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
BYC Annual Dinner - Saturday 29th October - 6.30-7.00pm
Dancing to "Sharaz". £36.00 a head - payment to be made with booking. Book behind bar now open Due to the popularity of this event, bookings are initially only permitted for members. If places are later available, members guests will be able to attend. We will advise this closer to the date. Dress code - Black Tie and Evening Dress. Menu: To Start More »
Published 16:57 on 22 Sep 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 Due to a constantly moving bank, the position of some of the buoys are no longer valid.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 18:21 on 19 Sep 2022
Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At Home" event - Friday 30th September
Thames Estuary Yacht Club will be hosting an At Home event on Friday 30th September (from 08:00pm). Light finger buffet food will be provided. All Benfleet Yacht Club members are invited. More »
Published 14:11 on 16 Sep 2022
Cruise to Medway Yacht Club (with Dinner) - Saturday 1st October
Last organised BYC cruise of the season. Cruise to Medway Yacht Club for dinner in the clubhouse on Saturday evening. Please add your name and boat name to the list posted on the clubhouse notice board to book both a berth and dinner. Either leave on the Friday afternoon: HW 16.03, or in the early hours of Saturday morning: HW 04:23 Visit Medway Yacht Club on the Saturday, with a meal in More »
Published 00:00 on 16 Sep 2022
Benfleet Yacht Club "Centenary" celebration day photographs on the website
On Saturday 10th September, Benfleet Yacht Club celebrated its centenary with the biggest event that the club has ever seen. Please visit the Centenary page to see a large number of photographs taken throughout the day. Commemorative Centenary badges @ £5 each and Peaked Caps @ £7 each are still available to purchase from behind the bar. A keepsake for many years to come. More »
Published 00:00 on 8 Sep 2022
BOAT FLARE DISPOSALS - Time is running out on 'MCA flares disposal service'
Boatowners are reminded to dispose of out-of-date flares before the current service is withdrawn. Click here to view relevant news item on the RYA website More »
Published 10:58 on 30 Aug 2022
Upcoming events
| Sep 30 |
20:00 - Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At…All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| October 1-2 |
Cruise to Medway Yacht Club (w…Last organised BYC cruise of the season. Cruise to Medway |
| Oct 9 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Further details to be advised nearer the time. |
| Oct 15 |
07:30 - BYC Autumn Work Party Weekend…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 16 |
07:30 - BYC Autumn Work Party Weekend…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 21 |
20:00 - 2023 Season Cruise Planning Ev… |
| Oct 23 |
10:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 1 -…Winter Series Race 1 of 5. |
| Oct 28 |
19:30 - Cadet Halloween Disco |
| Oct 29 |
18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…Dancing to "Sharaz". £36.00 a head - payment |
| Nov 4 |
20:00 - Interclub Prizegiving at Thame… ProvisionalPrizes to be awarded include all Interclub Cruiser Challenge Trophies |
| Nov 5 |
19:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework per |
| Nov 6 |
09:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 2 -…Winter Series Race 2 of 5. |
| Nov 12 |
19:30 - Laying Up SupperDetails to be advised. |
| Nov 13 |
13:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 3 -…Winter Series Race 3 of 5. |
| Nov 26 |
19:00 - BYC Quiz NightTime 07:00 for 07:30pm. Please book your meal behind |
| Nov 27 |
13:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 4 -…Winter Series Race 4 of 5. |
| Dec 2 |
Cadet AGM |
| Dec 3 |
12:00 - Green Caravan Christmas DinnerLunchtime dinner hosted by the Bosun and members of the |
| Dec 4 |
12:00 - Essex Yacht Club "At Home"All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| Dec 9 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2022
Saturday 9thJuly
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 2022
Open Event
Saturday 2ndJuly
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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Thursday 29 September 2022 HW 03:12 5.80mHW 15:28 5.88m |
Friday 30 September 2022 HW 03:47 5.66mHW 16:03 5.80m |
Saturday 1 October 2022 HW 04:23 5.45mHW 16:42 5.65m |
Sunday 2 October 2022 HW 05:02 5.20mHW 17:27 5.42m |
Monday 3 October 2022 HW 05:50 4.90mHW 18:27 5.12m |
