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ClubCoastalAxmouth, Seaton, DevonRiver Axe and Lyme Bay

Axe Yacht Club

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Axe Yacht Club is a yacht and sailing club on the River Axe at Axmouth.

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Can a beginner start here?

Dinghy sailing, Cruiser sailing, Racing, Cruising, Social events

Beginner
The dinghy training page says AYC helps cadets and adults develop skills and offers some dinghy training for beginners and improvers over the summer months, but only for AYC members.
Training
Axe Yacht Club says it is an RYA recognised training centre for shore-based and on-water courses. It lists shore-based courses, powerboat courses, adult sailing Levels 1-3, youth Stages 1-4, and intermittent dinghy coaching/certification for members.
Taster· Unclear
No current taster sessions, trial sails, or public open days were found on the checked official pages.

Activity tags

Cruiser sailing· ActivityCruising· ActivityDinghy sailing· ActivityRacing· ActivitySocial events· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors
The family and cadets page says children aged 7-17 can apply as cadet members with an adult family member or as part of family membership, and cadets take part in the dinghy sailing programme from April to October.
Access
The clubhouse facilities page describes a welcoming accessible entrance, electrically operated door, improved accessibility, six individual shower/changing cubicles in both male and female facilities, and a dedicated family/disabled shower/toilet facility.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The FAQ says current membership and boat fees are listed on the Join AYC page. The Join AYC page links to an AYC Fees 2026 PDF and asks prospective members to email info@axeyachtclub.co.uk to check availability before applying.

Membership

Official site presents Axe Yacht Club as a membership yacht club at Axmouth with sailing, cruising and social activity.

Boat hire· Unclear
No public boat hire or member club-boat hire information was found on the checked official pages.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Slipway access· LaunchHarbour access· OtherClubhouse· Clubhouse

Location

Axmouth, Seaton · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Trust

Sources and data quality

Data status
Verified
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12 Jun 2026
Club verification
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