Welcome to the website for Benfleet Yacht Club
A large and friendly club situated along the shore of Benfleet Creek, on the northern coast of Canvey Island, Essex.
Our club offers great opportunities for dinghy and cruiser sailing, plus coastal rowing. Dinghy sailing and coastal rowing mainly take place in the sheltered waters of Benfleet Creek, whilst for yacht cruising, the creek provides a gateway to the Thames Estuary and beyond. We have a large number of tidal moorings for yachts and our on-shore storage for both yachts and dinghies are second to none.
Complementing our sailing programme, we have a superb clubhouse, where the bar is open lunchtime and evenings 7 days a week, for members to meet up for a drink, a chat and a bite to eat, plus we provide an active social and entertainments programme throughout the year.
Latest news
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at Thames Estuary YC - Sunday 21st September
Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors (including Cadets) compete in teams against members of other local yacht clubs. A member of the Sailing Committee will be contacting all regular BYC dinghy sailors. More »
31 Aug 2025
Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At Home" event - Friday 26th September.
Time from 8:00 pm. All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this club on the Southend-on-Sea foreshore. Complimentary finger buffet food provided. More »
31 Aug 2025
BYC Annual Dinner - Saturday 18th October
Time 6:30 for 7:00 pm. Silver Service three course dinner provided by Affinity Catering. See accompanying photos for menu choices and further details. Live music provided by saxophonist and DJ "Mr J White". Cost £40 per person. Dress code - Black Tie and Evening Dress. Book now open. Payment with booking required. Card payment accepted behind the bar. More »
29 Jul 2025
Cruise to the Medway YC - Sat 4th October
Final BYC organised cruise of the season. Please add your boat name to the list on the club notice board to reserve a berth, plus crew numbers if wanting to eat the meal in the Medway Yacht Club. More »
28 Jul 2025
Upcoming events
| Sep 20 |
CCS Cruiser Race to Queenborou… |
| Sep 20 |
Peter Cotgrove Memorial Trophy…Event organised by Leigh Sailing Club and Essex Yacht Club, |
| Sep 21 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against |
| Sep 26 |
20:00 - Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At…All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this |
| October 4-5 |
Cruise to Medway Yacht ClubFinal BYC organised cruise of the season. Details to be |
| Oct 5 |
10:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 1 c/… |
| Oct 12 |
13:00 - Island Yacht Club "At Home" ev…All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| Oct 18 |
18:30 - BYC "100th" Annual Dinner (6:3…Silver Service three course dinner provided by Affinity Catering. See |
| Oct 19 |
10:45 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -… |
| Oct 24 |
20:00 - 2026 Season Cruise Planning Ev…Benfleet Yacht Club typically hold five or six organised cruises |
| Oct 25 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 26 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Nov 8 |
17:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…Guy making competition. |
| Nov 9 |
13:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 3 -… |
| Nov 15 |
19:30 - Laying Up Supper (07:30 for 08…BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.30 for 8pm |
| Nov 23 |
12:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 4 -… |
| Nov 23 |
16:00 - Cadet Annual General Meeting (…To be held after the 4th Winter Series Dinghy Race. |
| Nov 29 |
Green Caravan Christmas Dinner… |
| Nov 29 |
19:30 - BYC Quiz (and Chips) NightPlease note change of date from the printed Entertainments programme |
| Dec 5 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race 2026
Open Event
Sunday 21st June
A sailboat race in the Thames Estuary, starting and finishing from Southend Pier.
Open to all classes of sailing dinghies and cruisers.
Benfleet Yacht Club
Round Canvey Race 2026
Open Event
Saturday 4th July
Row or Row/Sail around the entire
coast of Canvey Island:
a distance of 14.5 miles
For Sale and Wanted
BYC Members boats and
boating related items
for sale or wanted
Boats, Tenders, Trollies,
Electronics & Equipment
Charts etc.
Tide predictions
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Thursday 18 September 2025 HW 10:54 4.88mHW 23:24 5.32m |
Friday 19 September 2025 HW 11:55 5.28m |
Saturday 20 September 2025 HW 00:19 5.62mHW 12:42 5.55m |
Sunday 21 September 2025 HW 01:02 5.75mHW 13:19 5.68m |
Monday 22 September 2025 HW 01:37 5.77mHW 13:51 5.76m |
