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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
July 2-11

505 Worlds (HISC)

Jul 5

Regatta (TISC)

Jul 5

09:30 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 (July) » RYA Powerboat Level 2 (6B)

Jul 5

15:00 - Rowing - for Men

This three-week rowing course is being run as part of
Jul 5

15:45 - Richard Notley - 2026 » Richard Notley 5

Points series for open fleets, sailed around fixed racing and
Jul 5

15:55 - Parham Cup - 2026 » Parham Cup 5

Starting 10 minutes behind the Richard Notley Challenge Cup series,
Jul 6

15:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Jul 6

16:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Jul 7

16:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Jul 7

17:30 - Rowing - social sundowner

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Jul 7

19:00 - Finance Committee » Finance Committee

Jul 8

17:45 - Blois Johnson - 2026 » Blois Johnson 7

Points series for open fleets, sailed around fixed racing and
Jul 9

18:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Jul 10

07:00 - Rowing - development - experie…

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Jul 10

08:30 - Rowing - development - novice

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Jul 10

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

Jul 10

18:00 - Ollie's Steak night » Ollie's Steak Night

Join Ollie and his team for a steak themed
Jul 10

18:15 - 2026 Tera Race Coaching » Tera Race Coaching

Tera Race coaching for RS Tera sailors who are keen

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Sunday

5 July 2026

HW 03:18 4.29m
LW 08:51 1.21m
HW 15:54 4.37m
LW 21:12 1.46m

Monday

6 July 2026

HW 04:00 4.24m
LW 09:34 1.28m
HW 16:37 4.33m
LW 21:59 1.52m

Tuesday

7 July 2026

HW 04:48 4.17m
LW 10:23 1.38m
HW 17:26 4.28m
LW 22:55 1.58m

Wednesday

8 July 2026

HW 05:43 4.10m
LW 11:21 1.49m
HW 18:20 4.23m
LW 23:59 1.61m

Thursday

9 July 2026

HW 06:44 4.06m
LW 12:24 1.57m
HW 19:20 4.23m

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