Social programme - overview
The Club's activities afloat are supported by a full programme of social events. The Social Committee is chaired by a Rear Commodore who is a Club Officer elected at the AGM each year.
The Bar is open every Friday evening and Sunday lunchtime throughout the year. It is also open for the programmed social functions. During the season, it is usually open on Saturday evenings and sometimes opens on other days for post-race drinks or simply to allow members to enjoy the evening sunshine with a beer on the decking overlooking the bay (when the flag is up the bar is open!).
During the season, members enjoy food on the west terrace cooked on BYO BBQs or by pop-up caterers. This may be accompanied by 'Boules on the Beach'.
Various events are held in the Ward Room throughout the year from fund raising activities (pig racing, auctions, raffles) to winter talks and musical entertainment. AYC's nominated charity is the RNLI (click HERE for more information).
Over the Axe Regatta Weekend, members volunteer to man the BBQ and the Commodore's Cocktail Party has become a regular feature.
At the Annual Prize-Giving event, trophies are awarded to sailors and motor boaters of all ages and the event usually includes a slide show of the winners in action.
Other events may feature in the programme such as quizzes, Halloween & bonfire parties, and dinners with a variety of themes and entertainment.
Details of social events are advertised on the website & by email.
The Club has a Facebook page where information and updates are posted regularly. The AYC Member's Forum is a private Facebook group where AYC members can post their own stories and photos.
Click HERE for the 2025 social programme. More events are added throughout the year.
We rely on members to help throughout the year and the social programme simply cannot happen without volunteers. Could you help with preparing food, laying tables, decorating the clubhouse, washing up, coming up with themes/entertainment, baking cakes, or simply serving tea/coffee?
**Whatever your skills (or lack of them!) why not get involved **
It's a great way to meet people and get involved in the Club
CONTACT: social@axeyachtclub.co.uk