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"Wind, Tide and Oar" - a film presentation at BYC Friday 24th May.
Sea-Change Sailing Trust seachangesailingtrust.org.uk is a charity taking young people and vulnerable adults on residential voyages aboard our Thames sailing barge Blue Mermaid. The purpose of the voyages is to help develop essential life-skills that will benefit our clients in their shore lives. This year we have teamed up with the makers of the feature-length arts film 'Wind, Tide& Oar' Wind, Tide and Oar (encounters with engineless sailing) a film
Published 16:19 on 8 May 2024
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BYC At Home - Friday 10th May from 8:00pm
All BYC members are invited. Come and meet members from other clubs.Complimentary finger buffet food provided.
Published 00:00 on 30 Apr 2024
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Freshly Made Sandwiches available to purchase in the bar
Hannah from "Coffee and Moore", a local Benfleet based business providing light lunches to the Benfleet community, will now be supplying freshly prepared pre-packed sandwiches to the Club at a very reasonable price of £3.20 per pack. Initially deliveries will be 3 times a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We will adjust the delivery schedule with demand. Please come along for a lunchtime drink and a sandwich in support of the Club.
Published 15:13 on 28 Apr 2024
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Benfleet Yacht Club Cufflinks + other BYC accesories / branded clothing
Cufflinks. New arrival to the club. Containing the BYC Pennant in coloured enamels. Complete with storage / presentation box. Available to purchase from behind the bar at £10 a pair. Other BYC Accessories: Various accessories with the BYC logo are available for purchase from behind the bar: Ties £12.50, Lapel Badges £6.00, Centenary Badges £5.00, Blazer Badges £14.75, Cap Badges £4.00
Published 16:08 on 26 Apr 2024
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Cadet Sail Training Week 2024 - Registration Process
Saturday 3rd to Wednesday 4th August 202. The registration system for Cadet Sail Training Week 2024 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 3 Feb 2024
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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
Published 00:00 on 1 Feb 2024
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BYC Nore Race - Saturday 29th June (Open Race Dinghies & Cruisers)
Benfleet Yacht Club "Nore Race". An open racing event held annually in the Thames Estuary. Entry open to all classes of sailing dinghies and cruisers: both monohull and multihull. Please see Nore Race page to download a copy of the race programme and entry etc.
Published 00:00 on 1 Feb 2024
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Sue Hancock receives an RYA Lifetime Commitment Award
In November 2023, Sue Hancock, Benfleet Yacht Clubs former Secretary and Race Officer, was presented with an RYA "life-time commitment" award for her many years of dedicated service to the club. The award was presented by Her Royal Highness, the Princess Royal who is the president of the RYA, at a ceremony held in the grade 2 listed conference centre "One Great George Street" in London. Sue has performed the roles of both
Published 14:12 on 10 Dec 2023
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Christmas Carols and Mince Pies with Rayleigh Brass Band - Friday 8th December
Free entry, but a donation for local charities will be appreciated. Sing your heart out - song sheets provided.brass
Published 16:17 on 30 Nov 2023
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Essex Yacht Club "At Home" - Sunday 3rd December
All BYC members are invited. Light finger buffet food provided. Please note that the Essex YC bar is cashless - card payments only.
Published 16:15 on 30 Nov 2023
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Children in Need fund raiser with the "Sixties Revival Band" playing live 60s Music - Friday 24th November
BYC Member Norman Day is part of a 60's Revival Band who will be performing in the BYC Dowsing Room on Friday 24th November starting at 8:00pm. This event will be raising funds for the "BBC Children in Need".
Published 00:00 on 5 Nov 2023
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BYC Laying up Supper - Saturday 18th November 2023
Time 7.30 for 8pm. Cost £15 per head. Book behind bar now open - please make payment with booking (cards accepted). Fish and Chips or Pie and Chips (please advise choice when booking) Pickles and condiments also available. Viennetta Ice Cream dessert Dress code: Blazer and Tie / Smart Casual
Published 00:00 on 4 Nov 2023