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 Bradwell Marina - Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September
Further details to be advised. More »
31 Jul 2025
August Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to Ramsgate harbour - 23rd to 25th August
Further details to be advised. More »
21 Jul 2025
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
Fun on the Water - Sailing, Rowing, SUP'ing etc - Saturday 9th August
Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats present. Just have fun on the water. High Water time 13.38pm. Launch time approx. 12:00 midday. Meet at approx. 11:00. Food will also be available by our caterer. More »
19 Jul 2025
Upcoming events
| 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 |
| 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 1 |
19:30 - BYC Quiz (and Chips) NightTime 07:30pm for an 08:00pm start. Supper options: Fish |
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
|
Friday 15 August 2025 HW 05:15 5.48mHW 17:26 5.69m |
Saturday 16 August 2025 HW 05:59 5.22mHW 18:12 5.49m |
Sunday 17 August 2025 HW 06:51 4.94mHW 19:12 5.20m |
Monday 18 August 2025 HW 08:02 4.67mHW 20:33 4.95m |
Tuesday 19 August 2025 HW 09:34 4.59mHW 22:05 4.94m |
