Warrior Sailing
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersNational, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Warrior Sailing firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Warrior Sailing
- Legal name
- USMMA Sailing Foundation, Inc.
- Website
- https://warriorsailing.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2013
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Warrior Sailing industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Veteran Rehabilitation Services
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Educational Services (8200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH)
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Where Warrior Sailing is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- National
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices6 records
Markets served
Warrior Sailing business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Donations and Sponsorships: Warrior Sailing operates as a 501(c)(3) public foundation (EIN 11-3561278) funded entirely through donations. Revenue comes from individual recurring donations, corporate sponsorships (e.g., Markel four-year+ sponsorship with a renewed three-year commitment), in-kind donations (meals, apparel, safety equipment), boat donations facilitated through USMMA Sailing Foundation, and event-based fundraising such as the Luiz Legacy campaign with Yacht Scoring. The program is completely free for all qualified participants — all expenses including instruction, equipment, meals, and local transportation are covered.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Other | Free program for qualified wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
Warrior Sailing product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Warrior Sailing is a nonprofit maritime education program that provides free adaptive sailing training and rehabilitation opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured U.S. military veterans and service members. The program operates through a tiered curriculum starting with three-day Basic Training Camps, progressing to ASA-certified Keelboat Certification Camps, and extending to advanced racing, offshore sailing, and vessel delivery opportunities. All expenses including instruction, facilities, adaptive equipment, sailboats, coaches, meals, and local transportation are covered at no cost to qualified participants.
Product overview
Warrior Sailing is a nonprofit maritime education program providing sailing training and rehabilitation opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured veterans and service members. The core offering consists of a tiered program: Basic Training Camps introduce participants to sailing fundamentals; Keelboat Certification Camps provide advanced training and ASA certifications; Beyond Our Camps offers graduate opportunities including offshore racing, vessel deliveries, and regatta participation. The program operates nationwide with regional hubs, including a permanent Great Lakes base at the Charlevoix Clubhouse. Special initiatives include Systems Training Courses for vessel maintenance and the BOLD Campaign strategic expansion plan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Basic Training Camps Three-day sailing training camps that introduce wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans to the fundamentals of sailing and sailboat racing. Provides adaptive equipment and professional coaching at no cost to qualified participants.
- Certification Training Camps Advanced camps for Basic Training graduates offering ASA Basic Keelboat Certification (ASA 101) and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising, following American Sailing Association curriculum to hone sailing skills and prepare for inshore racing.
- Great Lakes Program Year-round sailing program based at the Charlevoix Clubhouse in Northern Michigan, offering racing, cruising, and advanced training for program graduates on the Great Lakes.
- Beyond Our Camps Opportunities Post-graduation sailing opportunities including National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic, vessel delivery experiences, offshore racing (Chicago-Mac, Ugotta Regatta, Charleston Race Week), and Sail For Hope regatta.
- Systems Training Courses Three-day courses taught by an ABYC Certified Technician covering electrical, diesel engine, and vessel system maintenance, including classroom time and hands-on training aboard Foundation vessels.
Quantifiable outcome
- 850+ Basic Training Camp graduates since 2015 and 3,300+ sailing opportunities nationwide
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Warrior Sailing
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Warrior Sailing technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Warrior Sailing partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Yacht ScoringcoreYacht Scoring, acquired by North Sails Group in 2022, named Warrior Sailing their official charitable partner through 2024 through the Luiz Legacy campaign, honoring founder Luiz Kahl's long-standing support. The partnership raises funds to pay direct camp expenses for the nationwide training program. Yacht Scoring's platform is used by thousands of sailors and race organizers, providing a powerful platform to share Warrior Sailing's story.
- USMMA Sailing FoundationflagshipWarrior Sailing is an official program of the USMMA Sailing Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public foundation (EIN 11-3561278). The Foundation financially backs Warrior Sailing's administrative expenses and operations, facilitates boat donations, provides vessels (Warrior 53', Warrior 43', Swan 47, J95, etc.) for training and racing, and supports vessel delivery opportunities for graduates. Directors Ralf Steitz and Ian Holtzworth oversee Foundation operations.
