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
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 »
5 Oct 2026
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 »
4 Sep 2026
BYC Annual Dinner - Saturday 17th October NOW FULL
Unfortunately, now fully booked Time 6:30 for 7:00 pm. Silver Service three course dinner provided by "Brad Simpson Events". See accompanying photos for menu choices and further details. Live music provided by the "Old Hat Duo Singers". Cost £42 per person. Dress code - Black Tie and Evening Dress. Book now open. Payment with booking required. Card payment accepted behind the bar. More »
4 Sep 2026
2027 Season Cruise Planning Evening - Friday 23rd October
Starting at 8:00pm Benfleet Yacht Club hold five or six organised cruises each year. Our cruising events are usually a great success and well attended. Typical events are: Easter weekend cruise - destination typically Queenborough Early May Bank Holiday cruise to Chatham Marina with BBQ Wine and Cheese event in Stangate Creek August Bank Holiday Cruise - destination varies to suit the tide times End of Season More »
3 Sep 2026
Family Friendly Halloween Party Saturday 31st October
Please see accompanying poster for full details. Time 07:00pm. More »
2 Sep 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 11 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 11 |
12:30 - Island Yacht Club "At Home" ev…All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. |
| Oct 13 |
BYC Coffee Morning - from 10:3…Please see poster for further details and other planned Coffee |
| Oct 17 |
18:30 - BYC "101st" Annual Dinner (6:3…Silver Service three course dinner provided by "Brad Simpson Events". |
| Oct 23 |
20:00 - 2027 Season Cruise Planning Ev…Benfleet Yacht Club typically hold five or six organised cruises |
| Oct 25 |
10:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 1 -… |
| Oct 27 |
BYC Coffee Morning - from 10:3…Please see poster for further details and other planned Coffee |
| 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,… |
| Nov 1 |
15:20 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -… |
| Nov 7 |
17:00 - 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 Reef MakingDetails to be advised and start time confirmed. |
| 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 |
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 11 October 2026 HW 01:29 5.86mHW 13:42 5.93m |
Monday 12 October 2026 HW 02:02 5.84mHW 14:15 5.97m |
Tuesday 13 October 2026 HW 02:34 5.79mHW 14:48 5.94m |
Wednesday 14 October 2026 HW 03:06 5.69mHW 15:23 5.80m |
Thursday 15 October 2026 HW 03:36 5.51mHW 15:57 5.57m |
