Haapsalu Jahtklubi

Name

Haapsalu Jahtklubi

Legal name

MTÜ Haapsalu Jahtklubi

Website

https://hjk.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

1888

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Yacht Club Services

NAICS

Marinas (713930), 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

• Yacht club
• Sailing education
• Regatta events
• Ice sailing
• Youth sailing programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Haapsalu

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Annual membership fees from various member tiers (full member, senior member, youth member up to 18, youth member 18-26)
2. Event registration fees: Registration fees for regatta participation, typically 25-30 EUR per event
3. Sailing school fees: Revenue from sailing instruction programs for children and adults
4. Season finale and social events: Season closing party and other social events with participation fees
5. E-commerce sales: Online shop for club merchandise and event fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Haapsalu Jahtklubi is Estonia's oldest yacht club (founded 1888) operating as a non-profit membership organization. It organizes sailing and ice sailing activities, competitive regattas through the HJK Karikasarja cup series, and provides sailing instruction through its sailing school (Purjetamiskool) for children and adults.

Product overview

Haapsalu Jahtklubi is Estonia's first yacht club, established in 1888. The club operates as a membership-based sailing organization offering sailing education through its sailing school (Purjetamiskool), maintains a fleet of member-owned yachts, and organizes competitive sailing events including the HJK Karikasarja (cup series) and various regattas such as Muhu väin, Valge daami regatt, Kessu regatt, Sügisregatt, and Jaaniöö regatt. The club also facilitates youth sailing programs and ice boat racing.

Differentiator

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Brands

• HJK Karikasarja: HJK Cup Series - a sailing competition series organized by Haapsalu Jahtklubi with multiple regattas throughout the season including Voosi Vorst, Jaaniöö regatt, Kessu regatt, Valge Daami regatt, Sügisregatt, and Hooaja lõpuvõistlus.
• Haapsalu Jahtklubi Purjetamiskool

Products and services

• Haapsalu Jahtklubi Sailing School (Purjetamiskool)
• HJK Karikasarja Cup Series
• Membership Tiers (Full, Senior, Youth)
• Annual Regatta Events
• Season Finale Social Events
• Club Merchandise Shop

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Haapsalu linn (City of Haapsalu)coreOthersCity government provides financial support for regatta organization, enabling the club to host competitive sailing events.
• Grand Holm MarinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHome port of Haapsalu Jahtklubi. Provides facilities and marina access for club members, including space and harbor area usage.
• TrumpitcoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital services partner providing website development, hosting, and maintenance. Created the new club website.
• LinnamäeminorOthersLinnamäe meat industry provides meat products for regatta winners as prizes.
• Westmeri jahisadamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarina supporting the club with space, grill area facilities, and free mooring for competitors during regatta events.
• Nevi reklaamtrükkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrinting services for club and sponsor branding on competition jerseys and merchandise.
• Läänela (Läänemaa Sports Union)minorOthersSports union connecting West Estonian sports clubs. HJK belongs to Läänela under the Läänemaa Sports Union.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pärnu Jahtklubi: Yacht club based in Pärnu, Estonia, organizing sailing, regattas, and youth programs. Comparable community sailing club with similar membership tiers and regatta programming in the Estonian coastal market.
• Tallinna Jahtklubi: Tallinn-based Estonian yacht club operating under a comparable membership-based sailing club model. Overlaps on regatta organization, member services, and youth sailing initiatives.
• Kalevi Jahtklubi: Tallinn-based Estonian yacht club and one of the country's flagship sailing organizations. Directly comparable membership-based sailing club running regattas, training programs, and competitive racing in the same Estonian market.

Broad incumbents

• Yacht Club de Monaco: Iconic Mediterranean yacht club with a global membership base, organizing elite regattas and sailing events. Broader incumbent offering a reference point on yacht club programming and member services, but at a fundamentally different scale and demographic.

Regional players

• Kungliga Svenska Segelsällskapet (KSSS): Royal Swedish Yacht Club founded in 1830, a historic Nordic sailing institution. Similar heritage-driven yacht club model with member regattas, training, and fleet participation across the Baltic/Nordic region.
• Göteborgs Kungliga Segelsällskap (GKSS): Royal Gothenburg Yacht Club, a leading Swedish sailing club. Comparable Nordic peer with member-based regatta programming, training, and community-driven sailing activities.
• Finlands Segelsällskap: Helsinki-based Finnish Yacht Club founded in 1913, one of Finland's leading member-organized sailing clubs. Comparable Nordic sailing club model combining heritage, member services, regattas, and youth training in a neighboring market.
• Kongelig Dansk Yachtklub (KDY): Royal Danish Yacht Club, Denmark's most historic sailing institution. Comparable Nordic peer with membership-based regatta organization, training programs, and Baltic Sea sailing community.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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