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
Quiz Night at BYC - Saturday 1st April starting at 08:00pm
Form your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), or join one on the night. Liquid prizes. Entry £1.50 per adult and £0.50 Cadets. No need to book. Bring your own nibbles. More »
19 Mar 2023
Spring Work Party Weekend - Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th 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. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 12 YEARS (INCLUDING CADET MEMBERS) ARE NOT PERMITTED TO ATTEND THE WORK PARTY FOR SAFETY REASONS (agreed by General Committee). More »
19 Mar 2023
Beer Festival at Thames Estuary Yacht Club (RNLI fund raiser) - Saturday 1st April
Time: starting at 12:30 through to 8:00pm. A selection of 14 different Ales and Cider This is the second event hosted by Thames Estuary YC. 50% of the profits go the the RNLI. All BYC members are invited. More »
18 Mar 2023
Spring Series Dinghy Racing - First Race Sunday 12th March
Sunday 12th March sees the start of the Spring Series Dinghy Racing. Both Fast and Slow Handicap classes. Five races in total. See the d ingh for dates and times. More »
28 Feb 2023
Upcoming events
| Mar 25 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Mar 26 |
08:00 - Spring Work Party Weekend (Day…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Apr 1 |
12:00 - Beer Festival at Thames Estuar…This is the second event hosted by Thames Estuary YC. |
| Apr 1 |
20:00 - BYC Quiz NightForm your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), |
| Apr 2 |
09:45 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -… |
| Apr 10 |
14:00 - Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro…Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats |
| Apr 22 |
19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8… |
| Apr 23 |
14:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 3 -… |
| Apr 29 |
Shakedown Cruise to Queenborou… |
| May 6 |
King Charles III Coronation |
| May 6-8 |
Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise (d… Provisional |
| May 7 |
13:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 4 -… |
| May 8 |
Kings Coronation Public Holida… |
| May 19 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
| May 20 |
Ladies Race to Stangate Creek… |
| May 20-21 |
Cheese and Wine event in Stang… |
| May 21 |
Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race (re… |
| May 21 |
13:00 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 5 (c… |
| May 27-29 |
May Bank Holiday Cruise to Bur… |
| Jun 3 |
CCS RNLI charity cruiser race… |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2023
Sunday 11th 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 2023
Open Event
Saturday 22nd 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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Wednesday 22 March 2023 HW 00:41 5.90mHW 13:05 6.06m |
Thursday 23 March 2023 HW 01:21 6.07mHW 13:45 6.06m |
Friday 24 March 2023 HW 01:59 6.15mHW 14:24 5.96m |
Saturday 25 March 2023 HW 02:36 6.10mHW 15:02 5.75m |
Sunday 26 March 2023 HW 04:13 5.92mHW 16:37 5.47m |
