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Last Cruiser race of the Season: CCS race to Queenborough - Saturday 18th September
The last race in the CCS series of Port-to-Port races for this year is the Benfleet Yacht Club race to the Queenborough on Saturday the 18th. September. The race starts at the Leigh Buoy at 12-30 and finishes off the floating jetty at Queenborough. The pubs in Queenborough are open so it should be a good evening in the town. Attached is a copy of the Sailing Instructions & Entry Form also an email Entry
Published 00:00 on 5 Sep 2021
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BYC Commodores Tea Day - Fun and events on land & water - Sunday 5th September
Various on-water events and activities: rowing relay race & sailing: Cadet race, ladies helm race starting around 11:00am (HW 12:28). Various on-shore activities starting around midday, including crabbing competition, bouncy castle. Followed by the Commodores Tea during the afternoon. Donation of "homemade" cakes for the cake stall would be much appreciated.
Published 15:40 on 20 Aug 2021
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2021 BYC Round Canvey Race. Saturday 10th July.
Results of the 2021 Race are now available on Round Canvey Race event page . A 14 mile long Rowing or Row and Sail "open" event around Canvey Island, starting and finishing from Benfleet Yacht Club. Open to anyone with a suitable vessel. For further details, and to download a copy of the race entry form and associated documents, please visit the Round Canvey Race event page .
Published 14:57 on 23 Jun 2021
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Benfleet Yacht Club Nore Race - Saturday 19th June.
The race results for the 2021 Nore Race are now available on the BYC website (Nore Race page) . NORE PRIZEGIVING PLEASE NOTE: The Nore Race prizegiving scheduled take place on the evening of Friday 25th June at BYC has been POSTPONED until further notice due to deferral of the Government Roadmap Step 4 (full re-opening).
Published 00:00 on 1 Jun 2021
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Covid19 19 Roadmap Step 3 - Re-opening of the clubhouse
Drink and Food can now be consumed inside. Bar Opening times returning to '7 days' from Wednesday 19th May. Catering service extended to 5 days (lunchtimes) from Wednesday 2nd June. Overnight stays on boats revised to "Rule of Six or Two Households". We are pleased to inform you that Step 3 of the Government Roadmap will be implemented on Monday 17th May. The main changes affecting us
Published 07:56 on 13 May 2021
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Benfleet Yacht Club welcomes a new Caterer starting on Saturday 17th April.
We are delighted to announce that we have been able to secure a new caterer who will be joining us on Saturday 17th April. Nichola along with her assistant, Stacey will be providing a selection of 'Bar Meals' at the club, initially at weekends only, and on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday lunchtimes commencing at a later date. Nichola is also a professional cake maker, so expect to see many of her products on
Published 00:00 on 29 Apr 2021
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Cruising outside UK waters "post Brexit"
Now that the UK has left the EU, UK cruising sailors face a whole new raft of regulations and restrictions when venturing across the channel. Go to the " Cruising " page for further details.
Published 00:00 on 28 Apr 2021
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Covid19 Government Roadmap Step 2 - Opening of the Club Bar and Catering
Bar re-opening on Wednesday 14th April and Start of our new catering service on next Saturday 17th April We are please to announce that the club bar will be re-opening on Wednesday 14th April, and that our new caterer will be starting to serve food from Saturday 17th April. Unfortunately, under Regulations issued with Step 2 of the Government Roadmap (not earlier than 12th April), members will only be permitted to consume
Published 15:16 on 11 Apr 2021
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BYC Latest Covid19 Regulations (update 27th March 2021).
"BYC Roadmap for Return to Boating Activity & Club Re-opening" Please see the file at the bottom of this page containing a matrix showing our club's Roadmap for the return to both boating activity and the re-opening of the clubhouse and site. This Roadmap is based on the Governments current restrictions and guidelines detailed in their document "Covid19 Response Spring 2021" which includes their "four step" roadmap, plus the interpretations of both the Royal
Published 00:00 on 27 Mar 2021
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BYC "Centenary Fund" Easter Raffle
The Winner of the Easter Raffle below is BYC member Tony Cole. Congratulations. A total of £306 was raised towards the Centenary celebration fund. Thank you to everyone who took part. Late next year, Benfleet Yacht Club will be celebrating its centenary. We were founded in 1922. We are planning to celebrate this in a big way with a fun filled day. As part of our ongoing
Published 10:27 on 2 Mar 2021