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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

Autumn Work Party Weekend - Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th 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. 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 »

7 Oct 2024

Autumn Sunday Roast Dinner at BYC

There are currently two dates planned: Sunday 27th October and Sunday 24th November. Meals will be provided and served by "The Laughing Pear Catering Company". Please see the accompanying picture for further details of meals and prices etc. Time: 12:30 for a 13:00 serving. Book (behind the bar) for the Sunday 27th October event will open on Sunday 29th September. Booking for Sunday 24th November will open nearer More »

23 Sep 2024

BYC Annual Dinner - Saturday 26th October

Time 6:30 for 7:00 pm. Silver Service three course dinner provided by Affinity Catering. See accompanying photo for menu choices and further details. Live music provided by singer "Neneth Lyons". Cost £40 per person. Dress code - Black Tie and Evening Dress. More »

22 Sep 2024

Interclub Prizegiving at Benfleet Yacht Club - Friday 8th November

Prizes to be awarded include all Interclub Cruiser Challenge Trophies (including the Town Cup), plus all Interclub Dinghy Team Race Trophies. Complimentary light finger buffet provided. Time 07:30 for 8:00pm More »

20 Sep 2024

BYC Laying up Supper - Saturday 16th November

BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.30 for 8pm Please see accompanying photograph for full details: menu etc. Cost £10.00 per head. Book opens Friday 18th October. Payment when booking please. More »

19 Sep 2024

RYA Day Skipper Theory Course (at Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club)

This course is run by BYC member Mike Wilkinson (proprietor of the company "Perfect Day Watersports") and will be held over two separate weekends in January 2025: 11th & 12th, and 18th & 19th. Venue: Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club. BYC members receive a £50 discount. Normal price is £350, therefore £300 to BYC members. All course material included. For further details or to make a booking, please contact Mile Wilkinson by email More »

18 Sep 2024

Upcoming events

Oct 19

08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…

Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please
Oct 20

08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…

Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please
Oct 25

20:00 - 2024 Season Cruise Planning Ev…

Benfleet Yacht Club hold five or six organised cruises each year.
Oct 26

18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…

Silver Service three course dinner provided by Affinity Catering. See
Oct 27

12:30 - Sunday Roast Dinner

Meals will be provided and served by "The Laughing Pear
Nov 3

11:50 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -…

Nov 8

20:00 - Interclub Prizegiving at Benfl…

Venue at Benfleet Yacht Club. Prizes to be awarded
Nov 9

19:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…

With live "Fire Dancing show" and Guy making
Nov 16

19:30 - Laying Up Supper (07:30 for 08…

BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.30 for 8pm
Nov 17

11:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 3 -…

Nov 23

19:00 - BYC Quiz (and Chips) Night

Time 07:00 for 07:30pm. Please book your meal behind
Nov 24

12:30 - Sunday Roast Dinner - "SAVE TH…

ADVANCED NOTIFICATION FOR THIS EVENT Meals will be provided
Nov 29

Christmas Wreath Making

To be held at BYC. Cost £40.00 per person. Evening
Dec 1

10:50 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 4 -…

Dec 1

12:00 - Essex Yacht Club "At Home"

All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided.
Dec 1

14:00 - Cadet Annual General Meeting (…

To be held after the 4th Winter Series Dinghy Race.
Dec 6

19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…

Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be
Dec 8

15:00 - BYC Annual General Meeting

Election of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc.
Dec 14

19:30 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…

Traditional Christmas Dinner Time7.30 - 8.00pm Cost £tba Dress
Dec 15

10:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 5 -…


Benfleet Yacht Club

Nore Race

2024

Saturday 29th June


A sailboat race in the Thames Estuary, starting and finishing from Southend Pier.

Open to all classes of sailing dinghies and cruisers.

For further details click here


Benfleet Yacht Club

Round Canvey Race 2024

Open Event

Saturday 6th July


Row or Row/Sail around the entire

coast of Canvey Island:

a distance of 14.5 miles

For further details click here

For Sale and Wanted

BYC Members boats and

boating related items

for sale or wanted

Boats, Tenders, Trollies,
Electronics & Equipment
Charts etc.

Click here to view

Weather for Canvey Island

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Tide predictions

Tuesday

15 October 2024

HW 11:25 5.38m
HW 23:52 5.80m

Wednesday

16 October 2024

HW 12:14 5.74m

Thursday

17 October 2024

HW 00:40 6.02m
HW 12:57 6.02m

Friday

18 October 2024

HW 01:24 6.12m
HW 13:39 6.22m

Saturday

19 October 2024

HW 02:06 6.13m
HW 14:20 6.32m
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