Sandy Point Progressive Sports

What Sandy Point Progressive Sports does

Sandy Point Progressive Sports is a privately held, founder/family-operated specialty retailer of water sports equipment and outdoor apparel, founded in 1983 and headquartered at 3090 S. Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, Florida. The company operates a single physical storefront alongside a nationwide e-commerce platform (progressivesports.com) shipping to the contiguous 48 United States with free shipping on orders over $50. Its catalog spans more than a dozen categories including windsurfing, kiteboarding, surfing, foiling (hydrofoil, wing foiling, eFoils), kayaks and canoes, wakeboarding, snowboarding, skateboarding, wetsuits, rashguards, snorkeling/dive, apparel, and adjacent outdoor gear (camping, bikes, car racks, coolers), carrying third-party brands such as Billabong, O'Neill, Quiksilver, The North Face, Rip Curl, Roxy, Old Town, Jackson Kayaks, Axis Foils, Exocet, and Salty Crew.

The business model is direct-to-consumer one-time retail product sales across both physical and digital channels, with revenue driven by individual transactions ranging from sub-$10 accessories (e.g., sunglasses parts) up to ~$5,999.99 high-ticket items such as kayaks. The company generates community engagement and traffic through content marketing assets including a live Ponce Inlet Surf Cam providing real-time wave conditions, an email newsletter, an active social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, and event hosting (notably the 2026 Windsurfer LT National Championship in Clearwater, FL) plus a Daytona Beach kayak and surfboard rental service. There is no disclosed proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, no external funding, no parent or subsidiary relationships, and no enterprise or B2B customer base; the company is a micro/small business (1-10 employees) serving fragmented hobbyist and enthusiast consumer segments.

Name

Sandy Point Progressive Sports

Legal name

Sandy Point Progressive Sports

Website

https://progressivesports.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sandy Point Progressive Sports is a privately held specialty water sports and outdoor retailer founded in 1983 in South Daytona, Florida. Operating a single storefront plus a nationwide e-commerce platform, it sells windsurfing, surfing, foiling, kayaking, snowboarding, skateboarding, and apparel gear from third-party brands to individual enthusiast consumers across the contiguous U.S.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Water Sports Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Recreational Goods Rental (532284)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Water Sports & Marine Recreation Retail (Paddle/Surf/Dive/Boat Accessories) (CRAMABAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Surf & Beach Sports Retail (Surfboards, Bodyboards, Skimboards) (CRAMAIAE), Paddle Sports Retail (Kayak, Canoe, SUP, Paddles) (CRAMAIAD), Water Sports Equipment Retail (Wake, Ski, Tow, Tubes) (CRAMAIAC), Diving & Snorkeling Retail (Scuba Gear) (CRAMAIAF)

Keywords

• Water sports retail
• Surf gear
• Windsurfing equipment
• Kayak accessories
• Outdoor apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Daytona Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail of water sports equipment and apparel through e-commerce platform and physical storefront. Products include kayaks, surfboards, windsurfing gear, snowboarding equipment, skateboards, clothing, and accessories from brands like Billabong, O'Neill, Quiksilver, The North Face, and many others.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sandy Point Progressive Sports is a specialty retailer that sells water sports equipment, surf gear, apparel, footwear, and outdoor accessories through a Shopify-based e-commerce storefront and a brick-and-mortar store in South Daytona, Florida. The catalog spans surfboards, kayaks, windsurfing and kiteboarding gear, foiling components, snowboarding equipment, skateboards, wakeboards, wetsuits, rashguards, and surf-inspired apparel from brands such as Billabong, O'Neill, Quiksilver, The North Face, Rip Curl, Axis Foils, Exocet, and Old Town. The company also offers kayak repair services and rental options and operates a live Ponce Inlet Surf Cam to serve water sports enthusiasts nationwide.

