What Regatta Point Community Sailing does

Regatta Point Community Sailing is a Massachusetts-incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit community boating organization founded in 1960, operating two waterfront sites at Regatta Point State Park on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester (10 North Lake Ave) and Hopkinton State Park on the Hopkinton Reservoir (164 Cedar St, Hopkinton). The organization delivers sailing, rowing, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and pedal boating programs under a seasonal operating window of roughly May through September, with US Sailing- and USRowing-certified instructors and American Camp Association-aligned youth programming. It serves more than 5,000 participants annually, including youth summer campers (ages 7-17), adult learners, families, seniors, military personnel, students, and corporate groups, with need-based scholarships ensuring financial accessibility.

The core product portfolio comprises three pillars: sailing programs (adult lessons from Beginner 1 through Basic Keelboat, youth sailing, and fleet operations on boats including Hunters, 420s, Lasers, and ODay sailboats), rowing programs (Learn to Row, Skills Development, Advanced Rowing Clinics, and a competitive Youth Crew Team practicing on Lake Quinsigamond), and paddling programs (kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and pedal boat rentals). Membership tiers (eleven distinct SKUs priced $115-$625 per season) provide unlimited access to boats and classes at both locations, with discounted rates for seniors, military, and students. Corporate and group outing packages — including guided instruction at $100/hour or $350/half-day and 10% discounts for groups of 10+ boats — represent the B2B channel.

The business model is a hybrid of subscription-like season memberships, usage-based hourly rentals, one-time program fees (lessons and camps), and professional services for group events, with no proprietary technology platform. Distribution is direct-to-consumer at the two physical locations, supplemented by online booking through the third-party Peek platform and organic marketing via website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and an email newsletter. Revenue is sustained through member dues, program fees, donations, and community support, and the organization is governed by a member-elected Board of Directors (President Francis Reardon, Vice President Greg Root, Treasurer Fran Reardon, Clerk Alex Dominique, and Directors-at-Large Robert Levada, Jr. and Bob Paradise). The DCR partnership provides access to state park waterways and parking fee waivers for camp logistics.

Name

Regatta Point Community Sailing

Legal name

Regatta Point Community Sailing, Inc.

Website

https://regattapoint.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regatta Point Community Sailing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1960 operating two waterfront locations in Worcester and Hopkinton, Massachusetts, delivering seasonal sailing, rowing, kayaking, and paddleboarding instruction, memberships, camps, and corporate outings to over 5,000 community participants annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Boating Services

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Whitewater & Paddle Sports Centers (Rafting, Kayak, SUP, Canoe) (THAAAKAF), Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)

Keywords

• Community sailing programs
• Youth boating camps
• Recreational rowing programs
• Kayak paddleboard rentals
• Nonprofit boating education

Headquarters

HQ city

Worcester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Season Memberships: Annual/season memberships providing unlimited access to paddling and/or sailing programs at both Worcester and Hopkinton locations. Includes various tiers for individuals, couples, families, seniors, military, and students.
2. Sailing Lessons: Adult sailing classes offered at beginner through advanced levels. Included with sailing memberships or available à la carte for non-members at $225 per Beginner 1 course.
3. Boat Rentals: Hourly and multi-hour rentals of kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, and pedal boats at both locations. Rentals include life jackets and safety equipment. Pro-rated after first hour.
4. Youth Summer Programs: Youth camps and clinics for ages 7-17 covering sailing, rowing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. 50% non-refundable deposit required with balance due before program start.
5. Corporate & Group Events: Custom team-building outings, group reservations (10+ boats), and private parties at both locations. Includes guided instruction options at additional cost.
6. Rowing Programs: Competitive youth crew team, learn-to-row clinics, skills development, and advanced rowing programs. Covers racing entry fees, coaching, equipment costs, and facilities upkeep.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Regatta Point Community Sailing is a nonprofit community boating organization that delivers sailing, rowing, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, and pedal boating programs through season memberships, adult sailing lessons, youth summer camps, a competitive youth crew team, learn-to-row clinics, hourly boat rentals, and group/corporate outings. Operations run seasonally (May through September) at two Massachusetts waterfront locations: Regatta Point State Park on Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester, and Hopkinton State Park on Hopkinton Reservoir. The organization provides its own fleet of boats, certified instructors, and need-based scholarships, and serves over 5,000 people annually.

Product overview

Regatta Point Community Sailing is a nonprofit community boating organization offering a portfolio of water sports programs and memberships. The core offerings span three disciplines: sailing (with a range of boats including Hunter 15s, 420s, Optimists, Lasers, ODay sailboats, and keelboats), rowing (crew shells including coxed 8s, quads, fours, doubles, pairs, and singles), and paddling (kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and pedal boats). Memberships provide access to boats and classes at two locations (Lake Quinsigamond in Worcester and Hopkinton Reservoir). Non-members can access programs through hourly/daily rentals, youth summer camps (Boating for All Camp ages 7½-12, Junior Program ages 13-15), adult sailing lessons (Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Keelboat courses), rowing programs (Learn to Row, Skills Development, Advanced Rowing, and competitive Youth Crew Team), and group/corporate outing packages. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on accessible boating since 1960.

