What Trim the Sails Foundation does

Stiftelsen Skota Hem, operating as Skota Hem (and referred to in the input as Trim the Sails Foundation), is a Swedish nonprofit foundation established in 1987 by Claes Hultling to enable sailing for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. The organization is headquartered at Hotellvägen 9 in Saltsjöbaden, Stockholm County, operating from facilities at Baggensfjärden within the harbor of KSSS (Royal Swedish Yacht Club). It serves more than 400 para-sailors per season and runs a small team of six employees under CEO/Operations Manager Emma Hallén, with Thomas Ehrner serving as permanent chairman.

The foundation's core offering is adaptive sailing (parasegling) supported by a specialized fleet of accessible boats, including RS Venture Connect two-person para-sailing dinghies, the single-handed 2.4mR class, and Hansa 2.3/303 and servo-assisted Liberty class dinghies designed for sailors with disabilities. Its programmatic surface area is broad: introductory try-out sessions, structured sailing courses, competitive racing pathways through Para-SM, Para Nordic, Para-EM, and Para-VM, corporate team-building events, training camps (including in Gothenburg and Las Palmas), winter sailing, school programs, and the newly launched 'Fri Horisont' project for independent archipelago keelboat sailing. Skota Hem's para-sailors compete internationally, with three foundation crews representing Sweden at Para-EM 2025 in Oslo, and the organization was instrumental in the inclusion of para sailing as a Paralympic medal sport at Sydney 2000.

As a registered Swedish stiftelse (nonprofit foundation), Skota Hem operates on a donation-based revenue model with no fees charged to participants for sailing activities. Funding is sourced from private donations, monthly donor subscriptions, corporate sponsors, grants from Allmänna Arvsfonden, and recurring fundraising events organized by Rotary Saltsjöbaden (including the annual Sjöloppis, historically contributing SEK 60,000-100,000). Strategic and operational partnerships anchor the foundation: long-term co-location with KSSS at Saltsjöbaden, formal collaboration with the Swedish Sailing Federation (Svenska Seglarförbundet), an Allmänna Arvsfonden-funded project partnership for Fri Horisont, and technology/training collaborations with DutchSail and Real Club Nautico de Gran Canaria.

Name

Trim the Sails Foundation

Legal name

Stiftelsen Skota Hem

Website

https://skotahem.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stiftelsen Skota Hem is a Swedish nonprofit foundation, founded in 1987, that provides adaptive sailing programs and competitions for people with disabilities from its Saltsjöbaden facility, serving over 400 participants annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adaptive Sailing Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

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

Water & Marine Guiding Services (Kayak, Canoe, Raft, SUP, Sailing) (THAAALAB), Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• Adaptive sailing services
• Para sailing programs
• Disability sports
• Adaptive recreation
• Nonprofit foundation

Headquarters

HQ city

Saltsjöbaden

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stiftelsen Skota Hem provides adaptive sailing programs for people with disabilities, operating from its Saltsjöbaden facility at Baggensfjärden in partnership with KSSS. The foundation runs a fleet of specialized accessible boats (RS Venture Connect, 2.4mR, Hansa 303, Liberty class) and delivers try-out sessions, courses, competitive racing, training camps, school programs, corporate events, and winter sailing, serving more than 400 participants per season. Activities are offered free to participants and funded through donations, grants, and sponsorships.

Product overview

Stiftelsen Skota Hem is a non-profit foundation (founded 1987) that operates as a unified service organization providing adaptive sailing opportunities for persons with disabilities. The core offering is parasegling (para sailing) supported by specialized accessible boats including RS Venture Connect, 2.4mR, and Hansa classes. The organization provides a comprehensive range of sailing activities including courses, try-out sessions, competitive racing (Para-SM, Nordic, European and World Championships), corporate team-building events, training camps, winter sailing, and school programs. They operate from their facility in Saltsjöbaden at Baggensfjärden, serving over 400 sailors per season. Their 'Fri Horisont' project, supported by Allmänna Arvsfonden, aims to expand archipelago sailing opportunities. The organization also offers membership programs through Skota Hem Club.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fri Horisont: A project supported by Allmänna Arvsfonden, creating opportunities for more people to experience archipelago sailing on their own keel.
• Skota Hem Club

