Lead Instructor

Wiley Todd of Thomaston, Maine is a recent graduate from Bates College and has returned for his 11th season with Atlantic Challenge. When not sailing Wiley can be can be found surfing various breaks along the Maine coast. Todd enjoys traveling abroad, studying languages, and exploring new surf spots.

Senior Instructors

Maya Fe Holzhauer of Rockland, Maine is a recent graduate from Rockland Distric High School returning to Atlantic Challenge for her 10th summer. When not sailing Maya can be found running, practicing cello, and traveling. This fall Maya will be working in Europe and returning in 2009 to further her education at U.V.M.

Lee Webb of Rockport, Maine is a recent graduate of Candem Hills Regional High School. He is returning for his 10th season at Atlantic Challenge. Lee is an avid skier, lacrosse player, unicycle rider, and world traveler.

Junior Instructor

Mike Root of Owls Head, Maine is a junior at Rockland District High School and is returning for his 7th season at Atlantic Challenge. Mike teaches spring and fall after school sailing and races with the high school sailing program. When not working, Mike enjoys hanging out with friends and free sailing.

Youth Instructor Trainees

Complementing the full-time team each summer are Instructor Trainees. These are experienced youth sailors familiar with the program who volunteer to help the full-time staff.

Prerequisite: 14 years of age, past Atlantic Challenge participant, and instructor permission.

All interested individuals are required to submit a resume and only inquiries directly from applicants will be accepted. If this interests you, please contact us.

Employment Opportunities

Atlantic Challenge employs a seasonal staff to instruct our youth sailing courses. We look for individuals with good all around sailing and interpersonal skills to act as leaders and role models to the next generation of sailors in our programs. All interested applicants are encouraged to submit sailing and professional resumes. Atlantic Challenge seeks to "inspire personal growth through craftsmanship, community and the traditions of the sea". To encourage this, only inquiries directly from applicants themselves will be considered.

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"Just wanted to say thanks for another great sailing experience for Haley! I think it's important to stress to your instructors and junior instructors that they are role models for our youth. The instructors that Haley has had over the last four seasons have been fabulous! They are really doing a great job. Please be sure to let them all know how much we appreciate them. The time they are giving to our kids will always be remembered along with their sailing experiences at Atlantic Challenge. Thanks again!"

Jen & JB Turner,

2005 youth sailing parents