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BYC Coastal Rowers "Round Canvey Race"

Results of past Round Canvey Race events, plus various race related documents can be downloaded from the bottom of this page

Overview:

This annual 'open' event was established in 2010 and attracts both rowing and sailing vessels, undertaking a complete circuit of Canvey Island: a distance of 14 ½ miles. Mostly with the tide. 4 tidal barrages and bridges to go under (sailing boat masts to come down).

An eclectic mix of vessels have competed to date: fixed seat and sliding seat row boats, surf ski's, kayaks, outrigger canoes and a variety of sailing dinghies.

The time record to-date is just 1 hour 44 minutes: making an average speed of 7.2 knots. Boats from as far away as Whitby have travelled to compete in this event, with the majority of the visiting competitors camping in BYC overnight, enjoying an evening BBQ meal and social. Our bar will be open throughout the event.

2024 Round Canvey Race

Open Rowing and Row/Sail Event

Saturday 6th July - starting 11:15pm

Hosted by Benfleet Yacht Club Coastal Rowers

Entry fee £8 per crew member

Bar open all day, BBQ, large slipway, ample on-site parking for cars and trailers

Showers and toilet facilities in club-house

Free camping. Support boat cover provided

ALL BOATS MUST BE SUITABLE FOR DEEP WATER ROUGH CONDITIONS

Race Entry and Risk Assessment Documentation, plus Race Results (current and past years) are available in the download area at the bottom of this page.

Photographs of the 2023 RCR are available to view in the photo gallery click here.

For further details regarding this event, please contact Penny Lowen (Captain, BYC Coastal Rowers). Click here to send an email.

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018

Benfleet Yacht Club are required by law to comply with the General Data Protection Policy Regulations (GDPR) of May 2018, which stipulate how we use, store and process members and compitors personal and boat data.

Boats entering the Benfleet Yacht Club "Round Canvey Race" will have the name of the boat, sail / boat number, plus the names of helm and crew, recorded for the purposes of race management. The results of this race containing these details, will be published on the BYC website and notice board. By completing the race entry form and participating in this event, entrants acknowledge that the data collected will be used for these purposes and consent to this use of your data, as per the Data Privacy Policy shown on the BYC website and notice boards. Click here for further details.

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