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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 18 June, 19:00-22:30 hours Shining the Light

Rear Admiral Iain Lower CB MA FDIRDI AFNI, Deputy Master, Trinity House & Chief Executive of the General Lighthouse Authority for England, Wales, The Channel Islands and Gibraltar. Iain will give a fascinating illustrated talk about the work of Trinity House and its role in running the lighthouses and navigational aids around the coasts of England and Wales. Prior to his job at Trinity House, Club member Rear Admiral More »

29 May 2026

Summer Party: Saturday 13 June, 19:00-23:00 hours

Dance the night away to Atomic Badger and enjoy some of Ollie's delicious Greek street food. Donations from ticket sales will go to Target Ovarian Cancer . Members are welcome to bring guests. Ticket price: £10pp for a welcome drink (Aperol or Hugo Spritz, or a Corona with lime, or a non-alcoholic alternative), dancing and charity donation. Greek street food: £10pp for chicken slouvaki gyros or halloumi slouvaki gyros in a More »

29 May 2026

Scottish Islands Peaks Race

Douglas Peniston has just completed the Scottish Islands Peaks Race in his 34ft 1974 wooden classic, Polar Bear ( PB) , with fellow ESC members Mark Allerston and Tom Bowman, who have sailed together (or against each other) since the 1970 s. The race involves over 200 miles of sailing and three major mountain runs for their two runners, Sam Cathro More »

28 May 2026

ESC Rowers - Cockleshell Challenge 2026

Eastney Cruising Association host the annual Cockleshell Challenge every year and Escapade wa s entered last Sunday . It is an appro x 13.3 km race starting from ECA start line out into the Solent, following Southsea beach, then up rounding Horse Sand Fort, back along to the Langstone Bar and More »

28 May 2026

RYA Guidelines for cold water shock

In preparation for the 2026 season, take some time to read and understand the guidelines provided by the RYA regarding cold water shock. Visit the site here . More »

27 May 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

26 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 »

26 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
May 29

09:15 - May Half Term RYA Stage 3 » May Half Term RYA Stage 3

May 29

09:30 - May Half Term Millpond Training » Millpond May Half Term Trainin…

May 29

09:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
May 29

11:00 - Junior Championship - 2026 » Junior Championship - Spring 3

Fleets include Optimist, RS Tera (Sport and Pro rigs), RS
May 29

18:00 - Ollie's Fish Night » Ollie's Fish Night

Come and join Ollie and his team
May 30

Solo Open (DQSC)

May 30

10:00 - May Half Term RYA Stage 3 » May Half Term RYA Stage 3

May 30

11:15 - Richard Notley - 2026 » Richard Notley 2

Points series for open fleets, sailed around fixed racing and
May 30

11:25 - Parham Cup - 2026 » Parham Cup 2

Starting 10 minutes behind the Richard Notley Challenge Cup series,
May 31

RS Feva and Mirror Open (BSC)

May 31

10:30 - May Half Term RYA Stage 3 » May Half Term RYA Stage 3

May 31

12:00 - Locke Trophy - 2026 » Locke Trophy 2

Series of three short handicap races on each day, sailed
May 31

12:00 - Aldora Vase - 2026 » Aldora Vase 2

Series of short course races on each day, sailed around
May 31

12:00 - Oakley Trophy - 2026 » Oakley Trophy 2

New for 2026, series for more experienced junior sailors who
Jun 1

12:30 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 3

An opportunity for members of all ages to get out
Jun 2

12:00 - Rowing - social

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

13:30 - Rowing - social

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

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

We are very keen that this be a relaxed and

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Friday

29 May 2026

LW 04:12 1.32m
HW 11:15 4.23m
LW 16:29 1.38m
HW 23:26 4.40m

Saturday

30 May 2026

LW 04:54 1.23m
HW 11:52 4.30m
LW 17:10 1.37m
HW 00:02 4.42m

Sunday

31 May 2026

LW 05:33 1.20m
HW 12:31 4.35m
LW 17:47 1.40m
HW 00:39 4.40m

Monday

1 June 2026

LW 06:07 1.21m
HW 13:11 4.36m
LW 18:21 1.45m

Tuesday

2 June 2026

HW 01:15 4.36m
LW 06:40 1.25m
HW 13:49 4.35m
LW 18:54 1.50m

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