Alexandra Yacht Club · Southend-on-Sea
Your water.
Your club.
Sailing, canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding and watersports from the Southend seafront. Join a welcoming local club and enjoy the water at your own pace.
Your club on the Southend seafront
Sail. Paddle. Belong.
Whether you are an experienced sailor, a complete beginner, a canoeist, kayaker, paddleboarder or a family looking for time outdoors, Alexandra Yacht Club offers a friendly community and direct access to the water.
On the water
Sailing
Enjoy club sailing, organised races and opportunities to develop your skills in a friendly environment →Explore the estuary
Paddleboarding
Launch from the club jetty and enjoy paddleboarding along the Southend waterfront →Canoe and kayak membership
Canoeing & Kayaking
Enjoy access to the Thames Estuary through our dedicated canoe and kayak membership →Be part of it
Club Life
Club events, watersports, friendships and time beside the water on the Southend seafront →
More than somewhere to launch
A welcoming watersports community
Alexandra Yacht Club brings together sailors, canoeists, kayakers, paddleboarders, families and supporters with a shared interest in enjoying the Southend waterfront.
Members can take part in organised sailing, club races, paddling, events and informal opportunities to improve their skills and confidence on the water.
Experienced members and newcomers are all welcome. You can take part at your own pace, meet other local water users and become part of an active club community.
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Why join Alexandra Yacht Club?
Enjoy the water, meet new people and make the most of sailing, canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding from the Southend seafront.
Friendly and inclusive
A relaxed club atmosphere where sailors, paddlers, families and supporting members are welcome.
Club sailing programme
Weekend and evening sailing, club races and inter-club events are planned throughout the season.
Develop your skills
Gain experience, improve your confidence and learn informally alongside other club members.
Jetty access and storage
Convenient access to the water and storage options for suitable approved craft, subject to space and the club's jetty rules.
Events and activities
Take part in racing, club gatherings and activities both on and off the water.
Membership to suit you
Membership options are available for individuals, families, canoeists, kayakers and those who wish to support the club.
Get involved
Sailing, paddling and club events
Our seasonal programme includes club sailing, races, watersports activities and social events for members.
View the full programme to see what is coming up and find an activity that suits you.
View the 2026 ProgrammeAlexandra Yacht Club
Make more of your time on the water.
Sail, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, compete, relax or simply enjoy being part of a local club on the Thames Estuary.
Join Alexandra Yacht Club
There is a place for you on the water.
Experienced sailor, complete beginner, canoeist, kayaker, paddleboarder, family or supporter—discover what club membership can offer.
Find us
On the Southend seafront
Alexandra Yacht Club provides access to the Thames Estuary from its jetty on the Southend waterfront.
Prospective members are welcome to contact us and arrange a visit to meet members, see the club facilities and find out how to get involved.
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Southend-on-Sea, Essex Sailing, paddling and friendship on the Southend seafront Arrange a visit →Ready to become part of AYC?
Explore the membership options and submit your application online.