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ATLANTIC CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE MANUAL ______________________________________________________________________________________ Atlantic Challenge 
www.atlanticchallenge.org ACI RESOURCE MANUAL Version 4.11.23 – November 2004 CD EDITION Table of Contents Introduction 4 Charter Statement 6 6 The Atlantic Challenge 7 The “Bantry Bay” Boat 11 The Atlantic Challenge Longboats 13 GIG Specifications 15 Kurt Hahn 17 "A Personal View" of Kurt Hahn 18 Rowing Strokes and Commands 21 Sailing 24 Knots, Splices, and Whippings 27 Gigs and their Equipment 44 Crew Requirements 45 Organization and Safety 45 Rules and Statutes 47 Conduct of a Race 47 Sailing Rules: 47 Clear Astern and Clear Ahead; Overlap: 49 Rowing Rules: Atlantic Challenge Rules 49 Scoring 50 Course 53 Start 53 Scoring 53 Penalties 53 Start 54 Scoring 54 This contest will be twice round a triangular course. Crew will row the upwind leg before sailing the other two side of the triangle. The event tests the ability of the crews to transfer efficiently from oar to sail and vice versa. 61 Start 61 Scoring 61 Scoring 63 Navigation 74 Operating Practice and Safety Procedures 86 92 Awards 93 Starting and Operating a Community Based Atlantic Challenge Program 99 104 Application for Membership in Atlantic Challenge 105 Community Boatbuilding 106 ACC Pre-training Fitness Program 108 Atlantic Challenge Training Log 113 On Seamanship, Paradox, and Ambassadors 116 117 “Master After God” 118 119 119 Glossary of Nautical Terms 120 IntroductionWe  lcome to the sixth edition of the Resource Manual for Atlantic Challenge groups.
Each Atlantic Challenge organization operates as an independent entity and is 100% responsible for establishing its own organizational structure, incorporation and all other legal requirements. Since the national and local policies of governments in each country may vary considerably, organizing groups should ensure that they are operating within the policies established by these authorities. In some areas, Atlantic Challenge activities have been organized within other bodies such as maritime museums, sailing and rowing associations, Sea Scout organizations or Sea Cadet groups. The programs, policies, safety procedures, and activities of each organization are the sole responsibility of each individual group. Environmental and sea conditions vary considerably from one country to another. For example, it may be practical to offer an “on water” program throughout most of the year in one nation, but in another where weather conditions are more extreme, the boats must be pulled from the sea for an extended period! Before undertaking any activity, the organizers should ensure that each activity is planned and undertaken with due caution for the health and safety of all participants concerned. Special thanks go to all who offered contributions to this document. Please advise the editor if you wish to contribute a new section, make corrections, suggestions or changes. The individuals who have offered their time and talents to this resource booklet have done so freely and may not be held liable for their comments or opinions as expressed within. From the early years of this organization, a Trustees “round table” was established. One member from each nation attends these Trustees meetings. In nations where multiple Atlantic Challenge organizations exist, representation at the round table is one member for each 10 groups. The Trustees meetings are traditionally hosted annually by the next host nation for the international contests. Groups wishing to establish an “Atlantic Challenge” program in their community and become a member of this growing family should consult the section on Starting and Operating a Community based Program. Ken Woods, May 12, 2001 Charter StatementAtlantic Challenge organizations share a common purpose as developed by Trustees of the member nations in 1992 and 1999. The Purposes shall be: To practice, share, and encourage the rise of skills of the sea including traditional boatbuilding, sailing, rowing, and seamanship. To encourage and stimulate: personal development through challenge perseverance and self-reliance initiative and creativity community building and social responsibility the spirit of adventure fitness of mind and body vocational, cultural and social life skills international understanding and awareness interest in local and global maritime heritage To hold in even years (1986, 1988, 1990, 1992, ......) gatherings of the Atlantic Challenge gigs involving members in friendly contests of skill, sportsmanship and style, as distinct from competition. To develop and host “sea seminars” special projects, expeditions, and publications in the alternate (odd) years between members of all or a portion of our member organizations. To actively involve our members in service to “sister organizations”, creating and strengthening each others’ facilities, programs, and projects. To encourage the most sensible addition or expansion of A.C. with additional groups – always consistent with the vote of the majority of international trustees. Download 382.84 Kb. Share with your friends:
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