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Products and services

• Adult Season Memberships (Paddle and Paddle & Sail tiers) Annual season memberships granting unlimited access to kayaking, paddleboarding, and (for higher tiers) sailing programs and classes at both Worcester (Lake Quinsigamond) and Hopkinton (Hopkinton Reservoir) locations. Tiered for individuals, couples, families, seniors (62+), military, and full-time students, with separate paddle-only and combined paddle & sail access levels.
• Boat Rentals (Kayaks, Canoes, Paddleboards, Pedal Boats) Hourly and multi-hour rentals of single kayaks, tandem kayaks, stand up paddleboards (SUPs), canoes, standard pedal boats, and 5-person Duck & Swan pedal boats. Available at both Worcester and Hopkinton locations. Rentals include life jackets and paddles; pricing pro-rated after the first hour.
• Adult Sailing Lessons (Beginner 1, Beginner 2, Basic Keelboat) Progressive adult sailing curriculum taught by US Sailing certified instructors. Beginner 1 covers rigging, points of sail, and safety leading to Helmsman certification. Beginner 2 adds jib handling and sail balance (prerequisite: Helmsman rating). Basic Keelboat Course is taught on ODay 20s, ODay 22, and Starwind 19 boats, covering mooring, rowing, loading, and motor operation, leading to Basic Keelboat Certification. Available to non-members at $225 per Beginner 1 course; included with sailing memberships.
• Boating for All Summer Camp Youth summer day camp for ages 7.5 to 12 featuring sailing, paddling, and water games in a safe, inclusive environment. Follows American Camp Association standards and offers need-based scholarships. 50% non-refundable deposit required with balance due before program start.
• Junior Program Teen sailing and kayaking program for ages 13-15 focused on building leadership, independence, and advanced skills on the water. Operates during the summer season at the Worcester and Hopkinton locations.
• Learn to Row Introduction to rowing program for grades 7-12 using quads and eights before progressing to smaller boats, taught on Lake Quinsigamond. Part of the summer camp portfolio.
• Rowing Skills Development Clinic Skills and drills clinic for grades 8-12 focusing on sculling technique in singles, doubles, and quads. Offered as part of the summer camps and clinics portfolio at the Worcester location.
• Advanced Rowing Clinic High-performance rowing clinic for grades 9-12 including sculling, sweep rowing, video capture, and technique review. Offered as part of the summer camps and clinics portfolio at the Worcester location.
• Youth Crew Team Competitive youth rowing team for grades 8-12 practicing on Lake Quinsigamond. Offers Varsity and Novice programs; covers racing entry fees, coaching, equipment costs, and facilities upkeep. Competes in regional and national regattas. Partners with area schools including Algonquin, Assabet, Auburn, Burncoat, Doherty, Hopkinton, Millbury, Nashoba, North, Tech, Wachusett Regional, and Westborough.
• Group Outings Custom group events and private parties for organizations, schools, and camp groups of 10+ boats at both Worcester and Hopkinton locations. Includes kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and optional guided instruction. School and camp groups receive 10% off regular rates outside peak hours (11AM-5PM weekends and holidays).
• Company/Corporate Outings Corporate team-building programs at Hopkinton State Park including kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing, and team activities. Custom packages with optional guided instruction available for purchase.
• Guided Instruction Add-on instructor service for groups providing personalized paddling guidance at a 10:1 instructor-to-participant ratio. Priced at $100 per hour or $350 for a half-day (4 hours). Available as an add-on to group and corporate outings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 people served annually

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassachusetts state agency managing the parks where Regatta Point operates. Provides parking fee waivers for camp drop-off and pick-up times. Supports community access to state park waterways for nonprofit programming.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Community Rowing Inc. Harry Parker Boathouse in Brighton, MA. Nonprofit rowing organization offering youth learn-to-row, competitive crews, and adult programs. Comparable to Regatta Point's Youth Crew Team and learn-to-row clinics on Lake Quinsigamond.
• Courageous Sailing Center: Charlestown, MA nonprofit community sailing and rowing center serving Boston. Directly comparable as a community sailing nonprofit offering youth programs, adult lessons, and memberships in Massachusetts.
• Sail Newport: Rhode Island nonprofit community sailing center offering lessons, rentals, youth programs, and memberships. Same community-sailing nonprofit structure, multi-program portfolio (sailing, paddling), and adult-to-youth pipeline.
• Community Boating Inc. Boston-based nonprofit community sailing center offering memberships, lessons, and rentals on the Charles River. Closest direct peer: similar nonprofit model, similar curriculum, similar membership-based access structure, and overlapping competitive geography across Massachusetts.
• Quinsigamond Rowing Association: Nonprofit competitive rowing club based on Lake Quinsigamond. Directly comparable to Regatta Point's youth crew team and learn-to-row programs, sharing the same body of water and competing for the same regional rowing talent pool.

Regional players

• Charles River Canoe & Kayak: Commercial kayak and canoe rental operator on the Charles River. Comparable on the rental and paddling-experience axis but is a for-profit business in a different regional market. Useful for benchmarking rental pricing and utilization.
• Hopkinton State Park Boat House (private): Adjacent public-access boat ramp and small private rental concession at Hopkinton Reservoir. Comparable on geographic waterfront access and basic kayak/SUP rentals, though not a structured nonprofit community sailing program.

Emerging players

• Lake Quinsigamond Yacht Club: Private yacht club sharing Lake Quinsigamond with Regatta Point. Comparable on waterway geography and sailing instruction, but serves a different membership profile (private club) rather than nonprofit community access.
• Worcester Youth Boating Programs (regional): Local summer camp and scout-affiliated boating programs in Worcester County. Comparable on youth boating instruction and seasonal camps but generally smaller and less structured than Regatta Point's certified US Sailing/USRowing curriculum.
• Outdoor Recreation Centers of New England (e.g., Appalachian Mountain Club): Regional nonprofit outdoor recreation and education organization. Comparable on the nonprofit outdoor-recreation model and youth programming, though focused on hiking and land-based activities rather than sailing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/RegattaPoint
• Facebookfacebook.com/RegattaPoint
• Instagraminstagram.com/RegattaPoint
• Xx.com/regattapoint
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regatta-point-community-sailing-inc-

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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