Atlantic Challenge International is sustained by the energy and time of many international volunteers who come together to discuss how to continue to make ACI a success by maintaining tradition.

President

Henning Risch - Jensen

As president Henning oversees the whole ACI organisation.
Being involved for many years Henning knows how to run this international organisation successfully.
Henning is also the Danish trustee and organised the ACI event in Roskilde.

Vice president

Stefanie Van Nieuwenhuyze

Stefanie was a crew member for 10 years before she became Belgian trustee. As vice president she supports Henning in the overall organisation.

Secretary

Jane Kerr

Jane makes sure that all our international meetings are well notes so importent information can reach all parties.
Jane is trustee for GB.

Treasurer

Scott Wagg

For an organisation to work well we need a clear overview of our finances. Scott keeps the books and makes sure we stay a healthy organisation. Having organised an ACI event himself, he knows what it takes.
Scott is also the Canadian trustee.

Events Committee

Neil Drake - events Chairman

Neil has been involved with Atlantic Challenge for many years as a member of the USA team. He has also been part of the Events Committee for several years and now takes over as Events Chairman from Diarmaid.

As chairman, Neil oversees the Contest events and makes sure that high standards of seamanship and safety are maintained.

The Events Committee consists of former crew members and host country Trustees. Together, they organise and judge the events and monitor safety throughout the Contest.

Host country

Organiser of upcoming ACI contest

For more information please see AC2028

The host countries are the countries that have been granted membership to ACI. Once a country has received membership they can participate in Contests and other events along with the rest of the countries who are members of ACI.