Products and services

• Parasegling (Para Sailing) Adaptive sailing activities enabling persons with disabilities to sail using specialized boats (RS Venture Connect, 2.4mR, Hansa 303, Liberty class) and trained instructors.
• Sailing Courses Structured sailing courses for various skill levels and age groups, including children and youth programs.
• Try-out Sailing (Prova på) Introductory sailing experiences for newcomers to try sailing before committing to programs.
• Competitive Sailing (Kappsegling) Racing programs including Para-SM, Para-EM, Para-VM, and other competitive events for para-sailors.
• Corporate Sailing (Företagssegling) Team-building sailing experiences for companies and organizations.
• Training Camps Intensive training programs including training camps in Gothenburg and Gran Canaria.
• Winter Sailing (Vintersegling) Winter sailing activities for experienced sailors during off-season.
• School Programs (Skolor) Sailing activities designed for school groups and educational institutions.
• Fri Horisont Project Archipelago sailing project funded by Allmänna Arvsfonden, enabling more people to experience sailing on their own keel.
• Skota Hem Club Membership Membership program for active sailors requiring membership to participate in activities, also offering supporter memberships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ participants annually experience improved quality of life through sailing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KSSS (KSSS Seglarföreningen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with KSSS at Saltsjöbaden, where Skota Hem operates from KSSS facilities. They co-organize events including Para Nordic Championship and Para-SM.
• Svenska Seglarförbundet (SSF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Swedish Sailing Federation for para-sailing development, coach education, and competitive sailing support.
• Real Club Nautico de Gran CanariaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Norwegian Sailing Federation's training program in Las Palmas, enabling international training opportunities for Skota Hem sailors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• RS Sailing: Global sailing boat manufacturer of the RS Venture Connect, one of the key adaptive boats in Skota Hem's fleet. Adjacent enabling company as a supplier of purpose-built accessible sailing technology.
• Hansa Class Association: International class association for Hansa 2.3, 303, and Liberty adaptive sailing dinghies. Connected to Skota Hem as the governing body for the boat classes central to their adaptive fleet - enabling their competitive programs.

Broad incumbents

• World Sailing: International federation governing sailing worldwide, including the Para World Sailing Championship. Broader incumbent that sets competition standards and policies affecting Skota Hem's competitive pathway to international events.
• Svenska Seglarförbundet (Swedish Sailing Federation): National sailing federation and Skota Hem's strategic partner for coach education and competitive sailing. Broader incumbent in the Swedish sailing ecosystem overseeing all sailing disciplines including adaptive para-sailing.
• KSSS (Kungliga Svenska Segelsällskapet): Royal Swedish Yacht Club, Skota Hem's strategic partner providing facility access at Saltsjöbaden. A broader incumbent in Swedish sailing that operates adaptive programs but as part of a much wider portfolio of yachting activities.
• RYA Sailability: The UK Royal Yachting Association's adaptive sailing program is a broader incumbent that coordinates sailing access across multiple clubs. Comparable as the national-level institutional partner for adaptive sailing in the UK, similar to Skota Hem's relationship with Svenska Seglarförbundet.

Direct peers

• Access Dinghy Foundation: Foundation promoting the Access 2.3 and Access 303 adaptive sailing dinghies globally. Direct peer operating in the same adaptive sailing equipment class ecosystem as Skota Hem, with similar mission of inclusive sailing access.
• SailAbility UK: UK-based charity providing sailing opportunities for people with disabilities through adaptive boats and trained instructors. Direct peer operating the same model in a different national market with similar Hansa/2.4mR class boats.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/skotahem
• Instagraminstagram.com/skota_hem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skotahem

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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