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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

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 »

3 Sep 2026

Ollie's Moules et Frites Supper: Monday 21 September, 19:00

Always a delicious evening. Book here . More »

3 Sep 2026

DF-95 Regatta: Monday 14 September

Please come and take part in ESC's DF-95 Regatta on Monday 14 September 2026, based from the car park. Th is y ear we have DF-95 suppliers , Rooster Sailing , as our main sponsors . Race officer Richard Callas will be running More »

3 Sep 2026

Speaker supper - Thursday 17 September, 19:00 hours

For our September Speaker supper we are delighted to be welcoming Trevor Davies. Since 2019 Trevor has chaired the Trustees of the Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust. In addition to its responsibility for Emsworth Museum, the Trust organises a programme of historical walks during the summer and talks throughout the winter months. Trevor's talk will explore the fascinating history of Cecil Whitaker and Warblington Castle. Following his retirement, Trevor completed a degree More »

29 Aug 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

28 Aug 2026

RNLI - Have you found your float?

Friday 24 July 2026 Anyone can get into difficulty in the water, but learning and practising this vital skill could save your life. The Float to Live technique saves lives. People find themselves in difficulty in the water for many reasons from falling in unexpectedly, to getting caught in a rip current. But by floating, they can stay calm and control their breathing while help is on the way. More »

27 Aug 2026

Optimist UK and Open National Championships

James Fox writes: Three ESC Optimist sailors made the 8½-hour journey north to Largs for the five-day Optimist UK and Open National Championships. The weather could not have been more different from the South Coast heatwave. Full winter sailing gear was required on the water, with plenty of rain, medium to strong winds , and varied wind directions - no More »

26 Aug 2026

Environment - Platinum Success for Our Junior Regatta!

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our Junior Regatta has been awarded Platinum accreditation through the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas programme the highest level of recognition for environmentally responsible sailing events. What makes this achievement even more special is that when we first applied, we were advised that Bronze would be an excellent result for a first application. To have achieved Platinum More »

26 Aug 2026

Upcoming events

Jan 1Dec 31

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

Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
Sep 4

10:00 - Coffee and cake » Coffee and cake

Everyone welcome! Lots of familiar, and new, faces enjoying a
Sep 4

10:00 - Mahjong » Mahjong

Sep 4

15:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Sep 4

16:30 - Rowing - race training

ESC mixed training - non-bookable
Sep 4

17:00 - Blois Johnson - 2026 » Blois Johnson 11

Points series for open fleets, sailed around fixed racing and
Sep 4

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

Sep 4

18:00 - Happy hour » Happy hour

Join us for Happy Hour with discounted drinks between 18:00-19:00
Sep 4

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

Tera Race coaching for RS Tera sailors who are keen
Sep 4

18:15 - Youth Laser Race Coaching

Extending our Oppie Fridays and Tera Race Coaching to include
Sep 5

ILCA Open (BSC)

Sep 5

16:30 - Rowing - race training

CYC Mixed - non-bookable
Sep 5

18:00 - Blois Johnson - 2026 » Blois Johnson 12

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

18:00 - Team Racing - juniors

Team racing in Fevas for juniors. Short sharp races in
Sep 6

07:30 - Rowing - race training

CYC men - non-bookable
Sep 6

09:30 - RYA Stage 2 September » Stage 2 September (1)

Entry Requirements: Minimum age School Year 2 (7 before 31/08/2026)
Sep 6

18:00 - Rowing - race training

CYC Mixed - non-bookable
September 7-9

Millpond Drain 2026 » Millpond Drain

Sep 7

07:00 - Rowing - Mindful

Mindful row - a new approach aiming to

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Friday

4 September 2026

HW 04:44 4.17m
LW 10:04 1.49m
HW 17:18 4.14m
LW 22:44 1.62m

Saturday

5 September 2026

HW 05:58 3.96m
LW 11:38 1.82m
HW 18:31 3.96m
LW 00:35 1.76m

Sunday

6 September 2026

HW 07:17 3.86m
LW 13:17 1.86m
HW 19:50 3.92m

Monday

7 September 2026

LW 01:55 1.64m
HW 08:49 3.97m
LW 14:28 1.69m
HW 21:15 4.08m

Tuesday

8 September 2026

LW 02:57 1.37m
HW 10:14 4.28m
LW 15:24 1.41m
HW 22:27 4.35m

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