What is Friends Ahoy?

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.

How does Friends Ahoy work?

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.

Is Friends Ahoy free?

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.

Do I need an account to use Friends Ahoy?

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.

What is the Connection Profile quiz?

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.

Where does Friends Ahoy meet?

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.

Is Friends Ahoy a dating app?

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

Who is Friends Ahoy for?

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.

Islands. Find Your People. | Friends Ahoy

Shared interests · small groups · real friends

Find your Islands.

Each Island is a shared interest. Pick the ones you love, and we'll connect you with a small group of people who love them too. Some gatherings happen online, some in person. We shape each one around what the group actually wants.

Pick your Islands ↓ Or take the Connection Profile

Still being shaped

Friends Ahoy is early. Some Islands will meet online, some in person, some both. We'll match the format to what the group actually wants.

Always small

Small groups, capped on purpose. Everyone gets to talk. Nobody disappears into a crowd.

Crew-shaped

The best gatherings tend to come from folks who step up. If you'd want to host one, we'll help you. More on hosting ↓

Step 1 · Where you are

What season are you in?

Life seasons shape what kind of connection feels right. Pick one or more, or let the Connection Profile suggest one →

💡 Mixed feelings? Pick more than one, or take the Connection Profile and we'll find your Tide for you.

Step 2 · What you love

Pick your Islands.

Each Island is a shared interest with small group gatherings around it. Pick as many as you want.

Mind & Soul

Books, ideas, philosophy, games for your head.

Creative

Make things alongside people who also make things.

Active & Outdoors

Moving your body alongside other people. Best when someone local can host.

Social & Chill

Hanging out for the sake of hanging out. Low effort, good company.

Life & Living

The stuff that takes up your actual days. Other people doing it too.

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Want to host an Island gathering?

In-person gatherings happen when someone like you steps up to host one. You shape the date, the place, and the format. We help you find a small group of folks nearby who'd want to come. No experience needed.

I'd be open to hosting →

Not sure where you fit?

The Connection Profile points you to your Tide and suggests Islands based on how you actually connect. About ten minutes. No signup wall.

Take the Connection Profile →