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
Fireworks and Bonfire Night at BYC - Saturday 8th November
With live "Fire Dancing show" and Guy making competition (get creative during the current school half term time). Raffle Tickets for the Christmas Hamper go on sale. Sale of RNLI Christmas Cards and merchandise by Richard and Sheila. Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework or large box display selection More »
29 Oct 2025
BYC Laying up Supper - Saturday 15th November
BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.30 for 8pm Please see accompanying poster for full details: menu etc. Cost £24.00 per head. Book now open. Payment when booking please. Dress code: Blazer and Tie / Smart Casual Live music provided by singer "A right Charlie". More »
28 Sep 2025
Interclub Prizegiving at Leigh on Sea Sailing Club - Friday 21st November
Venue is Leigh on Sea Sailing Club Prizes to be awarded include all Interclub Cruiser Challenge Race Trophies (including the Town Cup), the cruiser RNLI Charity Race and Interclub Dinghy Team Race Trophies. Complimentary light finger buffet provided. Time from 8:00pm More »
27 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
Autumn Quiz and Chips Night - Saturday 29th November
Please note change of date from the printed Entertainments programme (was Sat 1st Nov). Time 07:30pm for an 08:00pm start. Supper options: Fish or Chicken or Veg Spring Roll, & Chips. Supplied by "Fay's Fish Bar" £tba/adult, £tba/cadet for quiz & supper snack. Please book your meal behind the bar. Payment with booking please. Form you own team in advance or make a team on the night - maximum of eight More »
22 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
| 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 Prizes to |
| 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. |
| 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. Complimentary punch (both alcoholic |
| 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), |
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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Wednesday 5 November 2025 HW 11:43 5.97m |
Thursday 6 November 2025 HW 00:12 5.94mHW 12:27 6.15m |
Friday 7 November 2025 HW 00:56 5.95mHW 13:12 6.23m |
Saturday 8 November 2025 HW 01:41 5.87mHW 13:59 6.18m |
Sunday 9 November 2025 HW 02:26 5.69mHW 14:48 5.98m |
