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
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 »
25 Sep 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 »
24 Sep 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
Island Yacht Club "At Home" event - Sunday 12th October
Time from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this club on the point of Canvey Island. Complimentary finger buffet food provided. More »
22 Sep 2025
2026 Season Cruise Planning Evening - Friday 24th October
Starting at 8:00pm Benfleet Yacht Club hold five or six organised cruises each year. Our cruising events are usually a great success and well attended. Typical events are: Easter weekend cruise - destination typically Queenborough Early May Bank Holiday cruise to Chatham Marina with BBQ Wine and Cheese event in Stangate Creek August Bank Holiday Cruise - destination varies to suit the tide times End of Season More »
21 Sep 2025
Autumn Work Party Weekend - Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October
Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please bring appropriate clothing and PPE: overalls, boots, gloves, masks etc. Start time both days at 08:00am. Finish just after midday. Pop into the bar afterwards for drink and lunch. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS (INCLUDING CADET MEMBERS) ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE WORK PARTY FOR SAFETY REASONS (agreed by General Committee). More »
20 Sep 2025
Upcoming events
| 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 21 |
20:00 - Interclub Prizegiving at Leigh…Venue is Leigh on Sea Sailing Club, but hosted by |
| 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 |
| 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. |
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 2 October 2025 HW 08:24 4.33mHW 21:20 4.61m |
Friday 3 October 2025 HW 10:00 4.61mHW 22:33 5.01m |
Saturday 4 October 2025 HW 11:04 5.04mHW 23:30 5.41m |
Sunday 5 October 2025 HW 11:54 5.41m |
Monday 6 October 2025 HW 00:17 5.71mHW 12:36 5.71m |
