Sail Beyond Cancer Vt

What Sail Beyond Cancer Vt does

Sail Beyond Cancer Vt is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit headquartered in South Burlington, Vermont, that provides complimentary private sailing excursions to individuals living with cancer and their loved ones. Founded in 2014 by Suzanne Snyder, a breast cancer survivor, the organization operates through five regional chapters (Vermont, North Shore Massachusetts, Annapolis Maryland, Virginia, and Newport Rhode Island) and runs three core programs: Respite Sails for current patients, Memorial Sails honoring those who have passed, and the Cancer Caregiver Respite Sailing Program launched in 2021 for caregivers. Operations are delivered aboard two principal vessels — ALBA, a 1986 German Frers 48-foot ketch, and Solace, a 2016 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 — under USCG-licensed volunteer captains, with referrals flowing from oncology care partners.

The organization is donation-funded and generates no commercial revenue; its financial inflow comprises individual contributions, corporate and foundation grants, and stock gifts, and there is no published financial disclosure in the source set. Headcount sits in the 1-10 range, with leadership comprising Suzanne Snyder as Founder and National Executive Director, Suzanne Johnson as Executive Director, and Dr. John Wojcik as Board Chair. Recent moves include the 2025 Virginia chapter opening, a 2025 partnership with the boating booking platform Dockwa, and the planned 2026 Newport chapter launch, indicating an active geographic expansion playbook concentrated on affluent coastal boating markets.

Name

Sail Beyond Cancer Vt

Legal name

Sail Beyond Cancer USA, Inc.

Website

https://www.sailbeyondcancer.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sail Beyond Cancer Vt is a South Burlington, Vermont-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free private sailing excursions to cancer patients, caregivers, and their loved ones across five regional chapters in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Therapeutic Recreation

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Sailing Experiences (Lessons, Regattas, Day Sails) (THAJAJAG)

Keywords

• Therapeutic sailing programs
• Cancer patient support
• Nonprofit sailing excursions
• Caregiver respite services
• Memorial sailing experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

South Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donations from supporters who contribute to fund free sailing experiences for cancer patients and their loved ones. The organization accepts individual donations through its website with options for one-time and monthly contributions.
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Support from family foundations and corporate sponsors including 2026 Sailing Season Sponsorship Opportunities for local businesses.
3. Stock Donations: Appreciated securities are accepted as a tax-efficient way to support the organization, particularly for Newport chapter.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sail Beyond Cancer USA, Inc. provides free private 3-hour sailing excursions for individuals affected by cancer, including those currently undergoing treatment, their caregivers and loved ones, and bereaved families. Services include Respite Sails, Memorial Sails, and the Cancer Caregiver Respite Sailing Program, delivered through multiple regional chapters using donated sailing vessels and a volunteer crew model.

Product overview

Sail Beyond Cancer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides a portfolio of therapeutic sailing services for cancer patients and their loved ones. The core offering consists of free, private 3-hour sailing excursions powered by wind, water, and sail. The service portfolio includes Respite Sails for individuals currently undergoing treatment or living with cancer, Memorial Sails for those who have lost loved ones to cancer, and a Cancer Caregiver Respite Sailing Program for caregivers. The organization operates through multiple regional chapters (Vermont, Virginia, Annapolis, North Shore MA, Newport RI, and Gloucester) using donated vessels including the flagship ALBA (1986 German Frers 48' ketch) and Solace (2016 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1). Volunteers are the backbone of operations, with opportunities for captains, crew, dockside support, community outreach, events, fundraising, and administrative roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALBA: Flagship vessel of Sail Beyond Cancer Newport, a 1986 German Frers 48' ketch generously donated to the organization.
• Solace

Products and services

• Respite Sails Free private 3-hour sailing excursions for individuals currently undergoing treatment or living with cancer, allowing nominees to invite up to five guests for relaxation and time away from the challenges of illness.
• Memorial Sails 3-hour memorial sailing experiences for individuals or families who have lost a loved one to cancer within the past three years, providing peaceful time on the water to honor and reflect.
• Cancer Caregiver Respite Sailing Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Free 3-hour sailing excursions provided at no cost to participants
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• DockwaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 November 2025Dockwa, a leading platform in the boating world connecting boaters with marinas and moorings, featured Sail Beyond Cancer in their blog with an audience of over 60,000 subscribers. The partnership helps raise awareness of the organization's mission to provide therapeutic sailing experiences for cancer patients.
• OncoLinkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2024OncoLink, a cancer support blog, featured Sail Beyond Cancer in an organizational profile highlighting the therapeutic sailing experiences provided to cancer patients and their families in Burlington, VT area.
• Sailing MagazineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 January 2024Sailing Magazine featured an article on 'The healing power of sail' highlighting Sail Beyond Cancer's mission to provide therapeutic sailing experiences for cancer patients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sailing Heals: Provides therapeutic sailing day experiences for people affected by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. Most directly comparable peer — same activity (sailing), same beneficiary population, same volunteer/delivery model.
• First Descents: Provides free outdoor adventure experiences (surfing, kayaking, climbing) for young adults impacted by cancer and other serious health conditions. Closely comparable model: free, multi-chapter, volunteer-powered adventure experiences for cancer-affected populations.
• Project Koru: Delivers outdoor adventure retreats (surfing, stand-up paddleboarding) for young adult cancer survivors. Directly comparable as a free, outdoor-therapy nonprofit serving the cancer community through volunteer-staffed programs.
• Casting for Recovery: Provides free fly-fishing retreats for women with breast cancer. Closely comparable as a free, volunteer-driven recreational therapy nonprofit serving cancer patients through outdoor activity.
• Reel Recovery: Uses fly-fishing retreats to help men in cancer recovery. Comparable as a free, recreational-therapy nonprofit using outdoor adventure to support cancer patients and survivors.
• Epic Experience: Provides free outdoor adventure camps and programs for cancer survivors and thrivers. Comparable model — free multi-day experiences combining outdoor recreation and community support for cancer-affected individuals.
• Sailing Angels: Provides free sailing experiences for children with special needs, disabilities, and life-threatening illnesses. Highly comparable as a volunteer-run sailing nonprofit delivering free therapeutic outings to vulnerable populations.
• Hope Floats Foundation: Provides free therapeutic fishing and boating experiences for families facing pediatric cancer. Directly comparable as a free, volunteer-powered water-based recreation nonprofit serving cancer-affected families.

Emerging players

• Camp Kesem: Free summer camps and year-round support for children affected by a parent's cancer. Comparable free, volunteer-powered nonprofit serving families impacted by cancer, though delivered through camps rather than sailing.

Broad incumbents

• Livestrong Foundation: Large, established cancer-support nonprofit serving survivors and families. Comparable mission (cancer patient/family support) but operates as a broad resource broker rather than a therapeutic-experience delivery nonprofit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sailbeyondcancer
• Facebookfacebook.com/sailbeyondcancernewport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sbc-vermont
• Instagraminstagram.com/sailbeyondcancernewport

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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