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
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
BYC Children's Christmas Party - Sunday 13th December
Time: 02:30pm to 05:30pm. Entertainment, plus a visit and gift by Santa. Cost £8 per child (please pay CASH on the door). The party is for Cadets, plus members children and grand children, of 12 years old and under. Children under the age of 5 to be accompanied by an adult. Please add your child's name and details to the list on the clubs notice board together with your contribution of More »
29 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
2026 Round Canvey Race Results
Please select the file below to view the results from this years race. More »
15 Jul 2026
Upcoming events
| 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… |
| Dec 26 |
Leigh on Sea Sailing Club Bras…BYC dinghies have the opportunity to take part in the |
| Dec 26 |
12:00 - Boxing Day lunchtime Bar Open… |
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 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 |
Wednesday 4 November 2026 HW 08:07 4.88mHW 20:44 5.25m |
Thursday 5 November 2026 HW 09:17 5.16mHW 21:49 5.46m |
