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
Easter Raffle - Tickets now on sale
Tickets are available to purchase from behind the bar. Draw will take place on Easter Monday. More »
1 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 »
1 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 »
19 Feb 2026
CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benfleet Yacht Club - Saturday 7th March
Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Please see accompanying poster for full details. To book your place, please either contact the BYC CCS rep. Ian Burtonshaw or add your name to the list on the BYC notice board. More »
2 Feb 2026
BYC Paper Boat Race (RNLI Fund Raiser) - Sunday 8th March
Registration from 14:00 hrs. High Water time: 15:28 hrs. Raising funds for the RNLI. Entry fee £1 per vessel. Course: Across the creek - south to north, starting from either inside the BYC slipway, or one of the two pontoons either side of the slip. Rules and regulations: Hull to be made only from paper and cardboard. Can be sealed or painted to protect it from becoming waterlogged. Keel More »
1 Feb 2026
Spring Work Party Weekend - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd 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 »
31 Jan 2026
Alexandra Yacht Club "At Home" Event - Friday 13th March
Time: from 07:00pm. See accompanying poster for details of location. More »
28 Jan 2026
Leigh on Sea "At Home" event - Sunday 22nd March
Starting at 12:15. All Benfleet Yacht Club members are invited. More »
27 Jan 2026
Upcoming events
| Mar 7 |
19:30 - CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benf…Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Further |
| Mar 8 |
14:00 - BYC Paper Boat Race - RNLI fun…Please see accompanying poster for full details and timing. |
| Mar 13 |
19:00 - Alexandra Yacht Club "At Home"All BYC members invited. See accompanying poster for location |
| Mar 21 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| 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 16-17 |
Cruise to Stangate Creek |
| May 17 |
12:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 5 -… |
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 1 March 2026 HW 11:03 5.33mHW 23:34 5.31m |
Monday 2 March 2026 HW 11:56 5.62m |
Tuesday 3 March 2026 HW 00:19 5.58mHW 12:39 5.77m |
Wednesday 4 March 2026 HW 00:58 5.74mHW 13:17 5.82m |
Thursday 5 March 2026 HW 01:33 5.85mHW 13:52 5.80m |
