Alexandra Yacht Club Southend

31/08/2026

What a brilliant day on the water for the Alexandra Yacht Club Commodore’s Cup 2026! ⛵🏆

Yesterday saw our sailors take to the water for one of the highlights of the AYC calendar — the Commodore’s Cup.

A great mix of friendly competition, good sailing and plenty of club spirit made for a fantastic day. Huge thanks to everyone who took part, helped with launching and recovery, supported from shore, and of course everyone involved in organising and running the race.

Congratulations to all our sailors — and especially to this year’s Commodore’s Cup winner! 🏆👏

Days like this are what AYC is all about: getting out on the water, enjoying the sailing and doing it together.

📸 Here are a few moments from the day…

29/08/2026

Hi everyone 👋

Hope you don’t mind me sharing something a little different on the AYC page.

I’ve joined forces with some of my fellow RNLI crew members to form One Crew Commando, and on 10th October we’ll be taking on the 6K Commando Series Assault Course — including all 27 obstacles! 💪😬

We’re doing it to raise money for Trust Links – Mental Health & Wellbeing, a fantastic local charity that provides vital mental health and wellbeing support within our community.

If any of my fellow AYC members and friends would like to sponsor us, we’d be incredibly grateful. Every donation, however big or small, will help support a really worthwhile local cause. 🙏

👉 Sponsor One Crew Commando here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/one-crew-commando-1000?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

And if you fancy seeing what we’ve actually signed ourselves up for… take a look at the course! 😳👇
https://www.commandoseries.co.uk/the-course/

Thanks everyone — really appreciate the support! 🙏

Chris

The 3km, 6km or 12km course includes replicas of the Royal Marines Endurance, Assault and Tarzan courses (the official Commando tests).

23/08/2026

What a way to start a Sunday! ☀️🛶🌊

A beautiful morning on the water with Alexandra Yacht Club, with near-perfect conditions for a paddle and kayak along the Southend seafront.

Calm water, blue skies and great company — mornings like this are exactly why we love being out on the water. 💙

Whether you sail, kayak, paddleboard or simply enjoy being by the sea, there’s always something happening at AYC.

23/08/2026

Another chilled sail with the AYC

22/08/2026

⛵ OVER 150 YEARS OF ALEXANDRA YACHT CLUB

Our story began on 15 January 1873.

Victorian Britain was a very different world. Queen Victoria was on the throne, Southend was rapidly growing as a seaside town, and a group of local gentlemen came together to form a new club — The Alexandra Club.

Named in honour of Alexandra, Princess of Wales, the club soon developed a strong connection with the sea and sailing, becoming the Alexandra Yacht Club during the 1870s.

By the 1880s, the Club had established its home on the cliffs overlooking the Thames Estuary — beginning generations of sailing from the Southend waterfront.

Since then, AYC has witnessed more than 150 years of change.

Two World Wars.
Generations of boats and sailors.
Changes to Southend’s seafront.
Storms, races, celebrations and countless days on the water.

But one thing has remained…

🌊 A shared love of the water.

Today, Alexandra Yacht Club continues that story with sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and watersports — welcoming a new generation to enjoy the Thames Estuary.

Founded 1873. Still on the water. Still AYC.

⛵🛶🌊

21/08/2026

It’s the weekend! ⛵🌊

Time to switch off, get out on the water and make the most of the Southend seafront.

Whether you’re sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding or just enjoying a bit of time by the water, we hope everyone has a brilliant and safe weekend.

Have a great weekend from everyone at Alexandra Yacht Club.

21/08/2026

⛵ HALF PRICE MEMBERSHIP & JETTY FEES!

Thinking about getting out on the water more?

For a limited time, new members joining Alexandra Yacht Club in August can save 50% on membership and jetty fees.

Whether you’re into sailing, kayaking or paddleboarding, AYC is a friendly local club right on the Southend seafront.

🌊 Open water sailing
🛶 Kayaking & paddleboarding
👋 Welcoming club community
📅 Sailing days, trips and events throughout the year.

Join in August and save 50%.

Find out more or apply online:

🌐 www.alexyachtclub.co.uk

Love sailing? Love Southend? Be part of it.

20/08/2026

When AYC landed at Benfleet :)

20/08/2026

The AYC Viking Landing at Benfleet :)

19/08/2026

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Dewayne 'Skipper' Swaney, Tammy Waller, John Stamp, Haley Spalding