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Sailing at ESC

The Club provides sailing opportunities for members of all ages and abilities, e.g. competitive dinghy racing, yachting (both cruising and racing), training to learn or to improve sailing or powerboat driving skills, social sailing in company (with patrol boats), but all with the emphasis on having fun on the water.


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Latest news

Speaker Supper: Thursday 16 July, 19:00-22:30 hours Poisoned Beds Play and Questions

Not surfers but Suffragettes against sewage! An Edwardian woman's fight for freedom, justice and unpolluted waters. Followed by supper of steak, oyster and mushroom pie with seasonal vegetables. Dessert of strawberry pavlova. Talk and supper - £18.95pp . Talk only - £4 pp . Book here Guests of members welcome. More »

26 Jun 2026

Cobnor 2026 - Brian Beavis writes:

Friday dawns, hot and still, awaiting wind, tide and our young sailors. By early afternoon the Bosun is busy on the terrace with several helpers, dinghies being rigged, RIBs loaded and ready for a quick departure. 14:45 hours - WhatsApp message received . sailor down. A trip to A&E and he'd not left school yet! Best wishes for a speedy recovery Isaac. Hailey hastily looks for a replacement mum Caroline steps in More »

25 Jun 2026

Cruisers The Folly Trophy to Lymington: Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 July

Following our excellent success in last month's Yoke we now face an even more daunting challenge: The Folly 2026! How many ESC boats will take part ? How many of them will be competitive? Martin Stewart and I would like to receive entries from as many boats as possible. As soon as you are able please inform More »

11 Jun 2026

Have You Spotted the Fish?

Keep an eye out for the new fish symbols that have appeared beside several drains around the club. They are there to highlight an important message: these drains connect directly to local waterways, so whatever goes into them can eventually reach the river and sea. Anything washed into these drains, including litter, detergents, paint, oils, or other pollutants, can end up in our rivers and coastal waters. Please help us protect our local environment More »

10 Jun 2026

Environmentally Responsible Sun Protection

Guidance for club members and visitors, as a sailing club, we spend a significant amount of time on and around the water. While protecting ourselves from harmful UV radiation is essential, some sunscreen ingredients may also affect aquatic environments when they wash off into the water. Emsworth Sailing Club encourages members and visitors to choose sun protection methods that help safeguard both personal health and the marine environment. Recommended Approach More »

10 Jun 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

29 May 2026

RYA lifejacket and buoyancy aid advice

We recommend all our members check out this article and advice from the RYA regarding the use and care of lifejackets and buoyancy aids. More »

29 May 2026

Upcoming events

Jan 1Dec 31

Temporary Membership Registrat…

Register your house guest as an ESC Temporary Member
Jan 1Dec 31

Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
June 29-30

Senior Schools (ISC)

Jun 29

09:30 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course 2026 » RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

Jun 29

10:30 - Rowing - development - novice Cancelled

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Jun 29

18:00 - Private Function

Jun 30

09:30 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course 2026 » RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

Jun 30

11:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Jun 30

12:30 - Rowing - development - novice

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Jul 1

09:30 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course 2026 » RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

July 2-3

Junior Schools (ISC)

July 2-11

505 Worlds (HISC)

Jul 2

09:30 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course 2026 » RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

Jul 2

12:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Jul 2

14:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Jul 3

09:30 - RYA Dinghy Instructor Course 2026 » RYA Dinghy Instructor Course

Jul 3

13:30 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 6

An opportunity for members of all ages to get out
Jul 3

14:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Jul 3

15:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Jul 3

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Monday

29 June 2026

LW 05:16 1.38m
HW 12:12 4.25m
LW 17:29 1.59m
HW 00:17 4.29m

Tuesday

30 June 2026

LW 05:50 1.32m
HW 12:53 4.31m
LW 18:02 1.55m
HW 00:55 4.31m

Wednesday

1 July 2026

LW 06:23 1.27m
HW 13:32 4.35m
LW 18:36 1.51m

Thursday

2 July 2026

HW 01:30 4.31m
LW 06:58 1.22m
HW 14:07 4.38m
LW 19:13 1.47m

Friday

3 July 2026

HW 02:04 4.32m
LW 07:34 1.19m
HW 14:41 4.39m
LW 19:51 1.44m

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