Storm Trysail Club

What Storm Trysail Club does

Storm Trysail Club is a private, invitation-only membership organization founded in 1938 and headquartered at the Larchmont Yacht Club in Larchmont, New York. Its membership comprises more than 1,200 expert offshore sailors selected for demonstrated experience commanding vessels in storm conditions, organized into 13 geographic stations across the United States spanning the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Gulf Coast, and West Coast. The club's stated purpose is to promote good fellowship among blue water and ocean racing sailors and to encourage the sport of ocean racing and offshore cruising.

The club's core product portfolio centers on organizing and sanctioning prestigious offshore regattas, including the biennial Block Island Race Week (since 1965), the annual Block Island Race, the Ted Hood Regatta, the Shearwater Regatta, the Mills Trophy Race, and the Wirth Munroe Ocean Race. It also operates the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (IOR) Series in Larchmont, Chicago, and Seattle, providing keelboat racing experience to collegiate sailors. The affiliated Storm Trysail Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, supports the Safety at Sea seminar program, which has trained over 10,000 sailors across more than 200 events since 1996, along with junior safety programs and grants for sailing education.

The business model combines three revenue streams: annual membership dues (subscription/recurring), regatta entry and participation fees (transaction-based), and corporate sponsorship (including a club-wide collaboration with IHG Hotels and Resorts plus event sponsorships from North Sails, Helly Hansen, Charles Schwab, Mount Gay, and Safe Harbor Marinas, among others). The club has no public technology platform of its own; it relies on third-party tools such as YachtScoring for event scoring, YB Tracker for race tracking, WhatsApp Channels for communications, and TheClubSpot for the member portal. Growth signals are evident in the 2026 launch of the Lowcountry Station (13th station), the Pacific Northwest IOR (third coast-to-coast collegiate venue), the Beverly Yacht Club Salty 100/Tower Race combination, and the planned 2027 ORC North American Championship co-hosted with SORC.

Name

Storm Trysail Club

Legal name

Storm Trysail Club

Website

https://stormtrysail.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Storm Trysail Club is a private, invitation-only membership organization of over 1,200 expert offshore sailors, founded in 1938 and operating across 13 U.S. stations to organize prestigious offshore regattas, Safety at Sea training, and collegiate sailing programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Offshore Sailing Club and Regatta Organization

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Offshore sailing regattas
• Safety at sea seminars
• Private sailing club
• Blue water sailing
• Intercollegiate offshore racing

Headquarters

HQ city

Larchmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Annual membership fees paid by invited members. Historically, founding dues were set at 'a bottle of rum a year' but current dues structure is not publicly specified.
2. Regatta event fees: Entry fees for organized offshore races and regattas including Block Island Race, Block Island Race Week, Ted Hood Regatta, and others.
3. Sponsorship revenue: Corporate sponsorship partnerships with companies in the sailing, hospitality, and marine industries supporting club events and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Storm Trysail Club is a private membership organization for expert offshore sailors that organizes and sanctions prestigious offshore regattas, delivers Safety at Sea seminars and educational resources, and operates the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta series. Revenue is generated through membership dues, event entry fees, and corporate sponsorships, with a 501(c)(3) foundation supporting youth and safety education programming.

Product overview

Storm Trysail Club is a private blue water sailing organization offering a unified portfolio of regatta events, safety education programs, and member services. The core offering centers on organizing prestigious offshore races (Block Island Race Week, Block Island Race, Ted Hood Regatta, Shearwater Regatta, ORC North Americans) and partner events (Annapolis to Newport, Mills Trophy, Wirth Munroe). The Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Series provides coast-to-coast collegiate keelboat racing in Larchmont, Chicago, and Seattle. Safety education through Safety at Sea Seminars, Junior SAS, and the innovative BYOB Day program is a core pillar, supported by the Storm Trysail Foundation. The club maintains 13 geographic stations nationwide and offers member services through a digital portal. Trophies and awards recognize excellence across all events. Key differentiator is the combination of elite racing events with safety training and youth development programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Storm Trysail Foundation: A 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation that supports the club's safety-at-sea seminars, junior programs, and intercollegiate offshore regattas.

