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
Wine and Cheese in Stangate Creek, incorporating the Ladies Helm and Yetton Trophy Cruiser Races - Sat 14th & Sunday 15th June
Wine and Cheese Event in Stangate Creek, incorporating the Ladies Helm Cruiser Race and the Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race. Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th Jun Compete in the Ladies Helm race on route to Stangate Creek and the Yetton Trophy race (with anchor start) on the return journey to the Ray. Both races are "white sails" only (no spinnakers or cruising chutes). Race entry sheets will be posted on the BYC More »
30 May 2025
BYC Nore Race 2025 - Saturday 21st June
Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held annually in the Thames Estuary. Entry open to all classes of sailing dinghies and cruisers: both monohull and multihull. Please see Nore Race page for further details and to download a copy of the race programme and entry form etc. More »
29 May 2025
Mid Summer Party incorporating the Nore Race Prizegiving - Friday 27th June
Come celebrate both the Mid Summer and the Nore Race at this combined event. Including presentation of the Nore Race prizes. Bar open from 7:00pm. Prizegiving at 8:00pm. Then dance the night away. Live music provided by the band "Cover to Cover". Free entry to all. Open to all BYC members, members of other local yacht clubs (regardless of whether or not you competed in the race), and More »
27 May 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
Announcing "Kirsty" BYC's New Caterer
We are pleased to announce that we have a new Caterer at BYC. Kirsty will be opening the "Sailors Rest" kitchen on Thursday 27th March at 11:30am. The Sailors Rest Kitchen will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes each week. Initially, there will be sandwiches, baguettes, hot and cold snacks, plus a daily special available. We hope, with your support, this can be expanded to More »
19 Mar 2025
Cadet Sail Training Week 2025
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 years old. All participants must be a Cadet member prior to applying for a place. Please submit any new application More »
23 Feb 2025
Upcoming events
| Jun 14 |
Ladies Race to Stangate Creek… |
| June 14-15 |
Cheese and Wine event in Stang… |
| Jun 15 |
Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race (re… |
| Jun 15 |
14:30 - Kerry Cup Dinghy Race - Start… |
| Jun 19 |
17:30 - Evening "social rowing" for al…An evening of rowing on the tide. Open to both |
| Jun 21 |
BYC Nore Race (Open Event) Din…Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held |
| Jun 21 |
BYC Nore Race (Open Event) Din…Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held |
| Jun 27 |
19:30 - Mid Summer Party incorporating…Come celebrate both the Mid Summer and the Nore Race |
| 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… |
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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Monday 9 June 2025 HW 12:15 5.17m |
Tuesday 10 June 2025 HW 00:32 5.32mHW 12:53 5.27m |
Wednesday 11 June 2025 HW 01:11 5.41mHW 13:30 5.35m |
Thursday 12 June 2025 HW 01:49 5.47mHW 14:07 5.40m |
Friday 13 June 2025 HW 02:27 5.51mHW 14:45 5.41m |
