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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

DF95 Regatta

Jerry White writes: With entries capped at 23, a star-studded cast turned up for Rooster sponsored E.S.C Dragonflite 95 regatta. Race Officer Richard Calas, managed to fit in 12 Windward Leeward races in 2.5 hours ( how's that for value for money?) Mark rounding's were very busy , with Umpire Rod Carr politely reminding those who infringed to do More »

17 Sep 2026

Emsworth's Escapade conquers the Capital!

Having entered the Great River Race 2026 many months ago, the day had finally arrived . Swapping the relatively sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour for the unpredictable currents of the Thames was an unknown to 5 out of the 6 crew. Millwall was the start where there was a fair amount of hanging around waiting for the tide to come More »

17 Sep 2026

Optimist Opens

Euan Bradshaw writes : Emsworth Sailing Club was represented at the Parkstone Optimist Open by Theo, Felix and Zoey, competing in the 35-boat Main Fleet. The weekend brought plenty of sunshine but also light and shifty conditions, particularly on Saturday, making for some challenging racing. Theo had an excellent regatta, finishing 3rd overall, while Felix finished 15th and Zoey More »

17 Sep 2026

Osprey Nationals

Rob Southern writes : Five Ospreys from Emsworth attended the Osprey Nationals in Mounts Bay on 3-6 Sept ember : Simon and Jack Townsend in 1317, Ben Townsend and Ed Richardson in 1322, Anthony and Flora Reeves in 1329, Adam and Tristan Southern in 1369 and Rob and Beanie Southern in 1387 . A fleet of 45 boats sailed in epic scenery More »

17 Sep 2026

Emsworth Sailing Club - Clean Regatta

Following our success at the Junior Regatta earlier this year, when Emsworth Sailing Club achieved Platinum accreditation through the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas programme , we are delighted to be applying for accreditation again for this weekend's Emsworth Sailing Club Regatta. It is great to see so many members interested in what we can do to make our club and our events more environmentally sustainable. Look out for a range of More »

10 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 »

10 Sep 2026

Emsworth Sailing Club Regatta - Saturday 12 September

ESC regatta, with classes for fast, single-handers, medium, RS Teras and slow fleets. For Notice of Race and Sailing Instructions click here To enter click here The Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta accreditation is a leading global sustainability certification for events taking place on or near the water. It provides event organisers with practical actions and resources to reduce their environmental impact while encouraging More »

7 Sep 2026

ESC Optimist Open - Saturday 26 September

Racing will be held in Chichester Harbour (Sweare Deep) for the main fleet and in the vicinity of Emsworth Sailing Club for the regatta fleet. Entries To enter a sailor please complete this form . On completion of the form you will be sent an invoice for the applicable fees, in the next few days. Entries are only considered complete once the fees are paid. The Notice of Race, More »

5 Sep 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
September 19-20

Contender Open (ISC)

Sep 20

10:30 - Martlets Club » Martlets Club (1)

We are excited to launch a trial of the Martlets
Sep 20

12:30 - Ollie's Carvery » Ollie's Carvery

Ollie's Sunday Carvery is very popular - to avoid
Sep 20

18:00 - Rowing - race training

Head of the Ouse - non-bookable
Sep 21

07:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Sep 21

18:30 - Rowing - race training

ESC mixed - non-bookable
Sep 21

19:00 - Estates Committee » Estates Committee

Sep 21

19:00 - Ollie's Moules et Frites Suppe…

Moules et Frites' supper 19:00 hours - £20.00 pp
Sep 22

07:30 - Rowing - training

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

09:00 - Rowing - social

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

18:30 - Sea Shanty Singing Group » Sea Shanty Singing Group

We are very keen that this be a relaxed and
Sep 22

19:00 - Bridge Club » Bridge Club

Our Bridge Club meets every Tuesday from 19:00-21:00 hours.
Sep 23

08:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Sep 23

10:00 - Rowing - social

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

09:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Sep 24

10:30 - Rowing - social

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

16:30 - Private Function

Sep 25

09:30 - Rowing - development - novice

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

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Sunday

20 September 2026

HW 06:21 3.59m
LW 12:36 2.31m
HW 18:44 3.54m

Monday

21 September 2026

LW 01:29 2.11m
HW 07:50 3.55m
LW 14:00 2.20m
HW 20:20 3.56m

Tuesday

22 September 2026

LW 02:26 1.92m
HW 09:28 3.75m
LW 14:50 1.97m
HW 21:43 3.79m

Wednesday

23 September 2026

LW 03:08 1.64m
HW 10:26 4.06m
LW 15:30 1.67m
HW 22:30 4.08m

Thursday

24 September 2026

LW 03:46 1.33m
HW 11:01 4.34m
LW 16:06 1.35m
HW 23:03 4.34m

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