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
Ray Day BBQ and Fun on the sands - Saturday 5th July
Fun and games plus BBQ on the Ray Sands. Sail, Row or blag a lift. High water: 08:51 and 21:16 hours. Contact Keith and Wendy Webster for further details. More »
28 Jun 2025
Nore Race Results
The Benfleet Yacht Club Nore Race committee hope that you had an enjoyable and successful race. Both the final Nore Race Results and a list of the main prizewinners are shown in the pdf files below. More »
21 Jun 2025
Round Canvey Race - Row or Row/Sail Saturday 12th July
Annual Round Canvey Race - both Rowing and Row/Sail. Start at 12:15pm. Entry fee £8 per crew member. Mostly with the tide. 4 tidal barrages and bridges to go under (masts to come down) Bar open all day, BBQ food available to purchase. Large slipway. Ample on-site parking for cars and trailers. Showers and toilets in the club-house. Free camping. Support boats provided. ALL BOATS MUST BE SUITABLE More »
26 May 2025
Cadet Sail Training Week 2025
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL PLACES ON THIS YEAR'S CADET WEEK ARE FULLY BOOKED AND THE BOOKING REGISTRATION PROCESS IS NOW CLOSED. Thursday 24th July to Monday 28th July Inclusive. "Expression of Interest" (Booking Registration) opens on Saturday 1st March, and will close on Sunday 4th May. Students must be, as a minimum, turning 8 years old "in the year Cadet Week is being held". Maximum age is 17 More »
30 Apr 2025
Upcoming events
| June 28-29 |
Thames Estuary YC "Cadet" Visi…Annual visit by TEYC Cadets to Benfleet YC. This will |
| Jul 5 |
Ray Day Fun & BBQ on the sandsFun and games plus BBQ on the Ray Sands. Sail, |
| Jul 6 |
09:00 - RYA First Aid courseRYA First Aid Courses at BYC Two options |
| Jul 12 |
Round Canvey Race - Row and Ro…Annual Round Canvey Race - both Rowing and Row/Sail. Start |
| Jul 19 |
CCS River Blackwater Cruiser R… |
| July 24-28 |
BYC Cadet Week 2025BYC Cadet Week 2025 Thursday 24th |
| July 24-28 |
Cadet Sail Training Week 2025BYC Cadet Week 2025 |
| Jul 28 |
14:30 - Mark Pell Memorial Trophy "Bar…To be held on the final day of Cadet Week |
| Aug 2 |
CCS Cruiser Race to Harty Ferr… |
| Aug 9 |
Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro…Meet at 11:10am |
| Aug 16 |
Interclub Cruiser Challenge &… |
| August 23-25 |
August Bank Holiday Cruise to… |
| Sep 6 |
CCS RNLI Charity Cruiser Race… |
| Sep 7 |
11:30 - Commodores Tea DayFun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores |
| Sep 7 |
11:30 - Commodores Tea Day - Regatta (…Programme to be advised on the day. Incorporating the Commodores |
| September 13-14 |
Cruise to Bradwell Marina |
| Sep 13 |
Adult Dinghy SailingThis event is only open to members of BYC. |
| 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 |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race 202
Open Event
Saturday 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 2025
Open Event
Saturday 12th 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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Sunday 29 June 2025 HW 03:57 5.76mHW 16:15 5.48m |
Monday 30 June 2025 HW 04:43 5.57mHW 16:58 5.36m |
Tuesday 1 July 2025 HW 05:29 5.34mHW 17:40 5.22m |
Wednesday 2 July 2025 HW 06:15 5.11mHW 18:25 5.07m |
Thursday 3 July 2025 HW 07:03 4.90mHW 19:16 4.91m |
