Tallinna Jahtklubi

What Tallinna Jahtklubi does

Tallinna Jahtklubi (TJK, Tallinn Yacht Club) is a Tallinn, Estonia-based non-profit sailing association (MTÜ, registration code 80097657) operating from Haven Kakumäe Marina (Nooda tee 8). The organization runs a sailing school, hosts a portfolio of regattas, delivers pleasure-craft and SRC radio certification courses, and operates a tiered membership program serving competitive sailors, youth sailors with their families, and adult recreational boaters. The club is governed by an elected board and a Commodore; its 2026 governance cycle introduced the first female Commodore and added new board members.

TJK's service portfolio comprises the Purjetamiskool (sailing school, recognized by the Estonian Yachting Union as Estonia's best sailing school for two consecutive years), licensed Väikelaevajuhi ja SRC raadiokoolitus (pleasure-craft operator and SRC radio certificate courses), a calendar of regattas (Season Opening, Tallinn Race, Thursday Sail, TJK Cup, Tallinn Week, Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championships), Eskaadrisõit (squadron sail cruises to Finnish coastal destinations such as Kasnäs, Korpoström, Mariehamn, and Sottunga), annual membership subscriptions, and branded merchandise sold through the club's e-shop. The underlying technology stack is an e-commerce website (tjk.ee, developed by Websystems) handling memberships, course registration, event sign-ups, and merchandise, with Manage2Sail used for regatta administration; no proprietary AI/ML, no app, and no public API were disclosed.

Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership fees (Youth €15, Young Active €15, Active €175 effective 01.01.2026 with €150 entry fee for new members, plus Bronze €300 / Silver €600 / Gold €1,000 supporter tiers), training courses (€125–€520), regatta and event entry fees (€20–€260 depending on event and boat class), and merchandise sales (€55–€650). Distribution is primarily direct via the club website and on-site marina office; commercial reach is supported by title and event sponsorship from Zhik, Liviko, Hansafilm, Tallink, and program funding from Erasmus+, Estonian Cultural Endowment 100, and Tallinn — European Capital of Sport 2025. No public revenue, headcount, or funding figures are disclosed.

Name

Tallinna Jahtklubi

Legal name

MTÜ Tallinna Jahtklubi

Website

https://tjk.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tallinna Jahtklubi is an Estonian non-profit sailing club operating from Haven Kakumäe Marina in Tallinn, providing sailing school instruction, regattas, pleasure-craft and SRC radio certification, and tiered memberships for competitive sailors, youth sailors and families, and recreational boaters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sailing Club & Maritime Education Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Sailing club services
• Sailing school programs
• Recreational boating certification
• Regatta event management
• Yacht club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from €15 for youth members to €175 for active members, with supporter tiers (Bronze €300, Silver €600, Gold €1000) and entry fees of €150 for new active members.
2. Training Courses: Pleasure craft operator courses (€460), SRC radio certification (€125), combined courses (€520), with 10% discounts for club members and supporters.
3. Event Entry Fees: Regatta and sailing competition fees including Thursday Races (€20-30), Tallinn Week (€50-100), Tallinn Yacht Club Cup (€100-200), Squadron Sail packages (€65-260), Tallinn Race (€30-60).
4. Merchandise Sales: Club merchandise including jackets (€145-650), hoodies (€75-150), shirts (€55-110), caps, flags, calendars, and other branded items sold through e-shop.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tallinna Jahtklubi is a non-profit sailing club that operates the Purjetamiskool (Sailing School) for youth and adults, delivers pleasure craft operator and SRC radio certification courses, organizes a full annual calendar of regattas and the Eskaadrisõit (Squadron Sail) group cruises, and sells club merchandise through an online shop. The club is anchored at Haven Kakumäe Marina in Tallinn and is governed by annual memberships across tiered supporter levels.

