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
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
August Bank Holiday Cruise to Stangate - 29th to 31st August
August Bank Holiday Cruise to Stangate incorporating trip to Lower Halstow Beer & Cider Festival. Anchor in Stargate Creek and take your dinghy to Lower Halstow for the festival. More »
19 Aug 2026
Commodores Tea Day - Fun and Festivities on land and water - Sunday 13th September
Fun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores Tea. Time: 12:00pm onwards. On water activities start from approximately 1:00pm. See the accompanying poster for a full list of activities on both land and water. More »
12 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
| August 29-31 |
August Bank Holiday Cruise to… |
| Sep 5 |
CCS River Blackwater Cruiser R…incorporating the BYC "Jarvis Trophy" |
| September 5-6 |
CCS River Blackwater Cruise (c… |
| Sep 13 |
12:00 - Commodores Tea Day - 12:00 onw…Fun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores |
| Sep 19 |
20:00 - Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At…All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this |
| Sep 26 |
CCS RNLI Charity Cruiser Race…incorporating the BYC "Wilson" trophy |
| Sep 26 |
Peter Cotgrove Memorial Trophy…Event organised by Leigh Sailing Club and Essex Yacht Club, |
| Sep 27 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race hos…Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against |
| October 3-4 |
End of Season Cruise to Medway…Final BYC cruise of the season |
| Oct 10 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 11 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 17 |
18:30 - BYC "101st" Annual Dinner (6:3…Silver Service three course dinner provided by tbe. Live |
| Oct 23 |
20:00 - 2027 Season Cruise Planning Ev…Benfleet Yacht Club typically hold five or six organised cruises |
| Oct 25 |
10:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 1 -… |
| Oct 31 |
19:00 - Halloween Party - Fancy Dress,… |
| Nov 1 |
15:20 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 2 -… |
| Nov 7 |
17:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…Guy making competition. |
| Nov 8 |
10:00 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 3 -… |
| 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 |
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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Wednesday 19 August 2026 HW 05:30 5.23mHW 17:43 5.36m |
Thursday 20 August 2026 HW 06:07 4.94mHW 18:27 5.03m |
Friday 21 August 2026 HW 06:53 4.65mHW 19:27 4.70m |
Saturday 22 August 2026 HW 07:58 4.42mHW 20:44 4.51m |
Sunday 23 August 2026 HW 09:24 4.40mHW 22:05 4.60m |
