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Autumn Work Party Weekend - Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd October
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).
Published 05:57 on 19 Sep 2023
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BYC Annual Dinner - Saturday 28th October
Time 06:30 for 07:00pm. Silver Service catering provided by Affinity. Glass of Prosecco on entry. Music provided by singer Darren James. Please see accompanying photo showing full menu options. Cost £40 per person - payment to be made with booking. Book behind bar open from Monday 25th September. Dress code - Black Tie and Evening Dress. Due to the popularity of this event, bookings are initially
Published 05:52 on 19 Sep 2023
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Fireworks and Bonfire Night at BYC - Saturday 4th November
Free entry - but please bring 1 LARGE firework per family group. Bonfire starts at 7:00pm. Hot food will be available to purchase from 5:00pm onwards. Help is also required to assist with setting up the bonfire on the morning (from 10am). THIS EVENT IS FOR MEMBERS OF BENFLEET YACHT CLUB AND THEIR CLSOE FRIENDS AND FAMILY ONLY
Published 05:27 on 19 Sep 2023
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Interclub Dinghy Team Race at Essex YC - Sunday 1st October
Annual event where BYC dinghy sailors compete in teams against members of other local yacht clubs. Contact Graham Kemp to take part. High Water times: HW 02:19 6.19m and HW 14:33 6.25m
Published 00:00 on 19 Sep 2023
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"Barbie Cup" Cadet Sailing Race - Sunday 17th September
RESULTS AVAILABLE ON THE BYC WEBSITE "DINGHY PAGE". A dinghy race for Cadets only to celebrate the life of Markie Pell (known by many as "Barbie due to his pink coloured wetsuit), who provided paramedic cover during many years of BYC Cadet Sail Training Week. Mark's life was sadly cut short following a motorcycling incident.
Published 12:29 on 13 Sep 2023
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Adult Dinghy Sail Training - Saturday 16th September
A few of the BYC Dinghy Sailing Instructors will be holding an "adult" dinghy sail training session on Saturday 16th September. This event is aimed at adult members with no, or very little little, dinghy sailing experience to sail in a two-handed dinghy with an experienced instructor. Places will be limited. Please register your interest with Graham Kemp (event co-ordinator) in advance: either via FaceBook Messenger or click here to
Published 07:11 on 8 Sep 2023
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Cadet Halloween Disco - Saturday 21st October
This event is currently "provisional" depending on the interest received from Cadet members. Please contact Diane Dyer asap to advise your interest. Click here to send an email.
Published 09:04 on 30 Aug 2023
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Cruise to Medway Yacht Club - Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September
Last BYC organised cruise of the season. Please can you let Ian Burtonshaw (Cruiser Captain) know if you are coming along so we can book the berths etc. Click here to send an email to Ian. On the evening of Saturday 9th September, Medway YC will be putting on a performance of Shakespeare's "Mid Summer Nights Dream" performed by the "HandleBards". A hilarious, high-octane production of Shakespeares A Midsummer Nights
Published 15:19 on 26 Aug 2023
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Commodores Tea Day - Sunday 3rd September
Starting at 12:00 hrs High Water time 15:42 hrs (height 6.2 metres) Fun and Festivities on the land and water. On the shore - Bouncy Castle and Crabbing Competition On the water - Cadet sailing dinghy race, Veterans dinghy sailing race, Ladies dinghy race and Rowing Race. Free tea / coffee and cake. Followed by the Commodores Tea Buff.
Published 15:10 on 26 Aug 2023
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BYC Newsletter "Making Waves" - EDITOR WANTED
"MAKING WAVES" THE ANNUAL NEWSLETTER OF BENFLEET YACHT CLUB EDITOR WANTED Benfleet Yacht Club are seeking a replacement editor for the clubs Newsletter "Making Waves". After editing and compiling the BYC Newsletter for the past 23 years, Phil Bostock has advised that he will be standing down from this role. Therefore, we are now
Published 10:38 on 3 Aug 2023
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Round Canvey Race - Row or Row/Sail Saturday 22nd July
RESULTS OF THE 2023 EVENT ARE NOW AVAILABLE see the RCR page PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE 2023 EVENT CAN BE VIEW IN THE PHOTO GALLERY Annual Round Canvey Race - both Rowing and Row/Sail. Start at 1:45pm. 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
Published 00:00 on 5 Jul 2023
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Cadet Sail Training Week 2023 - Registration Process NOW CLOSED
Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th August 2023. UNFORTUNATELY, NOW CLOSED TO FURTHER BOOKINGS The registration system for Cadet Sail Training Week 2023 is now open. Please note that numbers are restricted. Bookings will be taken on a first come, first served basis. Where use of a club boat is required, priority will be given to "new / first time" participants. Please click on the link below
Published 00:00 on 20 Jun 2023