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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

Easter Junior Championships 2026

A mixed offering on the weather front for the opening junior championship event for 2026. Day 1 came with a blustery easterly breeze, forecast mid teens gusting early twenties - great to blow off the winter cobwebs. Escort afloat on station, with AP raised as the fleet seemed a little shy to come out to play on time, the first race getting under way 5 minutes late, both fleets were away More »

13 Apr 2026

Rowing Taster Day - Saturday 18 April

Book your place on one of our taster rows here More »

1 Apr 2026

Clubhouse capacity update

Continued thanks for your patience through the east wing improvement building works. Please always check the website for updates on occupancy numbers and access. During the Easter weekend and weekends going forward , t he clubhouse will be back to normal occupancy as we will have use of the front door as a fire exit. Access to the stairs, office and downstairs toilets will be More »

27 Mar 2026

Speaker Supper: Thursday 16 April, 19:00-22:30 hours SailGP 101

We're delighted to welcome Emily Hall from Sail GP for an evening of insight into the world of SailGP. This promises to be a relaxed yet exhilarating event, exploring the cutting-edge F50 foiling catamarans and the remarkable technology behind them, the fast-paced SailGP race format and how it sets itself apart from traditional sailing. She will guide us through what to look forward to at SailGP Portsmouth this More »

24 Mar 2026

RYA First Aid Course - Saturday 25 April 10:00 - 17:00 hours

Book your place on the course here. More »

22 Mar 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

22 Mar 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 »

21 Mar 2026

Tides on your calendar

Alex Gawley has updated last year's tide calendar to include 2026's More »

21 Mar 2026

Upcoming events

Jan 1Dec 31

Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
April 13-15

Millpond Drain 2026 » Millpond Drain

Apr 13

07:30 - Rowing - race training

Cockleshell training - non-bookable Please remember
Apr 13

09:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Apr 13

19:00 - House Committee » House Committee

Apr 14

08:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 14

10:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 14

11:00 - Terror Meeting

Apr 14

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

We are very keen that this be a relaxed and
Apr 14

19:00 - Sailing Committee » Sailing Committee

Apr 15

09:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 15

10:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Apr 16

10:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Apr 16

12:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 16

19:00 - Speaker supper » Sail GP - 101

We're delighted to welcome Emily Hall from Sail GP for
Apr 17

11:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 17

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

Apr 18

D-Zero Open (ISC)

April 18-20

Cruisers - 2026 » Cruisers - Bembridge rally

Apr 18

RYA Assistant Instructor's Course » RYA Assistant Instructor Day 1

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Monday

13 April 2026

LW 02:30 1.88m
HW 09:09 3.76m
LW 14:46 1.57m
HW 21:53 4.08m

Tuesday

14 April 2026

LW 03:15 1.55m
HW 10:05 4.09m
LW 15:30 1.26m
HW 22:35 4.39m

Wednesday

15 April 2026

LW 03:55 1.19m
HW 10:46 4.39m
LW 16:11 0.97m
HW 23:13 4.66m

Thursday

16 April 2026

LW 04:35 0.88m
HW 11:26 4.64m
LW 16:51 0.75m
HW 23:51 4.86m

Friday

17 April 2026

LW 05:14 0.65m
HW 12:07 4.81m
LW 17:31 0.61m
HW 00:30 4.97m

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