News
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Bonfire Night 2nd November
On the 2nd of November the club will be holding our biggest ever annual Bonfire Night party. Doors open at 5pm with a spectacular fireworks display, hot food and a DJ!
Published 1:28pm on 29 Sep 2024
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Winter Lift Out 2024
The dates for winter lift 2024 are now available. If you need a form please email moorings@islandyachtclub.org.uk or ask any member of the compund team.
Published 8:48am on 9 Sep 2024
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New Buoys Around The Point
The creek team have updated and replaced the buoys around The Point. The buoys and locations are on the attached chart. The cockle banks have become very large as you can see in the pictures. The route around The Point keeps boats clear of them.
Published 2:04pm on 21 Aug 2024
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The Coastwatch Canvey Island 30th Anniversary
Coastwatch Canvey Island who are based at the Island Yacht Club passed on their 30th anniversary flag on the 6th of August to Coastwatch Southend. Many members of the current watch team were joined by Mayor Lynsey McCarthy-Calvert, Cllr Peter May, Cllr Sheridan Sayes, Ray Howard, Rebecca Harris MP and Dan Blamey from the Coastguard. The club was represented by Vice Commodore Ken Hawkins, Elaine Chuter and Teresa Chuter. Southend Lifeboat collected the flag and
Published 9:18am on 9 Aug 2024
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Cabaret Night With Comedy Impressonist & DJ
Come along for a great night of impressions, jokes and music. Drew Cameron from Britains got talent will be performing his world famous show. Also included is a late night disco and a basket meal! Just £17.50 for members or £20 for guests. For tickets please speak to Elaine or put your name down in the clubhouse.
Published 12:00am on 30 Jul 2024
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Inter Club Challenge Trophy
The Inter Club Challenge Trophy is taking place on Sunday 28th July 2024. The race also includes the Southend On Sea Cup and the Inter Club Team Race. All locally rated bona fide cruiers are eligiable to take part. The entrance fee is £10 and can be paid by downloading the attached form and entering the race. Prizes will be awarded at the Inter Club awards in the autumn. Good luck to anyone from IYC
Published 8:14am on 17 Jul 2024
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Fun In The Sun!
On the 25th of May the club held its annual Fun Day! Organised by Elaine Chuter and her social team the club was extremely busy the whole day. Along with numerous stalls and sideshows we also had 2 live performers in the main marquee. The local 10 piece Ukulele band entertained the crowd for the first hour with a huge range of popular songs all played out on their Ukuleles. Later we had a
Published 10:16am on 3 Jun 2024
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Fishing Competition 2024
This years fishing competition is on the 29th of June 2024. High water is at 06.54 and the compettion starts at 7am. Return to the yacht club at 6.30pm and make your way to the clubhouse for prizes, drinks and burgers. Prizes for the biggest Bass, Skate and Smoothound. Only IYC boats allowed but non members can participate. £25 entry fee per person. Entry forms to Paul Wood
Published 12:00am on 8 Apr 2024
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What An Eggtastic Day!
What a fantastic day for the children organised by Elaine and her team. The day started with a lovely childrens lunch followed by crafts and then everyone went outside to the clubhouse gardens for the races. During the afternoon the children embarked on the Easter egg hunt searching every inch of the club. Then the surprise visitor arrived! The Easter Bunny! But who is the Easter Bunny? Nobody knows...but make sure you come again
Published 9:53am on 3 Apr 2024
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Great News From The Galley!
Keep an eye out for the starting date! The galley are expanding their range of services and will soon start the buffet breakfasts! Renowned for their fabulous breakfast feasts the galley selection just gets better and better.
Published 2:34pm on 2 Apr 2024
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Easter Sunday Dinner In The Galley
EASTER SUNDAY DINNER don't forget to book your table, we are filling up fast. Still a few tables left for this Sunday, so if you are tinkering around on your boats and will be feeling a bit peckish after, book in for Easter Sunday Lunch. X
Published 12:00am on 29 Mar 2024
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Spring Launch 2024
The dates for this years spring launch have now been finalised. Please see the dates and times below on the launch day listings. We will do our best to launch you on your preferred date but this will depend on other bookings, tides and the weather on the day.
Published 11:41am on 18 Feb 2024