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
BYC Latest Covid19 Regulations
Interim statement: Supporting "Essex Tier 2" restrictions (Post National Lockdown 2). As from Wednesday 2nd December , the club site can re-open to members, but the clubhouse and bar must remain closed for the foreseeable future. You can once again work on your boat, go boating (sailing, rowing etc) and take exercise on the club grounds: all of which must be conducted within the Government regulations for More »
Published 00:00 on 29 Nov 2020
BYC Christmas Hamper Raffle.
The Entertainments Team have again arranged the annual Christmas raffle to win a great Hamper packed with festive goodies, with 2nd place receiving a Chestnut and Pear with Rum Panettone and 3rd place a Foxes Biscuit Selection Box. A full list of Hamper contents can be found in the attached file (see bottom of this email). The raffle will be drawn on Saturday 19th December. Tickets cost £1 a strip, purchased More »
Published 13:59 on 13 Nov 2020
BYC post Christmas "Virtual Quiz Night" via Zoom.
Wednesday 30th December - 07:30pm start. Following the success of the recent virtual Quiz Night (Nov 21st), it was agreed to hold another event to bridge the period between Christmas and the New Year. Further details will be advised when confirmed. Please email Paul Field at click here to send an email to book your place you will be sent joining instructions on the day. We look More »
Published 13:48 on 13 Nov 2020
BYC Dinghy Racing - "Winter Points Series"
UPDATE: Dinghy Racing at BYC can recommence after Wednesday 2nd December. Next Race 5th Winter on Sunday 13th December. Race schedule: 1st Winter Race - Sunday 4th October. CANCELLED due to strong wind forecast. 2nd Winter Race - Sunday 1st November. 3rd Winter Race - Sunday 15th November. Cancelled National Lock-down . 4th More »
Published 00:00 on 27 Sep 2020
Upcoming events
| Dec 5 |
CANCELLED - Rowing Carrow Cup |
| Dec 6 |
15:00 - POSTPONED Annual General Meeti…POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 28TH MARCH 2021 |
| Dec 11 |
19:30 - CANCELLED Christmas Carols & M… |
| Dec 12 |
19:30 - CANCELLED Christmas Dinner + F… |
| Dec 13 |
08:30 - 5th Winter Series Dinghy Race.…Hopefully going ahead. |
| Dec 25 |
12:00 - BYC Open Lunchtime - TO BE CON… |
| Dec 26 |
12:00 - BYC Open Lunchtime - TO BE CON… |
| Dec 27 |
08:00 - Icicle and Snowflake Trophy Di… |
| Dec 27 |
08:00 - Icicle and Snowflake Trophy Di… |
| Dec 30 |
19:30 - BYC Quiz Night via ZoomFollowing the success of the recent virtual Quiz Night (Nov |
| Jan 15 |
20:30 - TBC - Live Music Night - Andy…Selection of Blues music played by BYC Member Andy Hunt |
| Jan 30 … Feb 1 |
19:30 - CANCELLED - BYC "Burns Night S…Chieftain Major Frank McKay. Bagpipe music provided by professional Piper. |
| Jan 31 |
12:00 - New Year Reviver. Start 13:00Single Race Event. Fast & Slow Handicap. HW 14:22 |
| Feb 13 |
19:30 - Sailing & Rowing Prizegiving S…Celebration of achievement and participation |
| Feb 14 |
13:00 - Paper Boat RaceRNLI Fund Raising Event. Registration from 13:00 hrs. HW 14:23 |
| Feb 28 |
10:50 - Formidable February Dinghy Rac…Single race event. HW 13:22 |
| Mar 6 |
Combined Clubs Cruiser Race Se…Venue and time to be confirmed. |
| Mar 14 |
10:50 - Mad March Dinghy Race. Start 1…Fast & Slow Handicap. HW 13:24 Combined with |
| Mar 14 |
10:50 - 1st Spring Series Dinghy Race.…Spring Series Fast and Slow Handicap. HW 13:24. Combined |
| Mar 28 |
15:00 - 2020 Annual General Meeting (d…Placeholder for 2020 AGM (deferred from December due to Covid19). |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2020
Sunday 28th 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
Open Event
Saturday 4th 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.
