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
Inter-Club Cruiser Challenge Race incorporating the Southend Town Cup & Inter-Club Cruiser Team Race - Saturday 4th September
On Sunday 4th September, we have the The Inter-Club Challenge Trophy Race incorporating the Southend Town Cup & Inter-Club Cruiser Team Race. The race starts and finishes at the Leigh Buoy. Due to the lack of water presently around the Leigh Buoy at Low Water, the Committee Boat moored to the South of the Leigh Buoy will be a mark of the course (see Sailing Instructions) but there will be a 10 Metre More »
Published 16:38 on 17 Aug 2022
August Bank Holiday Weekend Cruise to Harty Ferry - combined with the Centenary Celebration Race
Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August The August Bank Holiday Weekend cruise will visiting Harty Ferry on the Saturday and ownwards to Queenborough on Sunday before returning to BYC on the Monday. This event will be combined with a one-off cruiser race on Saturday 27th, to mark the BYC Centenary. It is hoped that all boats planning to join the cruise will participate in the race too. Race Instructions: Start time: More »
Published 21:07 on 15 Aug 2022
Fun on the Water Event - Sunday 28th August
Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats present High Water time = HW 14:18 5.67m More »
Published 00:00 on 14 Aug 2022
Benfleet Yacht Club "Centenary" celebration day - Saturday 10th September
On Saturday 10th September, Benfleet Yacht Club will be celebrating its centenary with the biggest event that the club has ever seen. Ride on the carousel, children can take a spin on the Teacups, indulge in a hog roast & dance to a fantastic line up of live music throughout the day & into the evening. For further details of this event, please visit the Centenary page on the BYC More »
Published 00:00 on 13 Aug 2022
Upcoming events
| Aug 27 |
BYC Centenary Cruiser Race to…Saturday 27th The August Bank Holiday Weekend cruise will |
| August 27-29 |
August Bank Holiday Weekend Cr…Saturday 27th to Monday 29th August The August Bank |
| Aug 28 |
12:00 - Fun on the Water EventSupervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats |
| Sep 4 |
Interclub Cruiser Challenge co…Competing for the following trophies: Interclub Cruiser |
| Sep 10 |
BYC @100 Centenary Celebration…On Saturday 10th September, Benfleet Yacht Club will be celebrating |
| Sep 24 |
CCS Queenborough Cruiser raceFinal CCS Cruiser Race of the season |
| Sep 24 |
10:00 - Adult Dinghy Sail Training |
| Sep 24 |
10:30 - Adult Dinghy Sail TrainingDetails to be advised. |
| October 1-2 |
Cruise to Chatham MarinaDetails to be advised. |
| Oct 9 |
Interclub Dinghy Team Race at…Further details to be advised nearer the time. |
| Oct 15 |
07:30 - BYC Autumn Work Party Weekend…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 16 |
07:30 - BYC Autumn Work Party Weekend…Many jobs to be performed - inside and outside. Please |
| Oct 21 |
20:00 - 2023 Season Cruise Planning Ev… |
| Oct 23 |
10:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 1 -…Winter Series Race 1 of 5. |
| Oct 29 |
18:30 - BYC Annual Dinner (6:30 for 7:…Cost £ tbe per head - payment must be made |
| Nov 5 |
19:00 - Fireworks and Bonfire Night at…Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework per |
| Nov 6 |
09:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 2 -…Winter Series Race 2 of 5. |
| Nov 12 |
19:30 - Laying Up SupperDetails to be advised. |
| Nov 13 |
13:30 - Winter Series Dinghy Race 3 -…Winter Series Race 3 of 5. |
| Nov 26 |
19:00 - BYC Quiz NightTime 07:00 for 07:30pm. Please book your meal behind |
Benfleet Yacht Club
Nore Race
2022
Saturday 9thJuly
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 2022
Open Event
Saturday 2ndJuly
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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Thursday 18 August 2022 HW 05:39 5.38mHW 17:48 5.48m |
Friday 19 August 2022 HW 06:21 5.07mHW 18:32 5.19m |
Saturday 20 August 2022 HW 07:09 4.77mHW 19:28 4.89m |
Sunday 21 August 2022 HW 08:09 4.55mHW 20:39 4.68m |
Monday 22 August 2022 HW 09:26 4.51mHW 21:55 4.68m |
