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
Easter Cruise to the River Blackwater
River Blackwater Easter Cruise Change Of Venue The Easter cruise was originally planned to go to Heybridge Basin on the river Blackwater. Unfortunately, this is not possible as the lock gates are currenlty out of service. Therefore, the cruise plans are revised as below. Easter Friday - anchor in Pyfleet Creek for the evening, with a get-together for sundowners on More »
12 Apr 2025
Sunday Roast Dinner - Sunday 20th April (lunchtime)
"Sailors Rest Kitchen" Sunday Roast Dinner - Sunday 20th April Telephone Kirsty on 07851 688813 to make a booking Book by Friday 18t See attached image for full details. More »
1 Apr 2025
Announcing "Kirsty" BYC's New Caterer
We are pleased to announce that we have a new Caterer at BYC. Kirsty will be opening the "Sailors Rest" kitchen on Thursday 27th March at 11:30am. The Sailors Rest Kitchen will be open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday lunchtimes each week. Initially, there will be sandwiches, baguettes, hot and cold snacks, plus a daily special available. We hope, with your support, this can be expanded to More »
19 Mar 2025
Cadet Easter Fun - Monday 21st April
Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Easter Egg Hunt Word Challenge Face Painting Colouring Competition Cake Sale Use the children's play area Draw of the Easter Raffle. Tickets available to purchase from behind the bar. Bring your parents for a drink in the bar. The sheets for the colouring competition can be downloaded at the bottom of this page. More »
6 Mar 2025
Cadet Sail Training Week 2025
Thursday 24th July to Monday 28th July Inclusive. "Expression of Interest" (Booking Registration) opens on Saturday 1st March, and will close on 21st April . Students must be, as a minimum, turning 8 years old "in the year Cadet Week is being held". Maximum age is 17 years old. All participants must be a Cadet member prior to applying for a place. Please submit any new More »
23 Feb 2025
RYA First Aid Course at BYC
RYA First Aid Courses at BYC Two options on dates: either Sunday 18th May or Sunday 6th July (time: 9.00am 5.00pm) Cost: £50.00 per person The cost includes the provision and use of all the training equipment together with a First Aid book and RYA certificate on completion For further details and to register your "expression of interest", please go to the " Book Events " section on the BYC More »
22 Feb 2025
Upcoming events
| April 18-21 |
Easter Cruise to the River Bla…River Blackwater Easter Cruise -- Change Of Venue The |
| Apr 20 |
Sunday Roast Dinner (lunchtime…"Sailors Rest Kitchen" Sunday Roast Dinner |
| Apr 21 |
13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) DayStarting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Easter |
| Apr 21 |
13:00 - Easter Fun on the Land. 1:00 t…Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar |
| Apr 27 |
11:30 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 5 -… |
| May 3-5 |
Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to… |
| May 9 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
| May 10 |
09:30 - Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro… |
| May 11 |
11:30 - Vice Commodores Trophy Dinghy… |
| May 18 |
09:00 - RYA First Aid courseRYA First Aid Courses at BYC Two options |
| May 24-26 |
Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to… |
| Jun 3 |
17:30 - Evening "social rowing" for al…An evening of rowing on the tide. Open to both |
| Jun 7 |
CCS Cruiser race to Upnor (org… |
| Jun 7 |
Support Boat Refresher Trainin…Timing and details to be advised. |
| Jun 8 |
10:00 - Rear Commodores Trophy Dinghy… |
| Jun 14 |
Ladies Race to Stangate Creek… |
| June 14-15 |
Cheese and Wine event in Stang… |
| Jun 15 |
Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race (re… |
| Jun 15 |
14:30 - Kerry Cup Dinghy Race - Start… |
| Jun 19 |
17:30 - Evening "social rowing" for al…An evening of rowing on the tide. Open to both |
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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Sunday 20 April 2025 HW 05:28 4.94mHW 17:45 4.72m |
Monday 21 April 2025 HW 06:25 4.74mHW 18:51 4.52m |
Tuesday 22 April 2025 HW 07:42 4.65mHW 20:17 4.50m |
Wednesday 23 April 2025 HW 09:06 4.81mHW 21:42 4.75m |
Thursday 24 April 2025 HW 10:19 5.14mHW 22:49 5.14m |
