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
Ray Day BBQ and Fun on the sands - Sunday 28th July
Fun and games plus BBQ on the Ray Sands. Sail, Row or blag a lift. High water: 06:27 and 18:37 hours. Contact Keith and Wendy Webster for further details. More »
10 Jul 2024
BYC Nore Race - 2024 RESULTS AND PRIZEWINNERS
Both the "FINAL" 2024 Nore Race results and a list of the prizewinners are now available on the Nore Race page . Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held annually in the Thames Estuary. Entry open to all classes of sailing dinghies and cruisers: both monohull and multihull. Please see Nore Race page to download a More »
21 May 2024
CCS Cruiser Race Programme 2024
1) Harty Ferry - Saturday 1st June 2) Queenborough - Saturday 22nd June 3) River Blackwater - Saturday 13th July 4) RNLI Charity Race to Stangate - Saturday 20th July 5) Interclub Cruiser Challenge & Team Race (with Town Cup) - Suday 28th July 6) Upnor - Saturday 3rd August More »
19 May 2024
Round Canvey Race - Row or Row/Sail Saturday 6th July
RESULTS OF THE 2024 ROUND CANVEY RACE ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THE RCR PAGE Annual Round Canvey Race - both Rowing and Row/Sail. Start at 12:15pm. Entry fee £8 per crew member. Mostly with the tide. 4 tidal barrages and bridges to go under (masts to come down) Bar open all day, BBQ food available to purchase. Large slipway. Ample on-site parking for cars and trailers. Showers More »
18 May 2024
Benfleet Yacht Club Cufflinks + other BYC accesories / branded clothing
Cufflinks. New arrival to the club. Containing the BYC Pennant in coloured enamels. Complete with storage / presentation box. Available to purchase from behind the bar at £10 a pair. Other BYC Accessories: Various accessories with the BYC logo are available for purchase from behind the bar: Ties £12.50, Lapel Badges £6.00, Centenary Badges £5.00, Blazer Badges £14.75, Cap Badges £4.00 More »
29 Apr 2024
Freshly Made Sandwiches available to purchase in the bar
Hannah from "Coffee and Moore", a local Benfleet based business providing light lunches to the Benfleet community, will now be supplying freshly prepared pre-packed sandwiches to the Club at a very reasonable price of £3.20 per pack. Initially deliveries will be 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will adjust the delivery schedule with demand. Please come along for a lunchtime drink and a sandwich in support of the Club. More »
28 Apr 2024
Upcoming events
| Jul 28 |
Interclub Cruiser Challenge &… |
| Jul 28 |
Ray Day Fun & BBQ on the sandsFun and games plus BBQ on the Ray Sands. Sail, |
| Aug 3 |
CCS Cruiser race to Upnor (org… |
| August 3-7 |
Cadet Sail Training Week 2024UPDATE (20th June 2024) : Please note |
| August 24-26 |
August Bank Holiday Cruise to…With dinner in the Royal Burnham Yacht Club (Sunday evening). |
| Aug 31 |
Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro… |
| Sep 1 |
Mark Pell Memorial Trophy "Bar…A dinghy race for Cadets only to celebrate the life |
| Sep 8 |
12:00 - Commodores Tea DayFun and Festivities on land and water. Plus the Commodores |
| Sep 8 |
14:45 - Commodores Tea Day - on water…Programme to be advised. Incorporating the Commodores Trophy dinghy race. |
| September 14-15 |
Cruise to Medway Yacht ClubFinal Cruise of the 2024 season |
| Sep 15 |
08:00 - Adult Dinghy Sail TrainingA few of the BYC Dinghy Sailing Instructors will be |
| Sep 21 |
Peter Cotgrove Memorial Trophy…Event organised by Leigh Sailing Club and Essex Yacht Club, |
| Sep 22 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against |
| Sep 27 |
20:00 - Thames Estuary Yacht Club "At…All BYC members are invited. You're chance to visit this |
| Sep 29 |
10:00 - Frye Trophy Dinghy Race - Star… |
| Oct 6 |
13:50 - Winter Dinghy Series Race 1 -… |
| Oct 19 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 20 |
08:00 - Autumn Work Party weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 25 |
20:00 - 2025 Season Cruise Planning Ev…Benfleet Yacht Club hold five or six organised cruises each |
| Oct 26 |
18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…Details to be advised. Dress code - Black |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2024
Saturday 29th 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 2024
Open Event
Saturday 6th 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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Saturday 27 July 2024 HW 05:37 5.64mHW 17:48 5.67m |
Sunday 28 July 2024 HW 06:27 5.38mHW 18:37 5.50m |
Monday 29 July 2024 HW 07:21 5.12mHW 19:36 5.29m |
Tuesday 30 July 2024 HW 08:25 4.90mHW 20:46 5.09m |
Wednesday 31 July 2024 HW 09:39 4.79mHW 22:03 5.01m |
