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
BYC Annual General Meeting - Sunday 7th December
Starting at 03:00pm Election of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc. Come have a drink in the bar beforehand. More »
19 Nov 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 Carols and Mince Pies with Rayleigh Brass Band - Friday 5th December
Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be appreciated. Sing your heart out - song sheets provided.brass More »
12 Nov 2025
BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Frivolities - Saturday 6th December
Time 7:00 for 7:30pm. Traditional Christmas Dinner - please see accompanying poster for further details and menu choices. Cost £30.00 per person. Book now open. Payment with booking. Dress code - Christmas Jumpers and other similar festiv attire. Live music provided by Jay White - Saxophonist and DJ. The draw for the Christmas Hamper raffle will also take place during this evening. More »
12 Nov 2025
BYC Children's Christmas Party - Sunday 14th December
Time: 02:30pm to 05:30pm. Entertainment provided by "Lil Reds", plus visit and gift by Santa. Cost £8 per child (pay on the door). The party is for Cadets, plus members children and grand children, of 12 years old and under. Children under the age of 5 to be accompanied by an adult. Please add your child's name and details to the list on the clubs notice board together with your contribution More »
12 Nov 2025
Punch Bowl and Nibbles - Sunday 21st December
Live music performed by the "Ray Miso Trio". Come along during the afternoon for a free glass of punch and nibbles. The bar will be open from 12:00 to 6:00pm. Both alcoholic and drivers (non-alcoholic) will be available. More »
11 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
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
Upcoming events
| Dec 5 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
| Dec 6 |
19:30 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…Traditional Christmas Dinner - please see accompanying poster for further |
| Dec 7 |
12:00 - Essex Yacht Club "At Home" on…All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| Dec 7 |
15:00 - BYC Annual General MeetingElection of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc. |
| Dec 14 |
14:30 - BYC Children's Christmas PartyTime: 02:30pm to 05:30pm. Entertainment provided by "Lil |
| Dec 21 |
11:40 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 5 -… |
| Dec 21 |
14:00 - Punch Bowl with SnacksTime: from 2:00 to 6:00pm. Live music performed by |
| 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 |
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 2 December 2025 HW 09:28 5.32mHW 22:06 5.45m |
Wednesday 3 December 2025 HW 10:25 5.59mHW 23:00 5.60m |
Thursday 4 December 2025 HW 11:18 5.82mHW 23:51 5.70m |
Friday 5 December 2025 HW 12:08 5.99m |
Saturday 6 December 2025 HW 00:40 5.75mHW 12:59 6.08m |
