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
Coffee Mornings at BYC (various dates see poster)
Come along for coffee, cake and a chat. Meet up with existing friends, or make new. Cost £2.00 per person. Everyone welcome. More »
5 Oct 2026
BYC Winter Series Dinghy Racing - Commences Sunday 25th October
1st Winter - Sunday 25th October 2nd Winter - Sunday 1st November 3rd Winter - Sunday 8th November 4th Winter - Sunday 15th November 5th Winter - Sunday 6th December More »
4 Oct 2026
Interclub Prizegiving at Thames Estuary Yacht Club - Friday 30th October
Venue is Thames Estuary Yacht Club Prizes to be awarded include the cruiser RNLI Charity Race and the various Interclub Dinghy Team Race Trophies. Complimentary light finger buffet provided. Time from 8:00pm More »
3 Oct 2026
Family Friendly Halloween Party Saturday 31st October EVENT CANCELLED
Please see accompanying poster for full details. Time 07:00pm. More »
2 Oct 2026
Fireworks and Bonfire Night at BYC - Saturday 7th November
Guy making competition (get creative during the current school half term time). Raffle Tickets for the Christmas Hamper go on sale. Sale of RNLI Christmas Cards and merchandise by Richard and Sheila. Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework or large box display selection per family group. There will be More »
1 Oct 2026
New chart for entrance into the Ray Chanel
Please click on the file below to see the results of the latest survey (August 2026) of this area conducted by BYC members Phil Bostock and Dave Whitby. More »
19 Aug 2026
Upcoming events
| Oct 30 |
20:00 - Interclub Prizegiving at Thame…Venue is Thames Estuary Yacht Club Prizes to be |
| Oct 31 |
19:00 - Halloween Party - Fancy Dress,…Unfortunately, this event is cancelled. |
| Nov 1 |
15:20 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -… |
| Nov 7 |
18:30 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…Guy making competition. |
| Nov 8 |
10:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 3 -… |
| Nov 10 |
BYC Coffee Morning - from 10:3…Please see poster for further details and other planned Coffee |
| Nov 15 |
14:15 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 4 -… |
| Nov 21 |
19:00 - Laying Up Supper (07:00 for 07…BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.00 for 7:30pm |
| Nov 24 |
BYC Coffee Morning - from 10:3…Please see poster for further details and other planned Coffee |
| Nov 26 |
19:30 - Christmas Wreath Making NOW FU…Unfortunately, now fully booked. |
| Nov 28 |
Green Caravan lunch |
| Nov 28 |
Green Caravan lunch |
| Dec 4 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
| Dec 6 |
09:15 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 5 -… |
| Dec 6 |
12:00 - Essex Yacht Club "At Home" on…All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| Dec 6 |
15:00 - BYC Annual General MeetingElection of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc. |
| Dec 12 |
19:00 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…Traditional Christmas Dinner - please see accompanying poster for further |
| Dec 13 |
14:30 - BYC Children's Christmas Party…Time: 02:30pm to 05:30pm. Entertainment provided by "the", |
| Dec 20 |
14:00 - Punch Bowl with Snacks - from…Time: from 2:00 to 6:00pm. Complimentary punch (both alcoholic |
| Dec 25 |
12:00 - Christmas Day lunchtime Bar Op… |
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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Friday 30 October 2026 HW 02:37 5.59mHW 14:58 5.89m |
Saturday 31 October 2026 HW 03:21 5.34mHW 15:48 5.63m |
Sunday 1 November 2026 HW 04:10 5.06mHW 16:49 5.33m |
Monday 2 November 2026 HW 05:15 4.82mHW 18:04 5.10m |
Tuesday 3 November 2026 HW 06:41 4.71mHW 19:26 5.08m |
