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
Autumn Work Party Weekend - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October
Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please bring appropriate clothing and PPE: overalls, boots, gloves, masks etc. Start time both days, between 07:30 and 08:00am. Finish just after midday. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS (INCLUDING CADET MEMBERS) ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE WORK PARTY FOR SAFETY REASONS (agreed by General Committee). More »
19 Sep 2023
BYC Annual Dinner - Saturday 28th October
Time 06:30 for 07:00pm. Silver Service catering provided by Affinity. Glass of Prosecco on entry. Music provided by singer Darren James. Please see accompanying photo showing full menu options. Cost £40 per person - payment to be made with booking. Book behind bar open from Monday 25th September. Dress code - Black Tie and Evening Dress. Due to the popularity of this event, bookings are initially More »
19 Sep 2023
Fireworks and Bonfire Night at BYC - Saturday 4th November
Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework per family group. Bonfire starts at 7:00pm. Hot food will be available to purchase from 5:00pm onwards. Help is also required to assist with setting up the bonfire on the morning (from 10am). THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF BENFLEET YACHT CLUB AND THEIR CLSOE FRIENDS AND FAMILY ONLY More »
19 Sep 2023
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at Essex YC - Sunday 1st October
Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against members of other local yacht clubs. Contact Graham Kemp to take part. High Water times: HW 02:19 6.19m and HW 14:33 6.25m More »
19 Sep 2023
Upcoming events
| Sep 30 |
Peter Cotgrove Memorial Trophy…Event organised by Leigh Sailing Club, on the day prior |
| Oct 1 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against |
| Oct 15 |
12:15 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 1 -… |
| Oct 20 |
20:00 - 2024 Season Cruise Planning Ev…A meeting of like-minded BYC cruising members, in order to |
| Oct 21 |
Cadet Halloween Disco ProvisionalThis event is currently "provisional" depending on the interest received |
| Oct 21 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 22 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 28 |
18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…Silver Service catering provided by Affinity. Music provided by |
| Nov 4 |
19:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF BENFLEET YACHT CLUB AND |
| Nov 12 |
10:15 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -… |
| Nov 18 |
19:30 - Laying Up Supper (07:30 for 08…BYC Laying up Supper - Time 7.30 for 8pm |
| Nov 19 |
15:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 3 -… |
| Nov 25 |
19:00 - BYC Quiz (and Chips) NightTime 07:00 for 07:30pm. Please book your meal behind |
| Nov 26 |
09:45 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 4 -… |
| Dec 1 |
19:00 - Cadet Annual General Meeting (…Details to be advised. |
| Dec 8 |
19:30 - Christmas Carols and Mince Pie…Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be |
| Dec 10 |
15:00 - BYC Annual General MeetingElection of the Commodore, Flag Officers and Committee Members etc. |
| Dec 16 |
19:30 - BYC Christmas Dinner, Fun & Fr…Traditional Christmas Dinner Time7.30 - 8.00pm Cost £tba Dress |
| Dec 17 |
14:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 5 -… |
| Dec 17 |
15:00 - BYC Children's Christmas PartyCost £ tbe per child. The party is for |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2024
Saturday 29th 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 2023
Open Event
Saturday 22nd 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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Sunday 24 September 2023 HW 07:09 4.55mHW 20:03 4.79m |
Monday 25 September 2023 HW 08:54 4.48mHW 21:41 4.95m |
Tuesday 26 September 2023 HW 10:31 4.81mHW 23:03 5.37m |
Wednesday 27 September 2023 HW 11:39 5.27m |
Thursday 28 September 2023 HW 00:04 5.78mHW 12:30 5.66m |
