia, where up to 16 teams from around the world convene to showcase their maritime skills and create an international community. Participate in the week-long Contest, which test elements of sailing, rowing, navigation, ropework, and style.
Cost: New costs for 2021 will be updated fall 2020.
$300 Deposit is required at time of application.
All money due by March 15, 2021. Deposits can be made online via PayPal.
All American citizens will need to apply for a Russian Tourist Visa. Please apply two months before travel to give sufficient processing time. We will provide you with a letter of invitation from our hosts in Russia to submit with your visa application. The visa fee are covered in the cost of tuition.
Financial Aid is available, please apply.
All tuition covers flights, food, visa, accommodation in Russia, and instruction.
Priority for scholarships will be given to crew members 21 and under. Applicants over 25 will be considered individually.
Every two years, young adults from up to 16 nations create an international community and showcase their maritime skills at the Atlantic Challenge International Contest of Seamanship.
Dates: New Dates for 2021 are in planning.
Train on Greens island in Penobscot Bay, Maine for a two and a half weeks. Camp with fifteen to twenty other team members in tents and live without electricity. Train during the day in Bantry Bay gigs, and help out with daily tasks to keep the camp running such as cooking or hauling water.
Travel to St. Petersburg, Russia, where up to 16 teams from around the world convene to showcase their maritime skills and create an international community. Participate in the week-long Contest, which test elements of sailing, rowing, navigation, ropework, and style.
Cost: New costs for 2021 will be updated fall 2020.
$300 Deposit is required at time of application.
All money due by March 15, 2021. Deposits can be made online via PayPal.
All American citizens will need to apply for a Russian Tourist Visa. Please apply two months before travel to give sufficient processing time. We will provide you with a letter of invitation from our hosts in Russia to submit with your visa application. The visa fee are covered in the cost of tuition.
Financial Aid is available, please apply.
All tuition covers flights, food, visa, accommodation in Russia, and instruction.
Priority for scholarships will be given to crew members 21 and under. Applicants over 25 will be considered individually.