Products and services

• Block Island Race Week Biennial five-day race week held in June on odd years at Block Island, RI. Features buoy racing, distance races, and the signature Around the Island Race, with daily socials and awards. Open to qualifying boats and sailors.
• Block Island Race Annual 186-nautical-mile offshore race from Stamford, CT around Block Island and back. First held in 1946, serves as qualifier for multiple trophies and the Newport Bermuda Race.
• Ted Hood Regatta Annual regatta hosted at Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA, honoring sailing legend Ted Hood. Features distance ocean race and one-design classes including J70, J105, Star, Etchells, and Viper.
• ORC North Americans 2027 Seven-day ORC North American Championship combining offshore, coastal, and buoy racing in Fort Lauderdale, FL (November 2027). Co-hosted with SORC.
• Annapolis to Newport Race Biennial 475-mile race from Annapolis, MD to Newport, RI. Established in 1947, alternates with Newport-Bermuda Race. Co-hosted with Annapolis Yacht Club, US Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, and Ida Lewis Yacht Club.
• Mills Trophy Race Annual race on Lake Erie presented with Toledo Yacht Club. Open to PHRF, JAM, Double-Handed, Multi-Hull and Classics classes. Features the 'Old Sam' trophy for best STC member finish.
• Salty 100 and Tower Race New 2026 collaboration with Beverly Yacht Club combining the 48-mile Parker Converse Tower Race with the Salty 100 (double lap). Held in Buzzards Bay, MA in July.
• Shearwater Regatta Annual fall regatta on Long Island Sound held in September. Features ORC Long Island Sound Championship and PHRF Fall Classic with innovative '3-in-1' race format combining windward/leeward and coastal racing.
• Wirth Munroe Race Annual ocean race held first Friday in December from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach, FL. Part of SORC Islands in the Stream series. Co-sponsored with Sailfish Club of Florida and Biscayne Bay Yacht Club.
• Key West Race Week Annual regatta held in January that ran from 1988-2017. Currently on hold indefinitely while exploring alternative formats. Celebrated 30 years in 2017 with 5,662 total entries.
• Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Series National series of collegiate keelboat regattas held in Larchmont, Chicago, and Seattle. Connects college sailors with keelboat owners for offshore racing experience. Includes the Callisto Cup for best combined performance.
• Long Island Sound Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta Original IOR held annually over Columbus Day Weekend out of Larchmont Yacht Club. Established in early 1970s by The Corinthians. Invitation-only event with practice on Friday, racing Saturday-Sunday.
• Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR) Annual fall regatta on Lake Michigan co-hosted with Chicago Yacht Club and Columbia Yacht Club. Provides Midwest collegiate sailors experience in offshore keelboat racing with windward/leeward buoy races.
• Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta New 2026 Pacific Coast expansion of the IOR Series co-hosted with Seattle Corinthian Yacht Club. Provides collegiate offshore racing opportunity on Puget Sound.
• Safety at Sea Seminars Adult and Junior Safety at Sea seminars, webinars, and conferences held throughout the year. Supported by Storm Trysail Foundation. Since 1996, over 10,000 sailors and 200 events trained.
• BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) Day Innovative hands-on offshore safety training introduced in 2021 where sailors practice on their own boats in realistic heavy-air conditions. Led by STC and supported by Storm Trysail Foundation.
• Safety at Sea Resource Library Free digital library of safety technique videos and articles created by prominent offshore sailor members. Available to the public.
• Storm Trysail Foundation 501(c)(3) foundation supporting national slate of events including Junior Safety-At-Sea Seminars, Adult Hands-On Safety-At-Sea Seminars, Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta, safety research and education, and grants to foster education and training.
• North Light Society Recognition society for sailors and volunteers who have participated in at least five Block Island Race Weeks, with graduating levels for ten and fifteen regatta milestones.
• Member Portal (TheClubSpot) Members-only online portal powered by TheClubSpot for account management and accessing member-only content and resources.
• Club Stations Network 13 geographic station chapters providing local representation in major sailing centers across America. Stations organize regional racing, Safety-At-Sea events, and social gatherings. Includes stations in Southern, Western/Eastern Great Lakes, Chesapeake Bay, Long Island Sound, Gulf Coast, Newport, Gulf of Maine, Northern California, Marblehead, Southern California, Sandy Hook, and Lowcountry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 sailors trained through Safety at Sea programs since 1996
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Storm Trysail FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 501(c)3 Storm Trysail Foundation supports a national slate of events, including Junior Safety-At-Sea Seminars, Adult Hands-On Safety-At-Sea Seminars and the Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta. It is also involved in safety research and education, as well as grants to other institutions to foster similar education and training.
• Larchmont Yacht ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club's headquarters and home station is housed within the Larchmont Yacht Club. Larchmont hosts the annual Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta and serves as the base for club activities in the Long Island Sound region.
• IHG Hotels and ResortsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerClub-wide collaboration supporting all STC and Storm Trysail Foundation efforts. This first-of-its-kind collaboration for STC supports all events, offers flexibility to adapt to the needs of each event while providing awareness and community engagement opportunities for IHG Hotels and Resorts.
• Eastern Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Ted Hood Regatta at Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead, MA.
• Beverly Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Storm Trysail Club to unite the Salty 100 and Tower Race in Buzzards Bay, combining the traditional 48-mile Parker Converse Tower Race with the Salty 100 for offshore racing opportunities.