Product overview

Tallinna Jahtklubi (Tallinn Yacht Club) is a non-profit sailing club offering a unified portfolio of services centered around sailing education, competitive events, and maritime community activities. The core offerings include the Purjetamiskool (Sailing School) providing training for youth and adults, Väikelaevajuhi ja SRC raadiokoolitus (operator certification courses) for licensed navigation and radio communication, Regattad (regatta events) spanning seasonal competitions from opening to closing, and Eskaadrisõit (squadron sail) for group cruising experiences. The club also offers Liikmemaks (membership services) with tiered annual fees and Klubi riietus ja meened (club merchandise) including branded Zhik sailing apparel, flags, and memorabilia. Together these services form an integrated sailing club ecosystem supporting both recreational and competitive maritime activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Purjetamiskool (Sailing School) Training programs for youth and adults in various sailing disciplines, recognized as Estonia's best sailing school for two consecutive years by the Estonian Yachting Union.
• Väikelaevajuhi ja SRC raadiokoolitus (Pleasure Craft Operator and SRC Radio Courses) Licensed operator courses for pleasure craft navigation and short-range radio communication certification, conducted at Haven Kakumäe marina. Pricing: €460 pleasure craft operator, €125 SRC radio, €520 combined package, with 10% member discount.
• Regattad (Regatta Events) Organized sailing competitions including Season Opening Regatta, Thursday Sail, Tallinn Race (€30-60 per boat), TJK Cup / Tallinn Yacht Club Cup (€100-200 per boat), Tallinn Week (€50-100), and the Zhik Nordic Youth Sailing Championships.
• Eskaadrisõit (Squadron Sail) Group sailing cruise tradition enriching Estonian maritime culture, with routes along Finnish coastal waters to destinations like Kasnäs, Korpoström, Mariehamn, and Sottunga. Per-person packages €65-€260 including dinners and club activities.
• Liikmemaks (Membership Fee) Annual membership with tiered options: Junior Member (€15, free for under-19), Active Member (€175, +€150 entry fee for new members), Bronze supporter (€300), Silver supporter (€600), and Gold supporter (€1,000). Names of supporters are published on the club website.
• Klubi riietus ja meened (Club Clothing and Merchandise) Branded sailing apparel and merchandise including jackets (€145-€650), hoodies (€75-€150), shirts (€55-€110), caps, storm trousers, racing bibs, flags, stickers, mugs, ties, medals, and calendars sold through the club's online shop.

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as Estonia's best sailing school for two consecutive years

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZhikcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2025Title sponsor of Nordic Youth Sailing Championships. International sailing brand providing apparel sponsorship for Olympic sailors and youth talents.
• Estonian Yachting UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 July 2025National governing body for sailing. Partnership for regatta sanctioning, national team recognition, and sailing school certification.
• Erasmus+minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2025European Union program supporting youth sports and international exchange.
• TallinkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2025Shipping company sponsor for maritime events.
• Tallinn - European Capital of Sport 2025coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 July 2025Partnership with Tallinn's European Capital of Sport program for the 2025 event.
• Haven KakumäecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome harbour marina providing facilities for club operations, sailing school, and events. Partnership includes venue access and operational support.
• LivikominorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing support for club events and activities.
• HansafilmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia and film production partner for events.
• SAR.eeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner organization supporting club activities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Royal Danish Yacht Club (Kongelig Dansk Yachtklub): Founded in 1875, the Royal Danish Yacht Club is a prestigious Danish yacht club with strong sailing tradition. It is a direct Nordic peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering sailing education, regattas, and member events with similar traditional yacht club structure and Baltic/North Sea geography.
• New York Yacht Club: Founded in 1844, the New York Yacht Club is one of the most prestigious yacht clubs in the United States, known for its sailing tradition and competitive sailing events. It is a direct international peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering similar prestigious yacht club membership and competitive sailing programs.
• Kalev Yacht Club: Kalev Yacht Club is an Estonian sailing club that competes with Tallinna Jahtklubi for members, events, and sailors in the Estonian market. It is a direct local competitor and peer operating in the same geographic market and serving a similar Estonian sailing community.
• Royal Yacht Squadron (UK): Founded in 1815, the Royal Yacht Squadron is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs, based in Cowes, Isle of Wight. It is a direct international peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering sailing events, member services, and similar traditional yacht club governance structure.
• KSSS (Royal Swedish Yacht Club): Founded in 1830, KSSS is one of Sweden's oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs, based in Saltsjöbaden. It is a direct Nordic peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering sailing schools, regattas, and member-driven competitions with similar traditional yacht club structure and Olympic-class athlete development.
• Royal Yacht Club of Victoria: Founded in 1853, the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria is one of Australia's oldest yacht clubs, based in Melbourne. It is a direct international peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering similar traditional yacht club membership, sailing events, and competitive sailing programs at a comparable community scale.
• KNS (Royal Norwegian Yacht Club): Founded in 1883, KNS is Norway's leading yacht club, based in Oslo. It is a direct Nordic peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering sailing education, competitive sailing programs, and member events with similar traditional membership-driven governance.
• Helsinki Sailing Club (Helsingfors Segelsällskap, HSS): Founded in 1899, HSS is a Finnish sailing club that organizes regattas and provides sailing education. It is a direct Finnish peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering similar sailing school programs, competitive events, and member services in the Baltic region.
• NJK (Nyländska Jaktklubben / Helsinki Yacht Club): Founded in 1861, NJK is Finland's oldest and most prestigious yacht club, operating from Helsinki. It is a direct Nordic peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi, offering sailing education, regattas, and member events with similar membership-driven governance and Baltic sailing focus.

Regional players

• Pärnu Yacht Club: Pärnu Yacht Club is another Estonian sailing club based in Pärnu, focused on sailing events and education. It is a regional Estonian peer to Tallinna Jahtklubi but operates in a different geographic market along the southwestern Estonian coast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tallinnajahtklubi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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