Nyack Boat Club

What Nyack Boat Club does

Nyack Boat Club is a not-for-profit 501c7 member-owned sailing organization founded in 1909, headquartered at 59 Gedney Street in Nyack, New York, on the Hudson River. Its core proposition is providing members access to club-owned sailing vessels — primarily Ideal 18 sailboats (the largest fleet with approximately 90 members), RS Zest sailing dinghies, and kayaks — without requiring individual boat ownership. The club serves adult sailing enthusiasts, families, and youth through structured learn-to-sail programs, private sailing lessons ($100 per 2-hour session), racing programs across multiple fleets (Ideal 18, PHRF, Ensign, Laser, Sonar), and a robust calendar of social events including the annual Guy Moulton Regatta and Champion of Champions Regatta.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring membership dues across multiple tiers (Regular Active/Senior/Provisional/Life, Partner, and Seasonal members for Ideal 18, Sunset Sailing, and Junior Sailing), supplemented by private sailing lessons, clubhouse and facility rentals ($250 fee plus $500 refundable deposit), on-site NBC Bar & Galley food and beverage service, and a cooperative Share-a-Boat Fleet program introduced in 2026. The club operates on the SailingClubManager SaaS platform for membership management, booking, payments, and member communications, and uses VHF radio for on-water safety operations. With approximately 5 employees and a regional Hudson River geographic footprint, the club is a community-led, low-headcount non-profit rather than a venture-scale enterprise. No external funding, acquisitions, or AI capabilities are indicated in the source data.

Name

Nyack Boat Club

Legal name

Nyack Boat Club, Inc.

Website

https://nyackboatclub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nyack Boat Club is a 501c7 non-profit sailing organization founded in 1909 in Nyack, New York, serving approximately 90+ members through club-owned Ideal 18 sailboats, RS Zest dinghies, racing fleets, sailing lessons, and social events on the Hudson River.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sailing Club

NAICS

Marinas (713930)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Sailing club membership
• Recreational sailing
• Sailing instruction
• Sailboat racing
• Boating club facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The club generates revenue primarily through annual membership dues from Regular Members (Active, Senior, Provisional, Life), Partner Members, and Seasonal Members (Ideal 18, Sunset Sailing, Junior Sailing participants).
2. Private Sailing Lessons: 2-hour private sailing lessons with club-designated instructors on club Ideal 18 sailboats for $100 per lesson. Lessons are available to adult members and scheduled during weekdays when boats are not committed to fleet activities.
3. Clubhouse and Facility Rental: Members may rent the clubhouse and facilities for private events. Fees include $250 rental fee plus $500 refundable security deposit, with $1,000,000 liability insurance required. Events limited to maximum 80 people.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nyack Boat Club is a membership-based not-for-profit sailing organization providing members with access to club-owned sailboats (Ideal 18s, RS Zests), kayaks, sailing instruction, racing programs across multiple fleets, clubhouse facilities with bar and galley, and a calendar of social events and regattas at its Nyack, NY waterfront location on the Hudson River.

Product overview

Nyack Boat Club operates as a membership-based sailing club offering a comprehensive portfolio of watercraft programs and club facilities. The club provides access to multiple sailing fleets including the Ideal 18 Fleet (approximately 90 members on club-owned boats) and RS Zest sailing dinghies for certified members. Core offerings include private sailing lessons ($100 per 2-hour session), kayak use programs, and organized racing through various fleet programs. The club operates the NBC Bar & Galley food and beverage service, rents its clubhouse for private events (up to 80 people), and runs educational programming through NBC Academia. Membership tiers include Regular, Partner, and Seasonal types with varying access privileges. The club is powered by SailingClubManager.com platform for member management and bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ideal 18 Fleet Membership NBC's largest sailing fleet with approximately 90 members sailing on club-owned Ideal 18 boats, featuring a learn-to-sail program for new sailors, recreational sailing, and racing.
• RS Zest Dinghy Access

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• American Yacht Club: Member-owned yacht club in Rye, NY offering sailing, racing, and social activities along western Long Island Sound. Comparable member-owned model with racing programs, sailing instruction, and family-oriented club facilities in the New York metro region.
• Larchmont Yacht Club: Long-standing membership-based sailing and yacht club on Long Island Sound with active racing fleets, sailing instruction, and social programs. Directly comparable as a member-owned club offering racing, junior sailing, and similar fleet access models in the greater New York region.
• Shattemuc Yacht Club: Membership sailing and yacht club located in Ossining, NY on the Hudson River, just north of Nyack. Highly comparable as a Hudson River-based sailing club with racing programs and member-owned structure serving a similar geographic market.
• Riverside Yacht Club: Member-owned yacht club in Greenwich, CT offering sailing programs, racing fleets, and social events. Comparable membership model with active racing, junior sailing, and clubhouse facilities in the New York metro area.
• Storm Trysail Club: Invitation-based sailing club focused on offshore racing, safety, and seamanship. Comparable as a member-driven sailing organization hosting signature regattas and offering sailing education within the New York sailing community.
• Huguenot Yacht Club: Member-owned sailing and yacht club in New Rochelle, NY with active racing fleets and junior sailing programs. Comparable membership-based sailing club with similar fleet offerings and social structure in the greater New York region.

Regional players

• Westchester sailing clubs (collective): Other sailing and yacht clubs operating along the Hudson River and western Long Island Sound, including smaller community sailing organizations. Comparable as regional sailing clubs serving similar suburban New York and Connecticut communities with member-owned structures.

Broad incumbents

• New York Yacht Club: One of the most prestigious and historic yacht clubs in the United States, founded in 1844, with multiple clubhouses and a global racing presence. Comparable as an elite membership-based sailing organization but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic scope than Nyack Boat Club.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/NyackBoatClubNY
• Facebookfacebook.com/NyackBoatClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nyack-boat-club

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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