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 General Meeting - Sunday 10th December
Starting at 03:00pm Election of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc. Come have a drink in the bar beforehand. More »
30 Nov 2023
Christmas Carols and Mince Pies with Rayleigh Brass Band - Friday 8th December
Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be appreciated. Sing your heart out - song sheets provided.brass More »
30 Nov 2023
Essex Yacht Club "At Home" - Sunday 3rd December
All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. Please note that the Essex YC bar is cashless - card payments only. More »
30 Nov 2023
New Cold Food Catering Service at BYC - Available Every Day
We would like to welcome our new caterer, Katie who will initially supply a tasty selection of rolls, sandwiches, pastries, cakes & brownies etc. at reasonable prices. The food will be available from Friday, 3rd November & may be purchased from the bar, seven days a week - so why not pop in & have a drink or two with a roll or sandwich after all the hard work fitting out More »
5 Nov 2023
Upcoming events
| Dec 3 |
12:00 - Essex Yacht Club "At Home"All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| Dec 8 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
| Dec 10 |
15:00 - BYC Annual General MeetingElection of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc. |
| Dec 16 |
19:30 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…Traditional Christmas Dinner Time7.30 - 8.00pm Cost £27.50 per person. |
| Dec 17 |
14:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 5 -… |
| Dec 17 |
15:00 - BYC Children's Christmas PartyCost £ tbe per child. The party is for |
| Dec 24 |
12:00 - Christmas Eve Bar Open from 12… |
| Dec 25 |
12:00 - Christmas Day Lunchtime Bar Op… |
| Dec 26 |
12:00 - Boxing Day Lunchtime Bar Openi… |
| Dec 31 |
12:00 - New Years Eve Bar Open from 12… |
| Jan 1 |
14:15 - Icicle & Snowflake Trophy Ding…Fast and Slow Handicap classes, competing for the Icicle and |
| Jan 14 |
13:00 - New Year Reviver Dinghy Race -… |
| Jan 19 |
19:30 - Guess the "Theme Tune" Night (…Further details to be advised. Light finger buffet will be |
| Jan 20 |
10:30 - Presentation and demonstration…Start time 10:30am. Chris Henderson of "Blue Marine Sails |
| Feb 10 |
19:30 - Burns Night SupperTime 07:30 for 08:00. Piper: Paul Young. Master |
| Feb 11 |
12:00 - Formidable February Dinghy Rac… |
| Feb 17 |
19:30 - Sailing and Rowing Prizegiving…Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the |
| Feb 25 |
12:00 - BYC Paper Boat Race (RNLI Fund…Registration from 12:00 hrs. High Water time: 13:21 hrs. |
| Mar 10 |
11:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 1 -… |
| Mar 16 |
19:30 - CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benf…Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Further |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2024
Saturday 29th 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 2024
Open Event
Saturday 6th 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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Sunday 3 December 2023 HW 03:33 5.03mHW 16:11 4.99m |
Monday 4 December 2023 HW 04:13 4.83mHW 17:00 4.76m |
Tuesday 5 December 2023 HW 05:02 4.64mHW 17:56 4.60m |
Wednesday 6 December 2023 HW 06:06 4.50mHW 19:00 4.55m |
Thursday 7 December 2023 HW 07:20 4.50mHW 20:03 4.63m |
