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
Spring Work Party Weekend - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd March
Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please bring appropriate clothing and PPE: overalls, boots, gloves, masks etc. Start time both days, between 07:30 and 08:00am. Finish just after midday. The club bar will be open from 01:00pm. Please pop in for a drink and sandwich. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS (INCLUDING CADET MEMBERS) ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE More »
3 Feb 2026
BYC Paper Boat Race (RNLI Fund Raiser) - Sunday 8th March
Registration from 14:00 hrs. High Water time: 15:28 hrs. Raising funds for the RNLI. Entry fee £1 per vessel. Course: Across the creek - south to north, starting from either inside the BYC slipway, or one of the two pontoons either side of the slip. Rules and regulations: Hull to be made only from paper and cardboard. Can be sealed or painted to protect it from becoming waterlogged. Keel More »
2 Feb 2026
CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benfleet Yacht Club - Saturday 7th March
Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Details to be advised. To book your place, please either contact the BYC CCS rep. Ian Burtonshaw or add your name to the list on the BYC notice board. More »
2 Feb 2026
RYA Dinghy & Watersport Show at Farnborough - 21 & 22 February
The must-see sailing and watersports event of the year returns to Farnborough International on 21-22 February 2026 Featuring dinghy sailing, windsurfing, wingsurfing, foiling and paddleboarding, however you like to get afloat, we've got you covered. Join us for interactive family fun, watersports displays and demos, live coaching sessions, hundreds of boats and the biggest names in marine retail all under one roof. More »
24 Jan 2026
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 »
7 Jan 2026
BYC Sailing and Prizegiving Supper - Saturday 28th February
EVENT NOW FULL 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. Please note variation to date from that published in the printed "Entertainments Card" (was 14th February) More »
1 Jan 2026
Upcoming events
| February 21-22 |
Dinghy and Watersports Show at…The must-see sailing and watersports event |
| Feb 28 |
19:00 - Sailing and Rowing Prizegiving…Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the |
| Mar 7 |
19:30 - CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benf…Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Further |
| Mar 8 |
14:00 - BYC Paper Boat Race - RNLI fun…Please see accompanying poster for full details and timing. |
| Mar 13 |
20:00 - Alexandra Yacht Club "At Home"All BYC members invited. Timing to be confirmed. |
| Mar 21 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 22 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 22 |
12:15 - Leigh on Sea At Home event - S…All members of Benfleet Yacht Club invited. |
| Mar 28 |
19:00 - Fitting Out Supper (7:00 for 7…Time: 7:00pm for 7:30pm See accompanying poster for menu |
| Mar 29 |
09:15 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 1 -… |
| Apr 3 |
12:00 - Green Caravan Easter Dinner |
| Apr 5 |
14:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -… |
| Apr 6 |
13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) DayStarting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Easter |
| Apr 6 |
13:00 - Easter Fun on the Land. 1:00 t…Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar |
| Apr 19 |
13:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 3 -… |
| Apr 26 |
11:30 - Wakering Yacht Club "At Home"Time to be confirmed. All BYC members are invited. |
| May 1 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
| May 2-4 |
Easter Shakedown Cruise to Que… |
| May 3 |
13:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 4 -… |
| May 16-17 |
Cruise to Stangate Creek |
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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Tuesday 3 February 2026 HW 01:15 5.68mHW 13:36 5.89m |
Wednesday 4 February 2026 HW 01:55 5.79mHW 14:18 5.87m |
Thursday 5 February 2026 HW 02:33 5.81mHW 14:57 5.76m |
Friday 6 February 2026 HW 03:09 5.75mHW 15:33 5.56m |
Saturday 7 February 2026 HW 03:43 5.61mHW 16:09 5.32m |
