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Diesel Engine Course - Saturday 25th April
A one-day beginners' course to help you prevent & solve diesel engine failure. Mechanical failure is the main cause of rescue call-outs. Whether you sail a yacht with an auxiliary diesel engine or are a motorboat enthusiast, this course could not just save you money, but one day could save your life. AYC members @ £75 - book a place on this course and pay online using a credit or
Published 18:45 on 25 Feb 2020
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VHF Radio Courses
Bookings are now being taken for two courses, Saturday 18th April & Sunday 10th May. AYC Members @£75, non-members @£90. Click on the links under 'Upcoming events' for more details.
Published 10:49 on 20 Feb 2020
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IMPORTANT - Dinghy Duty Rota 2020
If you are planning to get involved in dinghy sailing this year please sign up for support boat/OOD duties on the website. Any duties unfilled by 15th March will be allocated to those who have not chosen their own dates. Click here for
Published 13:51 on 15 Feb 2020
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Clubhouse Refurbishment
With most of the scaffolding down you can now see how the clubhouse is developing. Although the new roof makes the clubhouse look much bigger, the footprint has not been increased dramatically, but the inside space should be much more useable. Volunteer working parties will be organised in the next couple of weeks to help with decorating & fitting out. Let us know if you are available to help info@axeyachtclub.co.uk (weekdays or weekends).
Published 15:39 on 6 Feb 2020
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RYA Powerboat Level 1&2
Bookings are now being taken for the next two day powerboat course at AYC - Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd April. No previous experience needed. AYC members £170, book online by clicking on the link under 'Upcoming events'. Non-members £210, contact the training secretary (training@axeyachtclub.co.uk) to book.
Published 18:54 on 4 Jan 2020
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AYC Programme 2020
The 2020 programme has now been uploaded to the website. Printed programmes will be sent out to members with renewal packs in January.
Published 09:58 on 24 Dec 2019
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Axe Vale Festival Awards Grant to AYC.
We are delighted to announce that Axe Vale Festival have awarded us a grant of £1000 from the profits of the 2019 Axe Vale Show. The funding is for a Gridforce ground protection system, which will be used to reinforce the shingle beach beside the clubhouse. This will improve accessibility to dinghy sailing in Lyme Bay & should be in place for the start of the 2020 sailing season.
Published 12:40 on 11 Dec 2019
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Lloyds Bank Shield awarded to the Treasurer
Kevin has made an outstanding contribution to the Club, serving on the EC since 2010, initially as Social Secretary, then as RC Social. He then took on the role of Club Secretary from 2013 to 2016 & for the last 3 years has been Treasurer. His careful & thorough budgeting has ensured that the funds required for the current refurbishment can be ring-fenced whilst continuing to undertake routine operations incl maintenance of the
Published 18:01 on 9 Dec 2019
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Dredging is underway!
Dredging has started this week - on schedule and thanks to Malcolm getting the licenses sorted.
Published 14:51 on 6 Dec 2019
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AYC Prize Giving
90 members packed into the Old Picture House function room to see trophies awarded to sailors & motor boaters of all ages. Duncan LD was most successful dinghy sailor in the bay races again, David M took most of the cruiser trophies. Aria K was best beginner & Ben C put in the best cadet performance overall. River race success for Nigel D, the IFI for Kate P & the biggest fish for Bob M
Published 15:30 on 21 Nov 2019