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
Cadet Week 2024 - video footage
Click on the link below to view video footage taken during Cadet Week. Complied by BYC member Terry Sparrowhawk. https://youtu.be/Q4hhNI-6zxM?si=3nrcALIPzXgF6NBV More »
16 Sep 2024
Interclub Prizegiving at Benfleet Yacht Club - Friday 8th November
Prizes to be awarded include all Interclub Cruiser Challenge Trophies (including the Town Cup), plus all Interclub Dinghy Team Race Trophies. Complimentary light finger buffet provided. Time 07:30 for 8:00pm More »
12 Sep 2024
Autumn Sunday Roast Dinner at BYC
ADVANCED NOTIFICATION FOR THESE PLANNED EVENTS DATES: Sunday 27th October and Sunday 24th November. Meals will be provided and served by "The Laughing Pear Catering Company". Full details of meals and prices etc will be provided nearer to the time of the event. Time: 12:30 for a 13:00 serving. More »
4 Sep 2024
"Barbie Cup" Cadet Sailing Race - Re-Run date Sunday 6th October
Re-run to be held in conjunction with the 1st Winter Series Race. A dinghy race for Cadets only, to celebrate the life of Markie Pell (known by many as "Barbie due to his pink coloured wetsuit), who provided paramedic cover during many years of BYC Cadet Sail Training Week. Mark's life was sadly cut short following a motorcycling incident. Start time 13:50 hours (approx.). More »
4 Aug 2024
BYC Nore Race - 2024 RESULTS AND PRIZEWINNERS
Both the "FINAL" 2024 Nore Race results and a list of the prizewinners are now available on the Nore Race page . Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held annually in the Thames Estuary. Entry open to all classes of sailing dinghies and cruisers: both monohull and multihull. Please see Nore Race page to download a More »
21 May 2024
Benfleet Yacht Club Cufflinks + other BYC accesories / branded clothing
Cufflinks. New arrival to the club. Containing the BYC Pennant in coloured enamels. Complete with storage / presentation box. Available to purchase from behind the bar at £10 a pair. Other BYC Accessories: Various accessories with the BYC logo are available for purchase from behind the bar: Ties £12.50, Lapel Badges £6.00, Centenary Badges £5.00, Blazer Badges £14.75, Cap Badges £4.00 More »
29 Apr 2024
Upcoming events
| Sep 21 |
Peter Cotgrove Memorial Trophy…Event organised by Leigh Sailing Club and Essex Yacht Club, |
| Sep 22 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against |
| Sep 27 |
20:00 - Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At…All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this |
| Sep 29 |
10:00 - Frye Trophy Dinghy Race - Star… |
| Oct 6 |
13:50 - Mark Pell Memorial Trophy "Bar…Re-run to be combined with the 1st Winter Series dinghy |
| Oct 6 |
13:50 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 1 -… |
| Oct 19 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 20 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 25 |
20:00 - 2024 Season Cruise Planning Ev…Benfleet Yacht Club hold five or six organised cruises each year. |
| Oct 26 |
18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…Details to be advised. Dress code - Black |
| Oct 27 |
12:30 - Sunday Roast Dinner - "SAVE TH…ADVANCED NOTIFICATION FOR THIS EVENT Meals will be provided |
| Nov 3 |
11:50 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -… |
| Nov 8 |
20:00 - Interclub Prizegiving at Benfl…Venue at Benfleet Yacht Club. Prizes to be awarded |
| Nov 9 |
19:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…With live "Fire Dancing show" and Guy making |
| Nov 16 |
19:30 - Laying Up Supper (07:30 for 08…BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.30 for 8pm |
| Nov 17 |
11:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 3 -… |
| Nov 23 |
19:00 - BYC Quiz (and Chips) NightTime 07:00 for 07:30pm. Please book your meal behind |
| Nov 24 |
12:30 - Sunday Roast Dinner - "SAVE TH…ADVANCED NOTIFICATION FOR THIS EVENT Meals will be provided |
| Dec 1 |
10:50 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 4 -… |
| Dec 1 |
12:00 - Essex Yacht Club "At Home"All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
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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Wednesday 18 September 2024 HW 01:08 6.02mHW 13:28 5.95m |
Thursday 19 September 2024 HW 01:51 6.18mHW 14:09 6.16m |
Friday 20 September 2024 HW 02:33 6.22mHW 14:48 6.29m |
Saturday 21 September 2024 HW 03:15 6.14mHW 15:29 6.29m |
Sunday 22 September 2024 HW 03:57 5.92mHW 16:09 6.14m |