• Annapolis Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProud partnership for the Annapolis to Newport race, a 475-mile biennial race linking two historic seaports.
• US Naval Academy Sailing SquadronmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Storm Trysail Club for the Annapolis to Newport race.
• Ida Lewis Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with Storm Trysail Club for the Annapolis to Newport race.
• Sailfish Club of FloridamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor and host of the annual Wirth Munroe Ocean Race, held the first Friday in December. The club hosts the post-race seafood buffet and awards ceremony.
• Biscayne Bay Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizing authority for the Wirth Munroe race along with Sailfish Club and Storm Trysail Club.
• Toledo Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresents the Mills Trophy Race with Storm Trysail Club, held each year on the second weekend following Memorial Day.
• Riverside Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the annual Shearwater Regatta (formerly Long Island Sound Championships) with Storm Trysail Club.
• Chicago Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta (GLIOR) with Columbia Yacht Club and Storm Trysail Club.
• Seattle Corinthian Yacht ClubmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-hosts the Pacific Northwest Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta with Storm Trysail Club, expanding the IOR series coast-to-coast.
• Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners to co-host the 2027 ORC North American Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, November 14-20, 2027. Together, STC and SORC bring nearly 150 years of combined leadership in offshore competition.
• Mount GayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistorical connection: The club was involved in the founding of Mt. Gay Rum, which originated from a bottle of rum shared at the founding meeting of the club in 1936. Currently sponsors Block Island Race Week and other club events.
• North SailsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Block Island Race Week and other club events.
• Safe Harbor MarinasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for club events and regattas.
• ShopRite of CarteretminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta series.
• Helly HansenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing clothing/apparel for club events including Block Island Race Week and IOR events.
• McMichael Yacht BrokersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Block Island Race and Block Island Race Week events.
• Brown & Brown - Risk StrategiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRisk management and insurance partner for club events.
• Charles SchwabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial services sponsor for Block Island Race events.
• Regatta Craft MixersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Block Island Race and club events.
• Litchfield DistilleryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Block Island Race and Shearwater Regatta.
• The MooringsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharter company sponsor for club events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chicago Yacht Club: Chicago Yacht Club is a major US yacht club that co-hosts the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta with Storm Trysail Club. It organizes premier Lake Michigan regattas and serves a comparable membership of sailing enthusiasts, making it a directly comparable private club peer.
• Southern Ocean Racing Conference (SORC): SORC is a long-standing organization running premier offshore ocean racing events in the Southeast US. Storm Trysail Club is co-hosting the 2027 ORC North American Championship with SORC, making it a directly comparable and now partner-level peer in organizing elite offshore competition.
• Eastern Yacht Club: Eastern Yacht Club is a New England yacht club that co-hosts the annual Ted Hood Regatta with Storm Trysail Club in Marblehead, MA. It serves a comparable membership of experienced sailors and runs its own distance and one-design racing programs.
• Annapolis Yacht Club: Annapolis Yacht Club is a flagship regional yacht club and Storm Trysail Club partner for the Annapolis-to-Newport Race. It organizes its own major regattas and shares STC's blue water sailing mission and member demographic in the Mid-Atlantic.
• Larchmont Yacht Club: Larchmont Yacht Club houses Storm Trysail Club's headquarters and hosts the LIS Intercollegiate Offshore Regatta. As STC's home station and operational anchor, it is a directly comparable private yacht club serving experienced sailors in the Long Island Sound region.
• Royal Yacht Squadron: The Royal Yacht Squadron is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious private yacht clubs, with an elected membership model focused on yachting, cruising, and competitive racing. It is internationally recognized as a benchmark private sailing club comparable to Storm Trysail Club in prestige and member selectivity.
• Cruising Club of America: The Cruising Club of America is a private membership organization of experienced offshore cruisers and sailors, with a similar invitation-based model and focus on blue water seamanship, awards, and safety — directly comparable to Storm Trysail Club's expert-sailor community and event-driven structure.
• Beverly Yacht Club: Beverly Yacht Club is a Massachusetts yacht club partnering with Storm Trysail Club to unite the Salty 100 and Parker Converse Tower Race in Buzzards Bay. It runs its own offshore racing programs and serves a comparable member base of experienced New England sailors.
• New York Yacht Club: The New York Yacht Club is one of America's most prestigious private yacht clubs, hosting major sailing regattas and serving an elite membership of sailing and boat-owning members. It competes for the same affluent offshore sailors, sponsors, and prestige in American sailing events.
• Ida Lewis Yacht Club: Ida Lewis Yacht Club is a Newport-based private yacht club and Storm Trysail Club partner for the Annapolis-to-Newport Race. It serves a comparable sailing membership and hosts competitive offshore events with similar blue water racing traditions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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