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 Morning Tuesday 28th January
Come along for coffee, cake and a chat. Meet up with existing friends, or make new. Cost £2.00 per person. Everyone welcome. More »
6 Jan 2025
Icicle and Snowflake Trophy Dinghy Race - Rescheduled to Sunday 19th January
Race rescheduled for a third time to Sunday 19th January, due to unsuitable weather conditions on all previous dates. Start time 14:30 Fast and Slow Handicap classes, competing for the Icicle and Snowflake Trophies. More »
6 Jan 2025
Guess the "Catchphrase" Night (with buffet) - Saturday 18th January
Time: 07:30pm. Teams of 8 people. Family and friends welcome. Complimentary light finger buffet provided. See accompanying poster for further details. More »
5 Jan 2025
Burns Night Celebration Supper - Saturday 1st February
Time 07:00 for 07:30. Piper: Paul Young. Master of Ceremonies Andrew: MacFarlane Catering: Silver service four course meal by Affinity. Please see accompanying pictures for further details and menu. Cost: £30 per person. Book behind bar now open (please pay when booking - card payments accepted). Complimentary Dram of Malt Whisky provided. Dress code: Black Tie (dinner suit) and evening dress. More »
4 Jan 2025
BYC Sailing and Prizegiving Supper - Saturday 15th February
Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the social and supper Time: 07:00 for7:30pm Please see accompanying pictures for menu choices and further details. Cost, adults £22 and Cadets £20 per person. More »
3 Jan 2025
Sunday Roast Dinner - Sunday 9th February
Meals will be provided and served by "The Laughing Pear Catering Company". Time: 12:30 for a 13:00 serving. See accompanying photographs for details of cost and menu etc. More »
2 Jan 2025
Upcoming events
| January 18-19 |
RYA Day Skipper Theory Course…This course is run by BYC member Mike Wilkinson (proprietor |
| Jan 18 |
19:30 - Guess the "Catchphrase" Night…Teams of 8 people. Family and friends welcome. Complimentary light |
| Jan 19 |
14:30 - RESCHEDULLED - Icicle & Snowfl…Third time reschedule of this race. |
| Jan 25 |
10:30 - Presentation and demonstration… ProvisionalStart time 10:30am. Chris Henderson of "Blue Marine Sails |
| Jan 28 |
10:30 - Tea / Coffee, Cake and Chat mo…Just a small fee of £2 per person attending. |
| Feb 1 |
19:30 - Burns Night SupperTime 07:00 for 07:30 pm. Please see accompanying pictures |
| Feb 2 |
14:00 - Formidable February Dinghy Rac… |
| Feb 9 |
12:30 - Sunday Roast DinnerMeals will be provided and served by "The Laughing Pear |
| Feb 15 |
19:00 - Sailing and Rowing Prizegiving…Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the |
| Feb 16 |
13:00 - BYC Paper Boat Race (RNLI Fund…Registration from 13:00 hrs. High Water time: 14:57 hrs. |
| Feb 21 |
18:00 - Cadet Social - Indoor Golf at…Mulligans indoor golf, Festival Leisure Park on 21st February 2025. |
| Feb 22 |
20:00 - BYC Quiz NightForm your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), |
| Feb 28 |
20:00 - Friday Evening Presentation by…Further details to be advised. |
| Mar 2 |
12:15 - Leigh on Sea At Home event - S…All members of Benfleet Yacht Club invited. |
| Mar 2 |
12:45 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 1 -… |
| Mar 8 |
19:30 - CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benf…Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Further |
| Mar 16 |
12:30 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -… |
| Mar 22 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 23 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 29 |
19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8…Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm Catering provided by "tba" |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race 202
Open Event
Saturday 21st 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 2025
Open Event
Saturday 12th 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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Saturday 18 January 2025 HW 03:02 5.47mHW 15:27 5.41m |
Sunday 19 January 2025 HW 03:36 5.37mHW 16:03 5.22m |
Monday 20 January 2025 HW 04:09 5.24mHW 16:39 5.01m |
Tuesday 21 January 2025 HW 04:45 5.07mHW 17:15 4.81m |
Wednesday 22 January 2025 HW 05:26 4.86mHW 18:00 4.62m |
