News

• All

• Boat Fishing Competition - Sunday 12th June

  The second match between SSAC & AYC is a flatfish competition. Species to count include Plaice, Brill, Turbot, Flounder, Topknot, Dab, Sole, & Megrim. With SSAC taking the honours last time, AYC have it all to fish for! Sign in on the entry sheet at the Cafe on the East side of the harbour. There is no fixed start time, the start is whenever people are able to exit the river - last

  Published 00:00 on 4 Jun 2016

• 

  AYC Summer Party - Saturday 25th June

  The bar will open at 6pm after the Saturday pm dinghy sailing. There will be food from 7pm (£5 pay on the night) & then music provided by the very popular 'Second Image'. If you are going on the Exmouth Race/Rally why not join us when you get back to the Axe? (HW 22:46, 3.7m). To give us some idea of numbers for catering, please sign up on the list in the clubhouse or email

  Published 00:00 on 1 Jun 2016

• 

  Push The Boat Out Success!

  Sunshine, light northerly winds & flat seas made for a perfect day for PTBO. We welcomed over 70 visitors to the Club. 35 had a dinghy taster session and others were introduced to cruiser sailing. There was also interest in motor boating/fishing and in the RYA courses on offer at AYC. Thanks to all the members who made it such a successful day. Click here to go to the gallery of photos from

  Published 17:34 on 29 May 2016

• 

  Channel Island Cruise June 13th-19th

  The shipping lanes need not be a barrier to adventure seeking sailors and at least two boats will be making the first time crossing in the company of more experienced members. If you are interested in joining us, get in touch with Keith Parkinson. )454497:original(

  Published 00:00 on 28 May 2016

• 

  Spring Mini Cruiser Series - Another Win for Arun!

  Well done to Arun who took the series with two wins, Raoul Devos a close 2nd and Summer Wine in 3rd. See full race results http://www.axeyachtclub.co.uk/series-result/462 (click on each race in the series for elapsed and corrected times). )457091:original(

  Published 00:00 on 27 May 2016

• Bar Opening Hours

  Now that the boating season is upon us we would like to remind you that the bar opening hours are as follows: Friday 5-11pm Saturday 6-11pm Sunday 12-2pm When Wednesday evening sailing starts in June the bar will be open post racing.

  Published 00:00 on 14 May 2016

• Dartmouth Race & Rally 4th/5th June

  The updated sailing instructions are now on the website. Briefing 19:30 Friday 3rd June.

  Published 00:00 on 13 May 2016

• Torquay Race/Rally 21st & 22nd May

  Weather forecast not looking promising but the final decision on whether the Rally & Race go ahead will be taken at the briefing on Friday 20th May 7pm.

  Published 00:00 on 12 May 2016

• Arun wins the President's Cup

  Well done to Arun in winning the first bay race series and the President's Cup on Sunday! http://www.axeyachtclub.co.uk/series-result/460

  Published 00:00 on 12 May 2016

• 'Two Old Men In A Boat'

  Eddie Burrows & Geoff Pook set off from the Axe on 14th May to sail around the UK on yacht Sancler. After a brief stop in Newlyn because of a problem with rope around the rudder, they have made it to the Isles of Scilly. You can follow their progress at Geoff & Eddie's Blog .

  Published 00:00 on 11 May 2016

• 

  Boat Fishing Competition Sunday 15th May

  First competition against Seaton Sea Anglers - who can catch the most species? Entry fee £2 (£1 for RNLI, £1 towards prizes). High tide 13:30, weigh in at AYC clubhouse 15:00. Fish may be photographed and returned. Entry forms and competition rules from John Coop in the clubhouse from 10:30 onwards on Sunday. There are plenty of fish out there with pollack, cod, coalfish, plaice, mackerel, herring, pouting and the inevitable dogfish all caught in

  Published 00:00 on 5 May 2016

• 'Fishermen's Friday' Talk - RESCHEDULED to 13th May 7pm

  Apologies to everyone who turned up for the talk on Friday 6th - due to unforeseen circumstances John Wallington & Steve Wainwright could not get to the Club. Steve will now demonstrate the use of an "Alderney ring" and "Lazy line" to safely retrieve your anchor without venturing onto the foredeck next Friday 13th May. This will be a practical demonstration in the yard. All welcome!

  Published 00:00 on 5 May 2016