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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 - Duncan Wells – Stress-Free Sailing

Speaker Supper: Thursday 19 November, 19:00-22:30 hours - Duncan Wells – Stress-Free Sailing Duncan Wells is Principal of Westview Sailing RYA training centre , creator of MOB Lifesavers and author of Stress-Free Sailing and five further books in the Stress-Free franchise - Motorboating, Mooring, Navigation, Engine Management and 101 Tips. We More »

22 Oct 2026

Ollie's Moules et Frites Supper

Two more opportunities to enjoy Ollie's delicious Moules et Frites. Served in a creamy garlic, white wine sauce with crusty bread and salad. £20pp. Book here . More »

21 Oct 2026

Eco tips from the ESC community

We would like to create a space where we share simple ideas that help reduce waste and protect our harbour. More »

20 Oct 2026

Cruisers - Laying up supper and prizegiving

Saturday 21 November, 18:30 - 22:30 Our speakers; Debbie and James Collings-Wells will talk about their recent cruise in Morwenna, their Vancouver 34. During the last two years they have visited 134 harbours and anchorages up the Norwegian coast as far as Lofoten. Expect lots of pictures and stories about the nature, people and history of one of the best cruising areas in the world. Prosecco Reception Smoked More »

19 Oct 2026

Trafalgar Night: Saturday 24 October, 19:00-22:30 hours

The ever - popular Trafalgar Night dinner will be held on Saturday 24 October. I t's a great evening that celebrates Nelson's naval victory in 1805 and is held along traditional lines and is a lot of fun. We are really pleased to have the current Commanding Officer of HMS Victory, Lieutenant Commander Steve Cass, as the guest speaker. As many of More »

18 Oct 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

17 Oct 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 »

16 Oct 2026

Eco Fair: Saturday 17 October, 10:00-13:00 hours

The Final Straw, Chichester Harbour Education, Solent Bird Aware, Brent Lodge and Out of Sails are just a few of the organisations attending our Eco Fair this year. They will be providing information and running activities for children and adults alike . ESC will have their own stall this year, showcasing our environmental work and running crafts and games for juniors. Ollie and More »

15 Oct 2026

Upcoming events

Jan 1 … Dec 31

Temporary Membership Registrat…

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

Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
Oct 22

08:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Oct 22

09:30 - Rowing - social Cancelled

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Oct 22

18:00 - Private Function

Oct 23

08:30 - Rowing - development - experie…

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Oct 23

10:00 - Coffee and cake » Coffee and cake

Everyone welcome! Lots of familiar, and new, faces enjoying a
Oct 23

10:00 - Mahjong » Mahjong

Oct 23

10:00 - Rowing - development - novice

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Oct 23

12:00 - Private Function

Oct 24

08:30 - Rowing - race training

ESC ladies A - non-bookable
Oct 24

09:30 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 (Oct 2) » RYA Powerboat Level 2 (9A)

Oct 24

09:30 - Rowing - race training

ESC men - non-bookable
Oct 24

10:15 - Harvey Dixon - 2026 » Harvey Dixon 6

Points series for open fleets, sailed around fixed racing and
Oct 24

10:25 - Wayfarer Cup - 2026 » Wayfarer Cup 6

Starting 10 minutes after the Harvey Dixon Challenge Cup series,
Oct 24

10:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Oct 24

19:00 - Trafalgar Night

Oct 25

08:30 - Rowing - development - novice

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Oct 25

09:30 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 (Oct 2) » RYA Powerboat Level 2 (9B)

Oct 25

10:00 - Sir Peter Blake Pursuit and Fa…

A pursuit race with slowest boats starting first. Sir

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Thursday

22 October 2026

LW 02:20 1.73m
HW 09:27 4.09m
LW 14:49 1.72m
HW 21:39 4.08m

Friday

23 October 2026

LW 03:04 1.45m
HW 10:11 4.38m
LW 15:30 1.41m
HW 22:20 4.37m

Saturday

24 October 2026

LW 03:44 1.19m
HW 10:47 4.64m
LW 16:08 1.13m
HW 22:58 4.60m

Sunday

25 October 2026

LW 03:23 0.97m
HW 10:22 4.83m
LW 15:45 0.91m
HW 22:36 4.77m

Monday

26 October 2026

LW 04:01 0.82m
HW 10:59 4.94m
LW 16:23 0.76m
HW 23:17 4.85m

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