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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

Spring Work Party Weekend - Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th March

Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please bring appropriate clothing and PPE: overalls, boots, gloves, masks etc. Start time both days, between 07:30 and 08:00am. Finish just after midday. The club bar will be open from 01:00pm. Please pop in for a drink and sandwich. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS (INCLUDING CADET MEMBERS) ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE More »

17 Feb 2024

Cadet Easter Fun - Egg Hunt, Word Competition, plus more - Sunday 31st March

Cadet Easter Egg Hunt plus Word Competition and other activities Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Take part in the children's Easter colouring competition. See the three files below. Colour in advance and hand in on the day for judging and prize Bring your parents for a drink in the bar More »

16 Feb 2024

Easter Quiz Night at BYC - Saturday 30th March starting at 08:00pm

Form your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), or join one on the night. Easter themed prizes. Entry £1.50 per adult and £0.50 Cadets. No need to book. Bring your own nibbles. More »

15 Feb 2024

Fitting Out Supper - Saturday 13th April

Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm 2 Course Meal to kick off the 2023 sailing season See poster below for menu. £20.00 per person. Please pay when making your booking with the bar staff Please note that the book will close on Tuesday 9th April. Dress Code: Blazer & Tie - Evening Dress More »

14 Feb 2024

Fun on the Water - Sailing, Rowing, SUP'ing etc - Saturday 20th April

Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats present. Just have fun on the water. High Water time 11.33am. Launch time approx. 10:00am. More »

13 Feb 2024

Mid Summer Party incorporating the Nore Race Prizegiving - Friday 5th July

Come celebrate both the Mid Summer and the Nore Race at this combined event. Including presentation of the Nore Race prizes. Live music provided by the band "Maskara". This band provided a spectacular performance at the Benfleet Yacht Club Centenary Celebration in September 2022. Free entry to all. Open to all BYC members, members of other local yacht clubs (regardless of whether or not you completed in the race), and all More »

12 Feb 2024

Upcoming events

Mar 23

08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…

Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please
Mar 24

08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…

Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please
Mar 30

20:00 - BYC Easter Quiz Night

Form your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons),
Mar 31

13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) Day

Cadet Easter Egg Hunt plus Word Competition and other activities
Apr 7

10:50 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -…

Apr 13

19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8…

Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm Catering provided by "The
Apr 20

Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro…

April 20-21

Shakedown Cruise to Queenborou…

Apr 28

14:30 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 3 -…

May 4-6

Bank Holiday Cruise to Brightl…

May 5

09:30 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 4 -…

May 10

20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…

All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your
May 19

09:10 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 5 (c…

May 25-27

Bank Holiday Cruise to Medway…

Jun 1

CCS Cruiser Race to Harty Ferr…

Jun 8

Ladies Race to Stangate Creek…

June 8-9

Cheese and Wine event in Stang…

Jun 8

11:00 - Adult Dinghy Sail Training

A few of the BYC Dinghy Sailing Instructors will be
Jun 9

Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race (re…

Jun 22

CCS Cruiser Race to Queenborou…


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.

For further details click here


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 further details click here

For Sale and Wanted

BYC Members boats and

boating related items

for sale or wanted

Boats, Tenders, Trollies,
Electronics & Equipment
Charts etc.

Click here to view

Weather for Canvey Island

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Tide predictions

Tuesday

19 March 2024

HW 07:28 4.54m
HW 20:21 4.31m

Wednesday

20 March 2024

HW 09:01 4.58m
HW 21:45 4.57m

Thursday

21 March 2024

HW 10:18 4.89m
HW 22:45 4.91m

Friday

22 March 2024

HW 11:11 5.18m
HW 23:29 5.18m

Saturday

23 March 2024

HW 11:51 5.35m
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