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
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at Thames Estuary YC - Sunday 21st September
Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors (including Cadets) compete in teams against members of other local yacht clubs. A member of the Sailing Committee will be contacting all regular BYC dinghy sailors. More »
31 Aug 2025
Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At Home" event - Friday 26th September.
Time from 8:00 pm. All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this club on the Southend-on-Sea foreshore. Complimentary finger buffet food provided. More »
31 Aug 2025
Cruise to the Bradwell Marina - Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September
Further details to be advised. More »
31 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
Upcoming events
| 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 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 |
| Nov 8 |
17:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…With live "Fire Dancing show" and Guy making |
| 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 |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race 2026
Open Event
Sunday 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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Friday 5 September 2025 HW 11:43 5.06m |
Saturday 6 September 2025 HW 00:06 5.34mHW 12:30 5.38m |
Sunday 7 September 2025 HW 00:51 5.63mHW 13:11 5.63m |
Monday 8 September 2025 HW 01:30 5.84mHW 13:49 5.84m |
Tuesday 9 September 2025 HW 02:10 5.99mHW 14:27 6.01m |
