Latest news
Important Changes to the Club House access and catering
I am pleased to report that getting the Club House opened in time for the Autumnal Equinox has been achieved. The Wet Bar and the Snug Bar have now received their new Perspex screens. The North Room and Snug Bar are ready to receive guests. As I'm sure you are all aware new government guidance and legislation has been issued this week around COVID. You will already have received an email detailing the how these More »
Published 00:00 on 24 Sep 2020
Ollie Food News
Please find below my weekly update & opening hours for the coming week, Please remember to help us by following the latest guidelines & bear with us while we adjust to the new restrictions, we look forward to welcoming you to a safe and friendly time at the club. Watch this space for our latest weekly updates & events. This week @ Clifts's Catering ESC Fish Night More »
Published 16:13 on 23 Sep 2020
Can ESC be RYA Club of the Year?
Every year the RYA and Y&Y celebrate the outstanding work that happens in sailing clubs through their 'Club of the Year' awards. With five different award categories, it was the one on 'sustainability' that caught the attention of the 'ESC green team'. Having launched our ambitious environmental plan earlier this year we felt we should throw our hat in the ring! As part of our application, Mark Holliday produced a wonderful film More »
Published 13:31 on 23 Sep 2020
Locke Trophy and other sailing news
Club Racing Very few people stayed dry on Saturday in the one and only Locke Trophy that we've been able to stage this year. Three short, sharp races around inflatable marks at Sweare Deep, under the watchful gaze of Bill Tucker and team, as well as a full complement of safety boats. The NE wind proved gusty and caught many out, including one dismasting. Congratulations to all that took part, and More »
Published 13:22 on 23 Sep 2020
ESC Macmillan 2020 Still Time to Contribute
MACMILLAN 2020 STILL TIME TO CONTRIBUTE! ESC's Macmillan Coffee Morning, held on Friday 18 September, raised nearly £500 a magnificent sum in these challenging times! 45 members attended, enjoying Ollie's home-made cakes and coffee in warm sunshine as the tide lapped round the terrace. If you couldn't make it, you can still support Macmillan till the end of September by ordering our specially selected tulip bulbs (download order form below) or More »
Published 09:18 on 22 Sep 2020
The August Blake Fund Lottery Draw
The August Blake Fund Lottery Draw was carried out on Friday 4 th September at the club. Thanks to Pippa Blake who drew the winning tickets and to Chris Clode and Ian McIntyre for overseeing. The winners were: 1 st prize of £45 Jean Morrin 2 nd prize of £30 Lynn Higgins 3 rd prize of £15 terry Pearce. Congratulations to the winners and many thanks More »
Published 10:26 on 10 Sep 2020
Estates Update
Estates Update The pool booking system is working well and the pool is being well used. Since opening on 14/8 there have been 880 lanes booked to swim. Thank you for your patience with the rather slow booking system! Great news - the changing rooms are now open. The numbers for each bay are hanging on the noticeboard in both changing rooms - please take a number and change in the corresponding More »
Published 20:31 on 8 Sep 2020
House Update
With Autumn commencing on the 22nd of September, I'm anxious to get the remainder of the Club House open prior to the advent of inclement weather. The House Committee is committed to completing the task of getting the whole Club safely and securely behind the double glazing shortly after the Autumnal Equinox. In broad terms this is a two-phase operation. Phase one: opening the "Snug Bar" by 17th September, followed by phase two: opening More »
Published 19:36 on 8 Sep 2020
Upcoming events
| September 1-30 |
Online Resuscitation CourseYou are purchasing an Online resuscitation course, on completion |
| Sep 29 |
09:45 - Radio Sailing » Radio sailing - DragonFlite 95 |
| Sep 29 |
18:00 - Radio Sailing » Radio sailing - International… |
| Sep 30 |
11:00 - Social Sailing » Social Sailing |
| Oct 1 |
09:45 - Radio Sailing » Radio sailing - International… |
| Oct 2 |
19:00 - Blake Fund - monthly draw |
| Oct 3 |
Cruisers - Bembridge rally |
| Oct 3 |
Autumn Millpond Martlets » Millpond Martlets |
| October 3-4 |
Junior RacingJunior Racing - Teras and Optimists only |
| Oct 3 |
11:30 - Autumn Martlets - Teras » Autumn Martlets - Teras |
| Oct 3 |
12:30 - New Normal series » New Normal 2 |
| Oct 4 |
Cruisers - Bembridge rally |
| Oct 4 |
Time On The Tide |
| Oct 4 |
09:45 - Radio Sailing » Radio sailing - International… |
| Oct 4 |
11:30 - Autumn Martlets - Optimists » Autumn Martlets - Optimists |
| Oct 4 |
13:15 - New Normal series » New Normal 3 |
| October 5-6 |
RYA Safety BoatThe RYA Safety Boat Course is a 2 day course |
| Oct 6 |
09:45 - Radio Sailing » Radio sailing - DragonFlite 95 |
| Oct 6 |
19:00 - House Committee - cancelled |
| Oct 8 |
09:45 - Radio Sailing » Radio sailing - International… |