Come Boating Winter Adventure Series: Arista Holden introduces The Atlantic Challenge

The Atlantic Challenge Contest of Seamanship is coming to Belfast in July 2024! Up to 16 nations’ young adult crews will convene for a week to showcase their maritime skills in a friendly competition while creating an international community. The seamanship events test elements of sailing, rowing, rope-work, and style.

Register for the zoom link here.

Arista Holden is the US Trustee for Atlantic Challenge and currently runs the Bantry Bay gig program in Belfast, Maine. Originally from Lincolnville, Arista grew up sailing in various traditional small craft throughout Penobscot Bay. Arista will share engaging anecdotes about community building via rowing and sailing in traditional boats, the upcoming Contest in Belfast, and the summer programs available to the public in Penobscot Bay in 2023.  atlanticchallengeusa.com