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
CCS Cruiser Race to Brightlingsea - Saturday 6th August
The next race in the CCS series of Port-to-Port races is the Essex Yacht Club race to the Blackwater on Saturday the 6th August The race starts at the Leigh Buoy at 08-00 and finishes at the Bateman's Tower on the River Colne The Colne Yacht Club have a Sonata open meeting on that weekend so Brightlingsea is expected to be busy if you require a berth at Brightlingsea please contact the Harbourmaster More »
Published 16:09 on 28 Jul 2022
Ray Day - Fun on the Ray Sands with BBQ - Sunday August 7th
Take your boat: cruiser, sailing dinghy or rowing. BBQ, fun and games on the sands Tide Times (High Water) HW 07:53 4.88m and HW 20:21 5.06m Please bring suitable clothing in case of change in weather and sun cream etc. More »
Published 00:00 on 26 Jul 2022
August Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to Harty Ferry - combined with the Centenary Celebration Race
Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August The August Bank Holiday Weekend cruise will visiting Harty Ferry on the Saturday and ownwards to Queenborough on Sunday before returning to BYC on the Monday. This event will be combined with a one-off cruiser race on Saturday 27th, to mark the BYC Centenary. It is hoped that all boats planning to join the cruise will participate in the race too. Race Instructions: Start time: More »
Published 00:00 on 25 Jul 2022
Fun on the Water Event - Sunday 28th August
Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats present High Water time = HW 14:18 5.67m More »
Published 00:00 on 23 Jul 2022
Upcoming events
| Aug 27 |
BYC Centenary Cruiser Race to…Saturday 27th The August Bank Holiday Weekend cruise will |
| August 27-29 |
August Bank Holiday Weekend Cr…Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August The August Bank |
| Aug 28 |
12:00 - Fun on the Water EventSupervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats |
| Sep 4 |
Interclub Cruiser Challenge co…Competing for the following trophies: Interclub Cruiser |
| Sep 10 |
BYC @100 Centenary Celebration…On Saturday 10th September, Benfleet Yacht Club will be celebrating |
| Sep 24 |
CCS Queenborough Cruiser raceFinal CCS Cruiser Race of the season |
| Sep 24 |
10:00 - Adult Dinghy Sail Training |
| Sep 24 |
10:30 - Adult Dinghy Sail TrainingDetails to be advised. |
| October 1-2 |
Cruise to Chatham MarinaDetails to be advised. |
| Oct 9 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Further details to be advised nearer the time. |
| Oct 15 |
07:30 - BYC Autumn Work Party Weekend…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 16 |
07:30 - BYC Autumn Work Party Weekend…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 21 |
20:00 - 2023 Season Cruise Planning Ev… |
| Oct 23 |
10:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 1 -…Winter Series Race 1 of 5. |
| Oct 29 |
18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…Cost £ tbe per head - payment must be made |
| Nov 5 |
19:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework per |
| Nov 6 |
09:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 2 -…Winter Series Race 2 of 5. |
| Nov 12 |
19:30 - Laying Up SupperDetails to be advised. |
| Nov 13 |
13:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 3 -…Winter Series Race 3 of 5. |
| Nov 26 |
19:00 - BYC Quiz NightTime 07:00 for 07:30pm. Please book your meal behind |
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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Thursday 11 August 2022 HW 00:12 5.59mHW 12:48 5.46m |
Friday 12 August 2022 HW 01:10 5.87mHW 13:39 5.69m |
Saturday 13 August 2022 HW 02:02 6.07mHW 14:25 5.87m |
Sunday 14 August 2022 HW 02:49 6.15mHW 15:09 5.97m |
Monday 15 August 2022 HW 03:34 6.12mHW 15:51 5.99m |
