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
Commodores Tea Day - Fun and Festivities on land and water - Sunday 7th September
Fun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores Tea. Time: 12:00pm onwards. On water activities start from approximately 11:30pm. See the accompanying poster for a full list of activities on both land and water. More »
20 Jul 2025
"Barbie Cup" Cadet Sailing Race - Monday 28th July
To be run on the final day of Cadet Week 2025 A dinghy race for Cadets only, to celebrate the life of Markie Pell (known by many as "Barbie due to his pink coloured wetsuit), who provided paramedic cover during many years of BYC Cadet Sail Training Week. Mark's life was sadly cut short following a motorcycling incident. Start time to be advised on the day. More »
20 Jul 2025
RESULTS from the Round Canvey Race
Please select the pdf file below to view the results from this years race. row More »
19 Jul 2025
Nore Race Results
The Benfleet Yacht Club Nore Race committee hope that you had an enjoyable and successful race. Both the final Nore Race Results and a list of the main prizewinners are shown in the pdf files below. More »
21 Jun 2025
Upcoming events
| July 24-28 |
BYC Cadet Week 2025BYC Cadet Week 2025 Thursday 24th |
| July 24-28 |
Cadet Sail Training Week 2025BYC Cadet Week 2025 |
| Jul 28 |
14:30 - Mark Pell Memorial Trophy "Bar…To be held on the final day of Cadet Week |
| Aug 2 |
CCS Cruiser Race to Harty Ferr… |
| Aug 9 |
Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro…Meet at 11:10am |
| Aug 16 |
Interclub Cruiser Challenge &… |
| August 23-25 |
August Bank Holiday Cruise to… |
| Sep 6 |
CCS RNLI Charity Cruiser Race… |
| Sep 7 |
11:30 - Commodores Tea DayFun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores |
| Sep 7 |
11:30 - Commodores Tea Day - Regatta (…Programme to be advised on the day. Incorporating the Commodores |
| September 13-14 |
Cruise to Bradwell Marina |
| Sep 13 |
Adult Dinghy SailingThis event is only open to members of BYC. |
| Sep 20 |
CCS Cruiser Race to Queenborou… |
| Sep 20 |
Peter Cotgrove Memorial Trophy…Event organised by Leigh Sailing Club and Essex Yacht Club, |
| Sep 21 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against |
| Sep 26 |
20:00 - Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At…All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this |
| 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 tba Catering. See |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race 202
Open Event
Saturday 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 2025
Open Event
Saturday 12th 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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Saturday 26 July 2025 HW 02:13 5.80mHW 14:36 5.63m |
Sunday 27 July 2025 HW 02:57 5.83mHW 15:16 5.68m |
Monday 28 July 2025 HW 03:39 5.77mHW 15:54 5.66m |
Tuesday 29 July 2025 HW 04:18 5.62mHW 16:30 5.58m |
Wednesday 30 July 2025 HW 04:55 5.42mHW 17:04 5.45m |
