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EYC Honorary Officers

Andy Middleton
Commodore
Nick Veitch
Vice Commodore
Laurence Dennis
Rear Commodore
Andrea Stenhouse
Rear Commodore
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Rebecca Varney
Rear Commodore
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Andy Baucutt
Honorary Treasurer
Sarah Livermore
Honorary Secretary
Simon Gaze
Honorary Membership Secretary
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Welcome to the Essex Yacht Club

The Essex Yacht Club, established in 1890, is located just a quarter of a mile from Leigh Old Town. This family-oriented club is enjoyed my members of all ages and boasts over 100 cadets in its thriving Cadet section.

The club’s headquarters, HQS Wilton, is a ship and was converted from the first-ever glassfibre warship, HMS Wilton.

From Easter to October, the club offers an extensive sailing program with races and events suitable for sailors of all levels, from beginners in Optimists to experienced sailors in high performance dinghies and cruisers.

The club offers its members two tenders for boat transportation, as well as two fast ribs and a cadet boat to support their sailing needs while afloat. These are managed by the members themselves. From April to October, the club holds regular sailing events, mainly on weekends and in collaboration with the Leigh Sailing Club. The club also offers a range of social events throughout the year, from formal dinners to summer barbeques, for both sailing and non-sailing members.