Help Craftsmanship and Traditional Skills Thrive

at Our Maine Boatbuilding School

Atlantic Challenge seeks donations of power and sail boats to support our students and programs. We accept boats that we can use in our Community Sailing Program, as restoration projects and for teaching seamanship to our apprentices and other students. Boats are also used to support our programs financially.

We endeavor to make our programs accessible regardless of financial considerations. Our ability to offer educational opportunities is largely dependent upon our supporters, many of whom generously donate their time and other kinds of assistance.

Donating your boat to our non-profit organization allows you many benefits:
· The time it takes to sell your boat is eliminated.
· You pay no sales commission.
· Donations are completed quickly, and confidentially if you prefer.
· You will receive a tax deduction for the fair market value of your vessel.

· You support craftsmanship and the preservation of traditional skills.

How To Donate Your Boat
Contact us to let us know you are interested in making a donation. Atlantic Challenge will determine if your boat qualifies for the boat donation program

Atlantic Challenge will provide the following:
· An Acknowledgement of Gift letter
· An IRS letter stating that ACF is a 501 (c)(3) organization
· IRS Form 8283 Non-Cash Charitable Contribution

Form 8283 and acknowledgment of gift letter must accompany your form 1040 for the tax year in which the donation is made if you desire to obtain a tax deduction for that year.

Please contact us for more information.