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
2021 BYC Round Canvey Race. Saturday 10th July.
A 14 mile long Rowing or Row and Sail "open" event around Canvey Island, starting and finishing from Benfleet Yacht Club. Open to anyone with a suitable vessel. For further details, and to download a copy of the race entry form and associated documents, please visit the Round Canvey Race event page . More »
Published 16:08 on 30 May 2021
Benfleet Yacht Club Nore Race - Saturday 19th June.
Good news, the Nore Race will be going ahead as planned this year. The race committee have now been granted full use of Southend Pier for race control. A copy of the official race programme and entry form are available either from the BYC website (Nore Race page) or paper copy from inside of the clubhouse. As usual, entries are open to all types of More »
Published 15:30 on 26 May 2021
Fathers Day "Roast Dinner" at BYC - Sunday 20th June 12:00 noon to 2:30pm
As lockdown is lifting, celebrate Fathers Day with your Dads, step-dads, father-in-laws or the father figures in your life and your family. Let us take away the stress of cooking dinner and come dine with us in our safe, controlled & socially distanced environment. 2 course meal £14.99. Children (under 12) £7.99 Roast Beef (chicken or nut roast alternative), Fluffy Roast Potatoes, homemade Cauliflower Cheese, Cabbage, Peas, Carrots, homemade Yorkshire More »
Published 06:36 on 25 May 2021
Covid19 19 Roadmap Step 3 - Re-opening of the clubhouse
Drink and Food can now be consumed inside. Bar Opening times returning to '7 days' from Wednesday 19th May. Catering service extended to 5 days (lunchtimes) from Wednesday 2nd June. Overnight stays on boats revised to "Rule of Six or Two Households". We are pleased to inform you that Step 3 of the Government Roadmap will be implemented on Monday 17th May. The main changes affecting us More »
Published 07:56 on 13 May 2021
Upcoming events
| Jun 19 |
BYC Nore Race (Open Event)Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held |
| Jun 20 |
Interclub Cruiser Challenge co…Incorporating the Town Cup for first monohull Cruiser. |
| Jun 25 |
20:00 - Nore Race PrizegivingPresentation of all Nore Race prizes. Free entry. Open to |
| Jun 26 |
12:00 - CANCELLED Mid-Summer Regatta Cancelled |
| Jul 3 |
CCS Upnor Cruiser Race (Start…4th CCS Cruiser Race of the season. Organised by Island |
| Jul 3 |
Dowsing Room private booking S… |
| Jul 10 |
Round Canvey Island Race - Row…An open race event for both rowing vessels and sailing |
| Jul 11 |
12:00 - Kerry Cup (Pursuit) Dinghy Rac…Pursuit Race with various start times depending on handicap. HW |
| Jul 17 |
CCS River Blackwater Cruiser R…5th CCS Cruiser Race of the season. HW 06:16. Destination |
| Jul 18 |
Ray Day Fun & BBQ on the sandsFun and games plus BBQ on the Ray Sands. Sail, |
| July 23-27 |
BYC Cadet Sail Training Week (… ProvisionalPlease be advised that |
| Jul 27 |
18:00 - Cadet Week - End of Week Award…Full details and timing will be provided nearer the time. |
| Jul 31 … Aug 1 |
Cruise to Medway Yacht ClubHW Saturday 31st July 06:18. |
| Aug 6 |
Dowsing Room private booking a…TS |
| Aug 8 |
11:00 - Commodores Trophy Dinghy Race.…Single Race Event Fast and Slow Handicap. HW 13:33 |
| Aug 22 |
11:00 - Rear Commodore's Trophy Dinghy…Single Race Event Fast and Slow Handicap. HW 13:27 |
| August 28-30 |
August Bank Holiday Cruise to…HW Saturday 28th 04:56. Destination dependant on the weather. |
| Sep 5 |
10:00 - Commodores Tea Fun on the Wate…Various events and activities: rowing & sailing. HW 12:28. Followed |
| Sep 5 |
11:30 - Commodores Tea DayFun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores |
| Sep 7 |
Dowsing Room private booking a… |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2021
Saturday 19th 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 2021
Open Event
Saturday 10th July
Row or Row/Sail around the entire
coast of Canvey Island:
a distance of 14.5 miles
Benfleet Yacht Club
is Open to
New Members
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We have both low cost moorings and winter lay-up facilities available. With all fees, you might keep a 29' yacht here for less than £600 per year.