Product overview

Sandy Point Progressive Sports is a water sports specialty retailer founded in 1983, operating from South Daytona, Florida. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of water sports equipment and outdoor apparel across multiple categories including Clothing (men's and women's apparel with brands like Billabong, O'Neill, Quiksilver, The North Face), Foiling Equipment (hydrofoil components from Axis Foils and Exocet), Kayaks and Accessories (from Old Town, Jackson Kayaks, Bonafide, Next), Skateboarding Equipment, Snowboarding Equipment, Surf Equipment, Wakeboarding Equipment, Kiteboarding Equipment, Windsurfing Equipment (complete boards, sails, masts, booms from Exocet), Wing Foiling Equipment, and Outdoor/Camping Gear. The store operates as a single physical retail location with e-commerce capabilities, specializing in serving water sports enthusiasts with gear for windsurfing, kite boarding, surfing, kayaking, and related activities since 1983.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Clothing Men's apparel including boardshorts, hats, jackets, sweaters, sandals, shirts, shoes, shorts, sunglasses, wallets, and watches from brands like Billabong, O'Neill, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Salty Crew, and The North Face, sold to individual consumers via the e-commerce storefront and physical store.
• Women's Clothing Women's apparel including dresses, hats, jackets, sweaters, pants, purses, sandals, shoes, shorts, sunglasses, and tops from brands like Billabong, O'Neill, Rip Curl, Roxy, Salty Crew, and The North Face, sold to individual consumers.
• Foiling Equipment Hydrofoil equipment including complete foils, eFoils, front wings, fuselages, masts, hardware parts, and tail wings from brands like Axis Foils and Exocet, sold to foiling enthusiasts.
• Kayaks and Kayak Accessories Full range of kayaks, canoes, carts, storage solutions, life jackets, motors/propulsion systems, paddles, parts, and trailers from brands like Old Town, Jackson Kayaks, Bonafide, Next, Ocean Kayak, and YakAttack, sold to paddling enthusiasts.
• Skateboarding Equipment Complete skateboards, decks, trucks, wheels, bearings, protective gear, and accessories for skateboarding, sold to skateboarders.
• Snowboarding Equipment Snowboard bags, boots (kids, men's, women's), bindings, goggles, headwear, outerwear, helmets, snowboards, socks, and protective gear, sold to snow sports enthusiasts.
• Surf Equipment Surf accessories, board bags, body boards, fins, leashes, skimboards, SUP boards, SUP paddles, surfboards, and traction pads, sold to surfers and paddle boarders.
• Wakeboarding Equipment Wakeboarding accessories, bindings, wakeboards, wakeskates, wakesurfers, and vests, sold to wake sports enthusiasts.
• Kiteboarding Equipment Kiteboarding accessories, foils, harnesses, kites, and kiteboards, sold to kiteboarding enthusiasts.
• Windsurfing Equipment Complete windsurfing gear including bags, bases, extensions, boards, booms, fins, harnesses, lines, masts, packages, parts, accessories, and sails from brands like Exocet, sold to windsurfing enthusiasts.
• Wing Foiling Equipment Wing foiling boards, wings, harnesses, and foils, sold to wing foiling enthusiasts.
• Outdoor and Camping Gear Bikes, camping equipment, car racks (bike racks, boxes, baskets, complete systems, watersports carriers), coolers, cups, dry storage, packs, bags, and camp tools, sold to outdoor enthusiasts.
• Wetsuits Wetsuits for men, women, and kids plus wetsuit accessories such as booties, sold to water sports participants.
• Rashguards Rashguard shirts for kids, men, and women for water sports sun and rash protection, sold to swimmers and surfers.
• Snorkel and Dive Equipment Snorkeling and diving gear and accessories, sold to snorkelers and divers.
• Sailing Equipment Sailboat parts and accessories for sailing, sold to sailing enthusiasts.
• Onewheel Electric Boards Onewheel GT electric one-wheeled boards featured as a highlighted product category on the website, sold to personal electric mobility enthusiasts.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Windsurfer LT Class AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Windsurfer LT Class Association to host the 2026 Windsurfer LT National Championship in Clearwater, Florida. The company offers event charters and serves as an official registration point for the three-day racing event.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Evo: Action sports specialty retailer (and resort operator) covering surf, ski, snowboard, skate, wake, and paddle with strong content marketing. Highly comparable multi-category water/outdoor sports catalog and premium-brand focus.
• Ron Jon Surf Shop: Iconic US surf and water sports retailer with multi-state physical stores and a national e-commerce site. Most direct specialty peer — sells surfboards, wetsuits, kayaks, skate, and beach apparel from many of the same brands carried by Sandy Point.
• West Marine: National marine and boating retailer with adjacent kayak, paddle sports, and water sports accessories. Comparable destination for water-based recreational gear, though broader toward powerboating.
• The House: Long-running action sports retailer (snowboard, wake, skate, surf) with online storefront. Comparable multi-category specialty position serving the same end consumer across overlapping seasonal sports.
• Austin Canoe & Kayak: Specialty kayak and paddle sports retailer with curated premium kayak brands and accessories. Closest pure paddle-sports comparator for Sandy Point's substantial kayak and SUP business.

Emerging players

• Hobie Company: Manufacturer and direct-to-consumer retailer of kayaks, paddle boards, and surf-inspired watercraft. Acts as both a brand partner and competing retail channel for the paddle and surf segments in which Sandy Point competes.

Broad incumbents

• REI Co-op: Massive outdoor recreation co-op retailer carrying kayaks, paddle boards, surf and snow gear from many of the same brands. A category-defining incumbent that anchors online and physical competitive comparison for specialty water sports retailers.
• Backcountry: Large online outdoor and action sports retailer with deep kayak, surf, snow, and apparel assortment. A scaled incumbent competitor whose price gravity and shipping capabilities pressure specialty independents like Sandy Point.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sandy_point
• Facebookfacebook.com/sandypointprogressivesports
• Instagraminstagram.com/progressivesportsdotcom
• TikToktiktok.com/@sandypoint_sports
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sandy-point-progressive-sports-inc.

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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