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Alexandra Yacht Club

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Alexandra Yacht Club is a Southend seafront sailing and paddling club with dinghy sailing, training sessions, jetty storage and social activity on the Thames Estuary.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Dinghy racing, Paddling, Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Training, Social sailing

Beginner
The homepage describes Alexandra Yacht Club as friendly for all ages and abilities, says curious beginners are welcome, and says the club helps new sailors or paddlers get started with guidance, beginner-friendly events, and a supportive environment.
Training
The homepage says the club often runs training sessions for members who want to learn new skills or improve existing skills.
Taster· Unclear
The homepage invites prospective members to book a visit and mentions beginner-friendly events, but no current sailing taster session, open day, or trial sail offer was found.

Activity tags

Kayaking· ActivityPaddleboarding· ActivityPaddling· ActivitySocial sailing· ActivityTraining· TrainingDinghy racing· ActivityDinghy sailing· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The homepage says the club is for all ages and abilities, describes a family-friendly atmosphere, and says membership options include individuals, families, and juniors. The membership notes define family membership including up to two cadets at the same address.
Access· Unclear
The homepage describes the club as accessible and inclusive, but no specific disabled access, Sailability, adaptive sailing, or access-support details were found on the checked pages.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The 2025 membership notes list family membership GBP 140 plus GBP 50 joining fee, single membership GBP 125 plus GBP 50 joining fee, Friends of AYC GBP 25, additional cadets GBP 15, sailing-boat jetty fee GBP 100, kayak/canoe jetty fee GBP 55, SUP rack fee GBP 40, and launching-only GBP 25.

Membership

Official site describes flexible membership options for individuals, families and juniors, beginner-friendly events, training sessions and jetty storage.

Boat hire· Unclear
No boat hire or club-boat-use offer was found. The application and terms pages focus on members applying with or storing their own craft.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Clubhouse· ClubhouseTraining sessions· OtherBoathouse storage· StorageJetty storage· StorageJetty· LaunchSlipway· LaunchSocial events· Clubhouse

Location

Southend-on-Sea · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
Find Watersports check
11 Jun 2026
Club verification
Not listed
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