The Corinthians

Name

The Corinthians

Legal name

The Corinthians Association, Inc

Website

https://thecorinthians.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1930

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sailing Association

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Sailing association
• Amateur yacht club
• Recreational boating
• Cruising activities
• Crew network

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $155 payable every December for the coming year, providing access to all association activities, communications (monthly Jibsheet newsletter, quarterly Mainsheet magazine, annual Yearbook), Port Captain services, and participation in cruises and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Corinthians Association operates a membership-based sailing association for amateur sailors along the US East Coast, offering cruising, racing, and crewing opportunities from Maine to Florida. Members pay annual dues of $155 plus a one-time $250 entrance fee and receive access to on-water activities, shore-based events, a Port Captains network for local cruising assistance, and recurring publications (Jibsheet newsletter, Mainsheet magazine, annual Yearbook).

Product overview

The Corinthians is a membership-based sailing association (not a technology company) offering a single unified membership program. Members pay annual dues and receive access to on-water activities (cruises, races, crew opportunities), shore-based events, and publications including the Jibsheet Newsletter (monthly), Mainsheet Magazine (quarterly), and Membership Yearbook (annual). The association also provides a Port Captains network for navigational assistance along the East Coast. There are no separate product tiers, modules, or named technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership in The Corinthians Association for amateur sailors, providing access to on-water activities, shore-based events, the Port Captains network, and recurring publications. Annual dues are $155 plus a one-time $250 entrance fee, with reduced rates for young members (18-30) and second household members.
• Activities Afloat Organized on-water sailing program including cruises-in-company, races, local weekend rendezvous, and impromptu informal on-the-water events, spanning waters from Maine to Chesapeake Bay and occasionally to the BVIs. Available to members.
• Activities Ashore Shore-based programming including presentations, educational opportunities, tours, and social events for members.
• Port Captains Network Designated Port Captains in harbors from Maine to Florida who provide local knowledge to assist members during cruises.
• Jibsheet Newsletter
• Mainsheet Magazine Quarterly colorful newsletter for members containing articles and pictures of recent events.
• Membership Yearbook Annual hard-copy publication sent to all members containing the membership directory, fleet directory, and other useful information.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.

• Little Ship Club (London)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish sister club with whom The Corinthians periodically coordinates cruises. This affiliation opened European cruising waters to The Corinthians membership, particularly attractive to members seeking international sailing experiences.
• Other Ocean-Oriented Sailing ClubsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwo additional ocean-oriented sailing clubs with whom The Corinthians periodically coordinates cruises, expanding cruising opportunities and networking among sailing communities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Ocean Cruising Club: International membership organization for experienced cruising sailors. Comparable dues-based structure and amateur-cruising focus, though with a more international/bluewater orientation.
• Cruising Club of America: US-based amateur-sailing membership association focused on offshore cruising. Closest direct peer in mission, member profile, and cruise-in-company programming.
• Seven Seas Cruising Association: Membership association for cruising sailors offering rallies, port hosts, and information exchange. Highly comparable in amateur-cruising orientation and dues-funded community model.
• Little Ship Club (London): British sister club and reciprocal cruise partner. Operates the same amateur-sailing membership model across European waters and is explicitly cited as The Corinthians' international affiliate.
• Storm Trysail Club: East Coast amateur sailing/yacht club with offshore-racing focus. Comparable membership-driven model serving experienced sailors along the same Atlantic geography.

Regional players

• Royal Yacht Squadron: Historic British yacht club with similar amateur-sailing membership ethos. Comparable in mission and member profile but geographically distinct, serving UK waters.
• Transpacific Yacht Club: West Coast-based offshore sailing organization with cruise and race programming. Comparable membership association model serving amateur sailors in a different US ocean basin.

Broad incumbents

• New York Yacht Club: Established East Coast yacht club with sailing, racing, and social programming. Overlaps on East Coast amateur sailing but operates from fixed clubhouses and a broader, more formal infrastructure.
• Annapolis Yacht Club: Major Chesapeake-based yacht club offering racing, cruising, and social events. Comparable in serving amateur sailors along the same East Coast waters but as a brick-and-mortar club.

Others

• ClubExpress: Vendor providing the membership-management platform that powers The Corinthians' website, dues, and communications. Relevant as the technology/operational backbone rather than a peer in mission.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=JVSInUM5zmk
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-corinthians

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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