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
Wakering Yacht Club "At Home" - Sunday 26th April
Wakering Yacht Club invite all members of BYC to their At Home event. Time from 12:00 (midday). Location: Rochehall Way, Rochford, Essex. SS4 1JU. More »
6 Apr 2026
May Bank Holiday Cruise to Queenborough - Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th May
First BYC organised cruise of the season - Shakedown Cruise to Queenborough Saturday 2nd to Monday 4th May (high water Saturday 2nd = 13:52 5.54 metres). To assist booking of berths etc., please add your name to the list in the clubhouse. More »
5 Apr 2026
BYC Paddle Board & Kayak Adventure: Leigh to BYC - Monday 4th May
A new BYC organised event for 2026. Bank holiday Monday 4th May. Paddle Board (SUP) & Kayak adventure from Leigh on Sea to Benfleet Yacht Club. Departing Leigh Beach at 12:30 pm. Course via Leigh Creek. Finish at BYC with a drink and lunch in the clubhouse. Open to both BYC members and members of all neighbouring sailing clubs. Support boat cover provided - drivers More »
4 Apr 2026
BYC At Home - Friday 1st May from 8:00pm
All BYC members are invited. Come and meet members from other clubs.Complimentary finger buffet food provided. More »
3 Apr 2026
BYC Dinghy Racing Spring Series
Starts Sunday 29th March Fast and Slow Handicap (& Cadet) Classes Please see accompanying post for full details More »
2 Apr 2026
CCS Cruiser Race Programme 2026
1) Queenborough - Saturday 13th June 2) Upnor - Saturday 27th June 3) Harty Ferry - Saturday 11th July 4) Interclub Cruiser Challenge & Team Race (with Town Cup) - Sunday 8th August 5) River Blackwater - Saturday 5th September 6) RNLI Charity Race to Stangate - Saturday 26th September If you have not raced before, give it a More »
1 Apr 2026
Cadet Sail Training Week 2026
Wednesday 29th July to Sunday 2nd August inclusive. "Expression of Interest" (Booking Registration) opens on Sunday 1st March, and will close on Tuesday 21st April. Students must be, as a minimum, turning 8 years old "in the year Cadet Week is being held". Maximum age is 17 years old. All participants must be a Cadet member prior to applying for a place. Please submit any new application for More »
31 Mar 2026
Medway Keel Boat Regatta - 6th & 7th June
Hosted by Medway Yacht Club. BYC members are invited to compete. See accompanying poster for further details. More »
5 Feb 2026
Upcoming events
| Apr 6 |
13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) DayStarting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Easter |
| Apr 6 |
13:00 - Easter Fun on the Land. 1:00 t…Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar |
| Apr 19 |
13:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 3 -… |
| Apr 25 |
08:00 - RYA First Aid courseRYA First Aid Courses at BYC Time: 8.00am 4.00pm |
| Apr 26 |
11:30 - Wakering Yacht Club "At Home"Time to be confirmed. All BYC members are invited. |
| May 1 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
| May 2-4 |
Shakedown Cruise to Queenborou… |
| May 3 |
13:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 4 -… |
| May 4 |
BYC Paddle Board & Kayak Adven…A new BYC organised event for 2026. Bank holiday |
| May 16-17 |
Cruise to Stangate Creek |
| May 17 |
12:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 5 -… |
| May 20 |
20:00 - St Katherines (London River) C… |
| May 23-25 |
Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to… |
| May 30 |
Ladies helm cruiser race to Qu…Combined with the Cheese and Wine event |
| May 30-31 |
Cheese and Wine event in Queen…Incorporating the Ladies Helm cruiser race (on Saturday) and the |
| May 31 |
12:00 - Vice Commodores Trophy Dinghy… |
| June 6-7 |
Cruise to Stangate Creek |
| June 6-7 |
Medway Yacht Club Keel Boat Re…Included in our calendar for any BYC members who may |
| Jun 7 |
Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race (re… |
| Jun 11 |
Dowsing Room private bookingMarion Coleman U3A |
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.
Weather for Canvey Island
Tide predictions
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Monday 6 April 2026 HW 03:41 5.69mHW 15:54 5.39m |
Tuesday 7 April 2026 HW 04:13 5.47mHW 16:22 5.20m |
Wednesday 8 April 2026 HW 04:45 5.20mHW 16:53 4.98m |
Thursday 9 April 2026 HW 05:23 4.91mHW 17:33 4.72m |
Friday 10 April 2026 HW 06:12 4.60mHW 18:30 4.46m |
