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welcome to the Alexandra Yacht Club, Southend-on-Sea, website.

with a history spanning over 135 years, the AYC offers its members a warm welcome in comfortable, traditional surroundings, with some of the most spectacular views of the Thames Estuary. 

the cliff-top location of the clubhouse opposite the jetty is the ideal place to relax with friends for a drink after a hard day's work.  the jetty and slipway are available for members to enjoy some fun on the water.

the Alexandra welcomes new members, including children.  if you are interested in becoming a member or wish to see the clubhouse with a view to becoming a member, please contact the membership secretary, Terry Maton on the number below or email the club or you can just call in.

Opening hours:

Monday to Thursday from 8.00pm

Friday from 6.00pm

Saturday from 1.00pm

Sunday from 1.00pm

entrance is at the top of Clifton Terrace.

Clifton Terrace

Southend-on-Sea

ESSEX  SS1 1DT

Telephone: 01702 340363

the club house

history of the club

on Wednesday 15th January 1873 at 8pm, eleven gentlemen met at Edward Barron's house in Clifftown Parade.  the purpose of their meeting was to discuss the formation of a club for "gentlemen of known respectability."  clearly much thought had already gone in to the venture as George Lay, a newly qualified local solicitor presented to the meeting a draft set of rules - many of which still survive  to this day. the club was to be named after the Princess of Wales, later Queen Alexandra, and to be known as "The Alexandra Club".

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our cadets take part in The Royalist Regatta

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