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 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 »
22 Mar 2026
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 »
22 Mar 2026
Easter Raffle - Tickets now on sale
Tickets are available to purchase from behind the bar. Draw will take place on Easter Monday. More »
7 Mar 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 »
6 Mar 2026
Fitting Out Supper - Saturday 28th March
Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm See accompanying poster for menu details. Cost £22 per person. Live music provided by singer "A Right Charlie" Kick off the 2026 sailing season. More »
2 Mar 2026
Cadet Easter Fun - Monday 6th April
Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Easter Egg Hunt Face Painting Colouring Competition* Cake Sale Use the children's play area Draw of the Easter Raffle. Tickets available to purchase from behind the bar. Bring your parents for a drink in the bar. *= The sheets for the colouring competition can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. More »
1 Mar 2026
Upcoming events
| Mar 22 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 22 |
12:15 - Leigh on Sea At Home event - S…All members of Benfleet Yacht Club are invited. |
| Mar 28 |
19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8…Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm See accompanying poster for menu |
| Mar 29 |
09:15 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 1 -… |
| Apr 3 |
12:00 - Green Caravan Easter Dinner |
| Apr 5 |
14:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -… |
| 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 |
Easter Shakedown Cruise to Que… |
| 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 |
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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Sunday 22 March 2026 HW 02:18 6.06mHW 14:42 5.75m |
Monday 23 March 2026 HW 02:56 5.99mHW 15:20 5.53m |
Tuesday 24 March 2026 HW 03:36 5.83mHW 16:00 5.25m |
Wednesday 25 March 2026 HW 04:21 5.55mHW 16:48 4.93m |
Thursday 26 March 2026 HW 05:18 5.18mHW 17:51 4.58m |
