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
Queen's Jubilee Cruise to Burnham Yacht Harbour - Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June
Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to Burnham Yacht Harbour Thursday 2nd to Sunday 5th June Please add your name to the berthing list on the clubs notice board More »
Published 14:40 on 23 May 2022
CCS RNLI Charity Cruiser Race to Stangate - Saturday 28th May
1st CCS Cruiser Race of the season. Entry donation will be required with all funds being donated to the RNLI. Entry forms available on the Cruiser Race page (see Download section at bottom of the page. More »
Published 14:34 on 23 May 2022
Benfleet Yacht Club "Centenary" celebration day - Saturday 10th September
On Saturday 10th September, Benfleet Yacht Club will be celebrating its centenary with the biggest event that the club has ever seen. Ride on the carousel, children can take a spin on the Teacups, indulge in a hog roast & dance to a fantastic line up of live music throughout the day & into the evening. For further details of this event, please visit the Centenary page on the BYC More »
Published 00:00 on 21 May 2022
2022 Centenary Celebration Dinghy Race - Sunday 12th June (Start 09:50).
Sunday 12th June - BYC Centenary Celebration Dinghy Race - Start 09:50 More »
Published 00:00 on 20 May 2022
BYC At Home - Friday 20th May from 8:00pm
All BYC members are invited. Come and meet members from other clubs.Complimentary finger buffet food provided. More »
Published 06:46 on 19 May 2022
Thames Estuary YC Cadet cruise to BYC with overnight camping - Saturday 14th May
On Saturday 14th May, the Thames Estuary Yacht Club Cadets will be sailing down to spend some fun-time at BYC. BYC Cadets are welcome to join in the fun. This is what's on offer: Arrive at BYC at 10.30 Rig and change to sail up to meet the TEYC cadets (optional) Sail back to BYC and enjoy some games on the field BBQ in the evening. TEYC Cadets will More »
Published 17:44 on 7 May 2022
Upcoming events
| May 27-30 |
Calais Rally - late May Bank H… CancelledMany members set out earlier in the week. Commodore's pontoon |
| May 28 |
CCS Boatacs RNLI Charity Cruis…1st CCS Cruiser Race of the season. Entry donation will |
| May 29 |
12:30 - Vice Commodores Trophy Dinghy…One off trophy race. |
| June 2-5 |
Queen's Jubilee Cruise to Burn…Details to be advised. |
| Jun 4 |
14:00 - Fun on the Water EventSupervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats |
| Jun 11 |
CCS Harty Ferry Cruiser Race2nd CCS Cruiser Race of the season. |
| Jun 12 |
09:50 - BYC Centenary Celebration Ding…Special celebration event for the BYC Centenary |
| Jun 12 |
10:00 - Rear Commodores Trophy Dinghy…One off trophy dinghy race |
| Jun 18 |
Adult Dinghy Sail TrainingDetails and timing to be advised. |
| Jun 25 |
CCS Upnor Cruiser Race3rd CCS Cruiser Race of the season. Organised by Island |
| Jul 2 |
Round Canvey Race - Row and Ro…Annual Round Canvey Race - both Rowing and Row/Sail. 1:00pm |
| Jul 3 |
14:30 - Kerry Cup Dinghy Race - Start…One off trophy dinghy race. Hopefully a pursuit race if |
| Jul 9 |
BYC Nore Race (Open Event) Din…NORE RACE 2022 IS SPONSORED BY ESSEX RIGGING |
| Jul 15 |
20:00 - BYC Nore Race PrizegivingPresentation of all Nore Race trophies and prizes. Crews, friends |
| Jul 16 |
14:00 - Island Yacht At Home eventAll BYC members are invited. Complimentary buffet food provided. Your |
| Jul 17 |
14:30 - Frye Trophy Dinghy Race - Star…One-off trophy dinghy race. Hopefully venturing out into the Ray |
| July 27-31 |
BYC Cadet Sail Training Week 2…BYC Cadet Week 2022 Wednesday 27th to Sunday |
| Jul 31 |
18:00 - Cadet Week - End of Week Award…Full details and timing will be provided nearer the time. |
| Aug 6 |
CCS River Blackwater Cruiser R…4th CCS Cruiser Race of the season. Destination tbe. |
| Aug 7 |
Ray Day - Fun on the Ray Sands…Take your boat: cruiser, sailing dinghy or rowing. BBQ, fun |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2022
Saturday 9thJuly
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 2022
Open Event
Saturday 2ndJuly
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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Monday 23 May 2022 HW 07:07 5.19mHW 19:37 4.86m |
Tuesday 24 May 2022 HW 08:21 5.13mHW 20:53 4.93m |
Wednesday 25 May 2022 HW 09:33 5.21mHW 22:02 5.10m |
Thursday 26 May 2022 HW 10:39 5.33mHW 23:00 5.28m |
Friday 27 May 2022 HW 11:33 5.42mHW 23:48 5.40m |
