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
Cadet Easter Fun - Egg Hunt, Word Competition, plus more - Sunday 31st March
Cadet Easter Egg Hunt plus Word Competition and other activities Starting at 1:00pm in the Wet Bar Take part in the children's Easter colouring competition. See the three files below. Colour in advance and hand in on the day for judging and prize Bring your parents for a drink in the bar More »
16 Feb 2024
Easter Quiz Night at BYC - Saturday 30th March starting at 08:00pm
Form your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), or join one on the night. Easter themed prizes. Entry £1.50 per adult and £0.50 Cadets. No need to book. Bring your own nibbles. More »
15 Feb 2024
Fitting Out Supper - Saturday 13th April
Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm 2 Course Meal to kick off the 2023 sailing season See poster below for menu. £20.00 per person. Please pay when making your booking with the bar staff Please note that the book will close on Tuesday 9th April. Dress Code: Blazer & Tie - Evening Dress More »
14 Feb 2024
Fun on the Water - Sailing, Rowing, SUP'ing etc - Saturday 20th April
Supervised Dinghy Sailing, Rowing, Kayaking, SUPping etc. - safety boats present. Just have fun on the water. High Water time 11.33am. Launch time approx. 10:00am. More »
13 Feb 2024
Mid Summer Party incorporating the Nore Race Prizegiving - Friday 5th July
Come celebrate both the Mid Summer and the Nore Race at this combined event. Including presentation of the Nore Race prizes. Live music provided by the band "Maskara". This band provided a spectacular performance at the Benfleet Yacht Club Centenary Celebration in September 2022. Free entry to all. Open to all BYC members, members of other local yacht clubs (regardless of whether or not you completed in the race), and all More »
12 Feb 2024
Cold Food Catering Service at BYC - Available Every Day
We would like to welcome our new caterer, Katie who will initially supply a tasty selection of rolls, sandwiches, pastries, cakes & brownies etc. at reasonable prices. Food is available to purchase from the bar, seven days a week - so why not pop in & have a drink or two with a roll or sandwich after all the hard work fitting out !!' Katie runs a commercial catering company called "The More »
15 Dec 2023
Upcoming events
Mar 30 |
20:00 - BYC Easter Quiz NightForm your own team in advance (maximum of 8 persons), |
Mar 31 |
13:00 - Easter Fun (on the land) DayCadet Easter Egg Hunt plus Word Competition and other activities |
Apr 7 |
10:50 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 2 -… |
Apr 13 |
19:30 - Fitting Out Supper (7:30 for 8…Time: 7:30pm for 8:00pm Catering provided by "The |
Apr 20 |
Fun on the Water - Sailing, Ro… |
April 20-21 |
Shakedown Cruise to Queenborou… |
Apr 28 |
14:30 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 3 -… |
May 4-6 |
Bank Holiday Cruise to Brightl… |
May 5 |
09:30 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 4 -… |
May 10 |
20:00 - Benfleet Yacht Club "At Home"…All BYC members invited. Complimentary light buffet food provided. Your |
May 19 |
09:10 - Dinghy Spring Series Race 5 (c… |
May 25-27 |
Bank Holiday Cruise to Medway… |
Jun 1 |
CCS Cruiser Race to Harty Ferr… |
Jun 8 |
Ladies Race to Stangate Creek… |
June 8-9 |
Cheese and Wine event in Stang… |
Jun 8 |
11:00 - Adult Dinghy Sail TrainingA few of the BYC Dinghy Sailing Instructors will be |
Jun 9 |
Yetton Trophy Cruiser Race (re… |
Jun 22 |
CCS Cruiser Race to Queenborou… |
June 22-23 |
Thames Estuary YC "Cadet" Visi…Annual visit by TEYC Cadets to Benfleet YC. This will |
Jun 23 |
12:50 - Rear Commodores Trophy Dinghy… |
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
Friday 29 March 2024 HW 02:36 5.60mHW 14:49 5.40m |
Saturday 30 March 2024 HW 03:06 5.48mHW 15:19 5.25m |
Sunday 31 March 2024 HW 04:37 5.34mHW 16:53 5.08m |
Monday 1 April 2024 HW 05:16 5.18mHW 17:36 4.87m |
Tuesday 2 April 2024 HW 06:09 4.96mHW 18:35 4.60m |