- St. Petersburg Yacht ClubcoreKey partner for Warrior Sailing's fall and winter camps. Provides facilities, staff, and members to support the program. The St. Petersburg Yacht Club and St. Petersburg Sailing Center consistently support Warrior Sailing programs. Also partnered with the St. Petersburg Sailing Foundation. The city of St. Petersburg and Visit St. Pete-Clearwater provide additional support for the program's winter home.
- Charlevoix Yacht ClubcoreCharlevoix Yacht Club provided a long-term lease on a building that was transformed into the Great Lakes Warrior Sailing Clubhouse in Charlevoix, Michigan. The club has embraced the initiative and supports summer programming for graduates. The clubhouse serves as a permanent anchor for Warrior Sailing's Great Lakes operations, hosting 7 major events with 75 participants in Summer 2025.
- American Sailing Association (ASA)coreWarrior Sailing is an ASA-certified mobile school. The camp curriculum follows the ASA Basic Keelboat Certification (ASA 101) and ASA 103 Coastal Cruising course curriculum. Participants who demonstrate required skills are granted ASA certification upon completion. ASA also provides the Sailing Challenge Game learning app and supports the Veterans Program discount at ASA-certified schools.
- Little Traverse Yacht ClubcoreHosts the annual Ugotta Regatta in Harbor Springs, MI, in which Warrior Sailing participates. Warrior Sailing placed 2nd overall at the 2023 Ugotta Regatta racing the Beneteau 40.7. The club provides racing opportunities and community support for Great Lakes Warriors.
- San Diego Yacht ClubcoreHosts Warrior Sailing Basic Training Camps and Certification Camps in San Diego. Three weeks of programming in June 2023 introduced 150+ new sailors. The club provides facilities and support for the program's largest regional presence on the west coast.
- Community Sailing New OrleansminorCommunity Sailing New Orleans hosted a Warrior Sailing Basic Training Camp on Lake Pontchartrain, matching 21 veterans with four professional coaches for basic skills training. Veterans were referred by the Southern Louisiana VA Medical Center and came from as far as Iowa.
- US SailingcoreWarrior Sailing offers US Sailing certified World Sailing approved International Offshore Safety at Sea Seminars as a fundraiser. US Sailing certification supports the maritime education mission and provides graduates with credentials for employment in the sailing industry.
- SSV Oliver Hazard Perry / OHPRIminorWarrior Sailing participated in Sail for Hope in Newport, RI, staying aboard the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry at Fort Adams. The OHPRI crew provided introduction to tall ship sailing and square rig operations.
- Sail Park CityminorPartnered with Warrior Sailing to host an ASA 101 certification camp in Utah. Special guest Scott Reynolds from Saltwater Veterans participated. Provided week-long water-based certification opportunity for Warriors.
- Perrin FamilyminorProvided use of their Frers 45 'Spirit' for ASA 103 Coastal Cruising training in Port Royal, SC. The vessel supplemented the J95 provided by USMMA Sailing Foundation for training.
- PsychArmor InstituteminorPsychArmor Institute certified Warrior Sailing as a Veteran Ready Organization, demonstrating the program's appropriate engagement with and support for the veteran community.
- Team ParadiseminorTeam Paradise, led by Olympian Magnus Liljedahl, allocated 3 Sonars for the Columbus Day Regatta for military veterans and disabled sailors. They also host US Sailing certification classes for veterans.
- Coral Reef Yacht ClubminorHosted the Columbus Day Regatta in Biscayne Bay, Miami. Warrior Sailing alumni attended with Team United Warriors taking 1st place in the sonar class. The club supports sailing opportunities for disabled sailors.
- Saltwater VeteransminorSpecial guest Scott Reynolds from Saltwater Veterans participated in the ASA 101 Sail Park City certification camp, bringing additional veteran sailing expertise to the program.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Warrior Sailing competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- American Sailing Association (ASA): Industry-standard sailing certification body whose curriculum Warrior Sailing delivers as a mobile school. Provides the ASA Veterans Program discount and partner schools that compete for veteran sailing students in local markets.
