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
Essex Yacht Club "At Home" event - Sunday 4th December from 12:00
All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. More »
Published 10:24 on 29 Nov 2022
Carols and Mince Pies with Rayleigh Brass - Friday 9th December
Starting at 8:00pm. Sing your heart out - song sheets provided. Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be appreciated. More »
Published 00:00 on 28 Nov 2022
BYC Christmas Dinner plus fun and frivolities - Saturday 17th December
Traditional Christmas Dinner Time7.30 - 8.00pm Cost £26.00 Book behind bar now open Dress code - Christmas Jumpers and other similarfestive attire. The draw for the Christmas Hamper raffle will also take place during this evening. Menu: To Start - Homemade Leek & Potato Soup served with Dinner Roll or Pate served with Toasted Ciabatta, Caramelised Red Onion Chutney & Salad More »
Published 15:52 on 20 Nov 2022
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course (at Leigh Sailing Club) - January 2023
RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY COURSE provided by "Perfect Day Watersports" at Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club Saturday / Sunday 14/15th and 21/22nd January 2023 (4 days) Cost is normally £350 - SPECIAL OFFER TO BYC CLUB MEMBERS £300 For further details either telephone or email Mike: Phone 07887 890389 Email perfectdaywatersports@gmail.com Website www.perfect.uk.com Ideal for all aspiring skippers who are looking to improve navigation skills, More »
Published 12:48 on 8 Nov 2022
BYC Christmas Rafle - Hamper plus other prizes
Tickets, at £1 per strip, are now on sale from behind the bar, or contact Lesley Bacon (see further below) . Raffle will be drawn at the BYC Christmas Dinner on Saturday 17th December. Please see accompanying poster showing further details of the prizes. For members who may not be able to get to the club in person, please email Lesley Bacon who will advise further details for More »
Published 16:50 on 4 Nov 2022
Ray Channel / Leigh Buoy area - New Depth Survey
The accompanying file contains a chartlet of the area around the Leigh Buoy and entrance to the Ray Chanel. BYC member Phil Bostock has been busy surveying this area and has produced this chartlet showing the latest depth soundings. Due to a constantly moving bank, the position of some of the buoys are no longer valid. Southend-on-Sea Council, who are responsible for maintaining these buoys, have been notified and hopefully will soon take action to More »
Published 00:00 on 2 Oct 2022
Upcoming events
| Dec 9 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
| Dec 10 |
12:45 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 5 -…Winter Series Race 5 of 5. |
| Dec 11 |
15:00 - Annual General MeetingElection of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members. Come |
| Dec 17 |
19:30 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…Traditional Christmas Dinner Time7.30 - 8.00pm Cost £26.00 Dress |
| Dec 18 |
15:00 - BYC Children's Christmas PartyCost £7.00 per child. The party is for Cadets, |
| Dec 25 |
Christmas Day Lunchtime Bar Op…Hosted by your Commodore |
| Dec 26 |
Boxing Day Lunchtime Bar Openi…Hosted by the Vice Commodore |
| Jan 8 |
12:30 - Icicle Trophy Dinghy Race - St…Fast and Slow Handicap classes, competing for the Icicle and |
| Jan 20 |
20:00 - A Night of Wine and Cheese Tas… Provisional |
| Feb 11 |
19:30 - Burns Night Supper |
| Feb 18 |
19:30 - Sailing and Rowing Prizegiving…Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the |
| Feb 19 |
09:45 - BYC Paper Boat Race (RNLI Fund…Registration from 09:45 hrs. Raising funds for the |
| Mar 11 |
19:30 - CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benf…Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Further |
| Mar 25 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 26 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Apr 1 |
12:00 - Beer Festival at Thames Estuar…This is the second event hosted by Thames Estuary YC |
| Apr 1 |
20:00 - BYC Quiz NightForm your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), |
| Apr 10 |
14:00 - Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro…Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats |
| Apr 22 |
19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8… |
| May 19 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2023
Sunday 11th 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 2023
Open Event
Saturday 1st 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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Monday 5 December 2022 HW 10:21 5.36mHW 22:52 5.46m |
Tuesday 6 December 2022 HW 11:06 5.47mHW 23:34 5.49m |
Wednesday 7 December 2022 HW 11:45 5.56m |
Thursday 8 December 2022 HW 00:10 5.51mHW 12:21 5.63m |
Friday 9 December 2022 HW 00:44 5.54mHW 12:58 5.67m |
