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
2024 Christmas Hamper Raffle
Tickets £1 per strip. To be drawn on Saturday 14th December at the BYC Christmas Dinner. Please see accompanying poster for full details of prizes. Tickets for sale at each of the upcoming functions, or from behind the bar. More »
10 Dec 2024
BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Frivolities - Saturday 14th December
Time 7:30 for 8:00pm. Traditional Christmas Dinner - please see accompanying poster for further details and menu choices. Cost £27.50 per person. Book now open. Payment with booking. Dress code - Christmas Jumpers and other similar festiv attire. The draw for the Christmas Hamper raffle will also take place during this evening. More »
10 Dec 2024
Icicle and Snowflake Trophy Dinghy Race
Celebrate New Years Day on the Water with the annual BYC Hangover Icicle Race. Fast and Slow Handicap classes, competing for the Icicle and Snowflake Trophies. Start time: 11:50am. Time for a drink the bar afterwards. Please note change of date from printed sailing programme booklet which shows 12th January. More »
9 Dec 2024
BYC Children's Christmas Party - Sunday 15th December
With Entertainment provided by Miss Christmas. Time from 03:00pm to 06:00pm. Cost £8 per child. The party is for Cadets, plus members children and grand children, of 12 years old and under. Children under the age of 5 to be accompanied by an adult. Please add your child's name and details to the list on the clubs notice board together with your contribution of food the food list. List closes on More »
9 Dec 2024
Punch Bowl and Nibbles
Sunday 22nd December. Come along during the afternoon for a free glass of punch and nibbles. The bar will be open from 12:00 to 6:00pm. Both alcoholic and drivers (non-alcoholic) will be available. More »
8 Dec 2024
Christmas Bar Opening Times
Revised Bar Opening Times during the Christmas and New Year Period: Christmas Eve - Tuesday 24th - from 11:30am to 03:00pm. Closed in the evening. Christmas Day - Wednesday 25th - from 12:00 to 02:00pm. Manned by the Commodore. Boxing Day - Thursday 26th - from 12:00 to 02:00pm. Manned by the Vice Commodore. New Years Eve - Tuesday 31st -from 11:30am to 3:00pm. Closed in More »
7 Dec 2024
Upcoming events
| Dec 14 |
19:30 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…Traditional Christmas Dinner - please see accompanying poster for further |
| Dec 15 |
10:30 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 5 -… |
| Dec 15 |
15:00 - BYC Children's Christmas PartyCost £ tbe per child. The party is for |
| Dec 22 |
14:00 - Punch Bowl with SnacksTime: from 2:00 to 6:00pm. Complimentary punch (both alcoholic |
| Dec 24 |
11:30 - Christmas Eve Bar revised open…From 11:30am to 3:00pm. Closed in the evening time. |
| Dec 25 |
12:00 - Christmas Day Lunchtime Bar Op… |
| Dec 26 |
12:00 - Boxing Day Lunchtime Bar Openi… |
| Dec 31 |
11:30 - New Years Eve revised bar open…From 11:30am to 3:00pm. Closed in the evening time. |
| Jan 1 |
11:50 - Icicle & Snowflake Trophy Ding…Fast and Slow Handicap classes, competing for the |
| Jan 1 |
12:00 - New Years Day revised bar open…Revised bar opening times: from 12:00am to 4:00pm. Closed in |
| January 11-12 |
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course…This course is run by BYC member Mike Wilkinson (proprietor |
| January 18-19 |
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course…This course is run by BYC member Mike Wilkinson (proprietor |
| Jan 18 |
19:30 - Guess the "Theme Tune" Night (…Further details to be advised. Complimentary light finger buffet provided. |
| Feb 1 |
19:30 - Burns Night SupperTime 07:30. Piper: Paul Young. Master of Ceremonies |
| Feb 9 |
12:30 - Sunday Roast DinnerMeals will be provided and served by "The Laughing Pear |
| Feb 15 |
19:30 - Sailing and Rowing Prizegiving…Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the |
| Feb 22 |
19:30 - BYC Quiz NightForm your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), |
| Mar 29 |
19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8…Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm Catering provided by "tba" |
| Apr 21 |
13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) DayDetails to be advised. |
| May 9 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2025
Saturday 21s 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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Thursday 12 December 2024 HW 09:11 5.27mHW 21:53 5.34m |
Friday 13 December 2024 HW 10:11 5.47mHW 22:49 5.45m |
Saturday 14 December 2024 HW 11:05 5.65mHW 23:40 5.54m |
Sunday 15 December 2024 HW 11:56 5.79m |
Monday 16 December 2024 HW 00:27 5.60mHW 12:45 5.86m |
