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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

Race Officer Instruction at Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club

Tom Porter, Mike Nicholls and Jonathan Greatorex from ESC were lucky enough to attend a day of Race Officer Instruction led by International Race Official Peter Saxon at Mengeham Rythe Sailing Club. More »

2 Mar 2026

Speaker supper - Hampshire and IOW Wildlife

Thuesday 19 March - 19:00 hours Kira from Hampshire and IOW Wildlife, is the Marine Engagement Officer and her talk will include information on the important Solent Seascape project - https://solentseascape.com/ Followed by supper of, traditional fish pie with seasonal vegetables. For dessert, sweet toffee waffle with ice cream and toffee sauce. *vegan option five bean cassoulet with wild rice and rosemary focaccia followed by sorbet and berry sundae. More »

2 Mar 2026

Après Ski Happy Hour: Friday 6 March, 18:00-19:00 hours

We have it on good authority that the rain has to stop soon! Happy Hour will run as usual, but outside. Dress in your ski jacket, raincoats and hats - but fingers crossed the weather will clear. Make a booking with Ollie for a meal (inside!), otherwise, expect to be outside for the duration. Watch out for an announcement if the weather is going to be More »

2 Mar 2026

Working party: Saturday 28 March, 10:00-12:00 hours

Please sign up to help at our next working party . All volunteers are welcome and gloves, secateurs and old clothes encouraged . Your hard work will be rewarded with a pie and a drink! Please sign up here . More »

1 Mar 2026

The Great British Spring Clean - save the date

On Sunday 22 March 2026, from 10:00-12:00 hours, we will join fellow Chichester Harbour sailing clubs for a co-ordinated litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean . This is a chance for members to help protect local wildlife, care for our shoreline and support a strong harbour community. Members of all ages are welcome. Please put the date firmly into your diaries. More »

27 Feb 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

22 Feb 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 »

18 Feb 2026

Upcoming events

Jan 1Dec 31

Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
Mar 2

09:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Mar 2

10:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 3

09:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 3

11:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 3

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

We are very keen that this be a relaxed and
Mar 4

10:00 - Rowing - social

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

11:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 5

11:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 5

12:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 6

11:15 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Mar 6

18:00 - Happy hour » Happy hour Provisional

Join us for Happy Hour with discounted drinks between 18:00-19:00
Mar 7

Rowing Open (ESSC)

Mar 7

Rowing - Celtic Winter Series…

Mar 7

09:00 - RYA Safety Boat March » RYA Safety Boat (1A)

Mar 7

09:30 - RYA Race Coach Development Day

As an RYA Pathway Club the RYA offer Coach Development
Mar 7

14:00 - Prospective Membership Discuss…

Mar 7

18:00 - Rowers and friends - social

Mexican buffet, includes a welcome glass of Tequila sunrise on
Mar 8

09:00 - RYA Safety Boat March » RYA Safety Boat (1B)

Mar 8

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

Ollie's Sunday Carvery is very popular - to avoid

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Monday

2 March 2026

LW 03:43 1.10m
HW 10:59 4.63m
LW 16:03 0.79m
HW 23:34 4.84m

Tuesday

3 March 2026

LW 04:23 0.87m
HW 11:36 4.77m
LW 16:44 0.61m

Wednesday

4 March 2026

HW 00:07 4.95m
LW 05:03 0.72m
HW 12:07 4.84m
LW 17:24 0.53m

Thursday

5 March 2026

HW 00:34 4.98m
LW 05:43 0.67m
HW 12:40 4.85m
LW 18:04 0.56m

Friday

6 March 2026

HW 01:05 4.95m
LW 06:21 0.71m
HW 13:15 4.80m
LW 18:41 0.68m

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