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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.
Published 00:00 on 19 Mar 2023
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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).
Published 00:00 on 19 Mar 2023
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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.
Published 00:00 on 18 Mar 2023
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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.
Published 10:11 on 28 Feb 2023
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CCS Prizegiving Supper at Benfleet Yacht Club - Saturday 11th March
Presentation of all CCS cruiser racing trophies and prizes. Please see attached poster for full details. To book your place, please either contact the BYC CCS rep. Ian Burtonshaw or add your name to the list on the BYC notice board.
Published 00:00 on 27 Feb 2023
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BYC Sailing and Prizegiving Supper - Saturday 18th February
Celebrate achievement and participation, or just come along for the social and supper Time: 7:30pm Cost: Adults: £15 per person and Cadets £12 per person Menu:- Main course: Home Made Beef Steak &. Onion Bottomless Pie or Vegetable Pie New Potatoes, Carrots,Peas and Gravy Desert: Home Made Apple Sponge with Custard, or Chocolate or Fudge Cake and Cream Book now open
Published 10:35 on 31 Jan 2023
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Burns Night Celebration Supper - Saturday 11th February
Time 07:00 for 07:30. Piper: Paul Young. Master of Ceremonies Andrew: MacFarlane Catering: Silver service four course meal by Affinity. Cost: £30 per person. Book behind bar now open (please pay when booking - card payments accepted). Complimentary Dram of Malt Whisky provided. Dress code: Black Tie (dinner suit) and evening dress.
Published 08:08 on 14 Jan 2023
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BYC Annual Paper Boat Race - Sunday 19th February
Now in its "51st Year" Raising funds for the RNLI. Entry fee £1 per vessel. Registration from 09:45 hrs. Race start time 11:15 approx. Course: Across the creek - south to north, starting from either inside the BYC slipway, or one of the two pontoons either side of the slip. Rules and regulations: Hull to be made only from paper and cardboard. Can be sealed
Published 00:00 on 13 Jan 2023
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Cadet Sail Training Week 2023 - Registration Process Now Open
Wednesday 16th to Sunday 20th August 2023 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 for further information and to make your booking.
Published 00:00 on 6 Jan 2023
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Live Music Night at BYC - Andy Hunt plays the Blues (plus others invited) - Friday 27th January
Commening at 08:30pm in the Dowsing Room. Free entry. BYC member Andy Hunt provides an evening of live acoustic guitar music: playing a mixture of Blues and Covers. Other club members are welcome to play at the beginning of the evening. Please bring your own instrument: acoustic only. Individual musicians - no bands.
Published 12:33 on 4 Jan 2023
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Ray Channel / Leigh Buoy area - New Depth Survey
The accompanying file contains a chartlet of the area around the Leigh Buoy and entrance to the Ray Chanel. BYC member Phil Bostock has been busy surveying this area and has produced this chartlet showing the latest depth soundings. Due to a constantly moving bank, the position of some of the buoys are no longer valid. Southend-on-Sea Council, who are responsible for maintaining these buoys, have been notified and hopefully will soon take action to
Published 00:00 on 10 Dec 2022
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RYA Day Skipper Theory Course (at Leigh Sailing Club) - January 2023
RYA DAY SKIPPER THEORY COURSE provided by "Perfect Day Watersports" at Leigh-on-Sea Sailing Club Saturday / Sunday 14/15th and 21/22nd January 2023 (4 days) Cost is normally £350 - SPECIAL OFFER TO BYC CLUB MEMBERS £300 For further details either telephone or email Mike: Phone 07887 890389 Email perfectdaywatersports@gmail.com Website www.perfect.uk.com Ideal for all aspiring skippers who are looking to improve navigation skills,
Published 00:00 on 10 Dec 2022