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 DinnerMeals 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) NightTime 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 MakingTo 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 MeetingElection 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.
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 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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Tuesday 15 October 2024 HW 11:25 5.38mHW 23:52 5.80m |
Wednesday 16 October 2024 HW 12:14 5.74m |
Thursday 17 October 2024 HW 00:40 6.02mHW 12:57 6.02m |
Friday 18 October 2024 HW 01:24 6.12mHW 13:39 6.22m |
Saturday 19 October 2024 HW 02:06 6.13mHW 14:20 6.32m |