- US Sailing: National governing body for sailing in the US and the certifier of Warrior Sailing's Safety at Sea seminars. An industry enabler and standards-setter rather than direct competitor, but influential in shaping the adaptive-sailing landscape.
- VA National Veterans Sports Program & Adaptive Sports: Government-run adaptive sports and recreation program that both funds and refers participants to Warrior Sailing. Operates the National Veterans Summer Sports Clinic (San Diego) that serves as Warrior Sailing's largest annual participant-acquisition event.
Broad incumbents
- Wounded Warrior Project: Large veteran-support nonprofit serving wounded veterans with mental health, physical wellness, and employment programs. A potential competitor for veteran donor dollars and adaptive-sports funding, though with a broader service menu.
- Team Rubicon: Veteran-led disaster response and community service nonprofit that engages post-9/11 veterans in mission-driven activity. Competes with Warrior Sailing for veteran mindshare and corporate philanthropy focused on veteran reintegration.
- Challenged Athletes Foundation: Nonprofit providing grants and opportunities for challenged athletes, including wounded military veterans, to access sports. Operates on a similar funding model and donor demographic — donors to adaptive-sports causes.
Regional players
- Sailors with Disabilities: Adaptive sailing nonprofit headquartered in Australia but with global reach — directly comparable mission of providing sailing experiences to people with disabilities, including veterans, in a structured program format.
Direct peers
- Saltwater Veterans: Veteran-focused adaptive sailing organization that participated as a special guest in Warrior Sailing's ASA 101 Sail Park City camp. Operates a similar military-veterans-through-sailing mission model.
- Team Paradise (Magnus Liljedahl): Adaptive sailing program led by Olympian Magnus Liljedahl that allocated Sonars for the Columbus Day Regatta for disabled sailors. Competes with Warrior Sailing in providing competitive and instructional adaptive sailing experiences.
Emerging players
- Disabled Sports USA: National nonprofit network providing adaptive sports opportunities to people with disabilities, including veterans. Operates a chapter-based model overlapping Warrior Sailing's regional hub approach across sailing and other sports.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks7 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Warrior Sailing social profiles
Digital presenceWarrior Sailing compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Warrior Sailing financial estimates
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Warrior Sailing leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Warrior Sailing funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Warrior Sailing
What does Warrior Sailing do?
Warrior Sailing is a nonprofit maritime education program that provides free adaptive sailing training and rehabilitation opportunities for wounded, ill, and injured U.S. military veterans and service members. The program operates through a tiered curriculum starting with three-day Basic Training Camps, progressing to ASA-certified Keelboat Certification Camps, and extending to advanced racing, offshore sailing, and vessel delivery opportunities. All expenses including instruction, facilities, adaptive equipment, sailboats, coaches, meals, and local transportation are covered at no cost to qualified participants.
Is Warrior Sailing a public or private company?
Warrior Sailing is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was Warrior Sailing founded?
Warrior Sailing was founded in 2013. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Warrior Sailing based?
Warrior Sailing is headquartered in National, United States, in the North America region.
How does Warrior Sailing make money?
One revenue line is on record: donations and Sponsorships.
Who are Warrior Sailing's main competitors?
Others on record are American Sailing Association (ASA), US Sailing and VA National Veterans Sports Program & Adaptive Sports. Broad incumbents are Wounded Warrior Project, Team Rubicon and Challenged Athletes Foundation. Sailors with Disabilities is listed as a regional player. Direct peers are Saltwater Veterans and Team Paradise (Magnus Liljedahl). Disabled Sports USA is listed as an emerging player.
Does Warrior Sailing have an API?
No public API is recorded for Warrior Sailing.
What industry is Warrior Sailing in?
Warrior Sailing's product category is Veteran Rehabilitation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAJAJAG, Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails), with a secondary code of MPAKABAH, Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing). Its SIC code is 7900.