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
Icicle and Snowflake Trophy Dinghy Race - Saturday 3rd January
Start time 10:30 Fast and Slow Handicap classes, competing for the Icicle and Snowflake Trophies. Please note change of date to the printed in the BYC Tide Table booklet. Why not take part in the Leigh-on-Sea annual Brass Monkey Trophy dinghy race (at Leigh-on-Sea) on the following day - Sunday 4th January? (Start time 11.45 approx.) More »
22 Dec 2025
Schedule of events leading up to the Festive Period
Please see accompanying poster of events at BYC leading up to the festive period More »
19 Nov 2025
Christmas & New Year Bar and Catering Times
Revised Bar Opening Times during the Christmas and New Year Period: Christmas Eve - Wednesday 24th - from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Closed in the evening. Christmas Day - Thursday 25th - from 12:00 to 02:00pm. Manned by the Commodore. Boxing Day - Friday 26th - from 12:00 to 02:00pm. Manned by the Vice Commodore. New Years Eve - Wednesday 31st - from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Closed More »
3 Nov 2025
Quiz Night at BYC - Saturday 17th January starting at 07:30pm
Form your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), or join one on the night. Start time 07:30pm. Prizes for the winning teams. Free entry and complimentary finger buffet. No need to book. Guests are also welcome. More »
2 Nov 2025
BYC Winter Series Dinghy Racing - Commences Sunday 5th October
1st Winter - Sunday 5th October 2nd Winter - Sunday 19th October 3rd Winter - Sunday 9th November 4th Winter - Sunday 23rd November 5th Winter - Sunday 21st December More »
23 Sep 2025
RESULTS from the Round Canvey Race
Please select the pdf file below to view the results from this years race. row More »
18 Jul 2025
Upcoming events
| Dec 25 |
12:00 - Christmas Day Lunchtime Bar Op… |
| Dec 26 |
12:00 - Boxing Day Lunchtime Bar Openi… |
| Jan 3 |
10:30 - Icicle & Snowflake Trophy Ding…PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FROM THE PRINTED |
| Jan 4 |
11:30 - Leigh on Sea Sailing Club Bras…BYC dinghies have the opportunity to take part in the |
| Jan 17 |
19:30 - BYC General Knowledge Quiz Nig…Form your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), |
| Jan 18 |
10:50 - New Year Reviver Dinghy Race -… |
| Jan 25 |
10:30 - "All About Rigging" Presentati…Start time 10:30am. Dave Nichols from "DRS Rigging" will |
| Jan 31 |
19:30 - Burns Night SupperTime 07:30 pm. Please see accompanying pictures for further |
| Feb 1 |
10:30 - Formidable February Dinghy Rac… |
| Feb 28 |
19:30 - Sailing and Rowing Prizegiving…Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the |
| Mar 7 |
19:30 - CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benf…Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Further |
| Mar 8 |
14:30 - BYC Paper Boat Race (from 14:3… |
| Mar 21 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 22 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 28 |
19:00 - Fitting Out Supper (7:00 for 7…Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm See accompanying poster for menu |
| Mar 29 |
09:15 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 1 -… |
| Apr 3 |
12:00 - Green Caravan Easter Dinner |
| Apr 5 |
14:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -… |
| Apr 6 |
13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) DayStarting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Easter |
| Apr 6 |
13:00 - Easter Fun on the Land. 1:00 t…Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race 2026
Open Event
Saturday 20th 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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Tuesday 23 December 2025 HW 02:04 5.46mHW 14:26 5.49m |
Wednesday 24 December 2025 HW 02:41 5.42mHW 15:05 5.44m |
Thursday 25 December 2025 HW 03:18 5.35mHW 15:45 5.35m |
Friday 26 December 2025 HW 03:56 5.28mHW 16:28 5.26m |
Saturday 27 December 2025 HW 04:38 5.22mHW 17:17 5.16m |
