Question 1

What is Friends Ahoy?

Accepted Answer

Friends Ahoy is a free platform for adults who want real, lasting platonic friendships. You start with the free Connection Profile quiz, which gives you one of 10 Crew Roles and shows how your friendships are doing across the 5 Pillars of Connection Health. From there you can explore Islands, our interest-based groups, and get ready for hosted gatherings as they roll out. No account required, and it is free to use.

Question 2

How does Friends Ahoy work?

Accepted Answer

You take the free Connection Profile quiz to find your Crew Role and see where you stand across the 5 Pillars of Connection Health. The quiz gives you a private read on how connected you feel right now. From there you can browse Islands built around shared interests and join hosted gatherings as they launch.

Question 3

Is Friends Ahoy free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it always will be. The Connection Profile quiz is free, and every gathering we host will be free too. Connection should not cost money, so there are no paid tiers or memberships.

Question 4

Do I need an account to use Friends Ahoy?

Accepted Answer

No. You can take the Connection Profile quiz and get your results without creating an account. If you want to hear about gatherings and updates, you can join the crew with your email, but that is always optional.

Question 5

What is the Connection Profile quiz?

Accepted Answer

It is a short, free quiz that gives you one of 10 Crew Roles and shows how your friendships are doing across the 5 Pillars of Connection Health: Depth, Regularity, Fit, Mattering, and Mediation. It takes a few minutes and does not require an account.

Question 6

Where does Friends Ahoy meet?

Accepted Answer

Friends Ahoy is online first, so you can take the quiz and explore Islands from anywhere. We are based in Longmont, Colorado, and in-person meetups are part of the long-term plan as the crew grows in a given area. Check the Events page to see what is coming.

Question 7

Is Friends Ahoy a dating app?

Accepted Answer

No. Friends Ahoy is built for platonic friendship, not dating or romance. The whole point is helping adults make real friends.

Question 8

Who is Friends Ahoy for?

Accepted Answer

Friends Ahoy is for adults 18 and older who want to build real, lasting friendships. Whether you are new to an area, coming out of a hard chapter, or just find adult friendship harder than it used to be, there is a place for you here.