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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 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 »

29 Aug 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

28 Aug 2026

RNLI - Have you found your float?

Friday 24 July 2026 Anyone can get into difficulty in the water, but learning and practising this vital skill could save your life. The Float to Live technique saves lives. People find themselves in difficulty in the water for many reasons from falling in unexpectedly, to getting caught in a rip current. But by floating, they can stay calm and control their breathing while help is on the way. More »

27 Aug 2026

Optimist UK and Open National Championships

James Fox writes: Three ESC Optimist sailors made the 8½-hour journey north to Largs for the five-day Optimist UK and Open National Championships. The weather could not have been more different from the South Coast heatwave. Full winter sailing gear was required on the water, with plenty of rain, medium to strong winds , and varied wind directions - no More »

26 Aug 2026

Environment - Platinum Success for Our Junior Regatta!

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our Junior Regatta has been awarded Platinum accreditation through the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas programme the highest level of recognition for environmentally responsible sailing events. What makes this achievement even more special is that when we first applied, we were advised that Bronze would be an excellent result for a first application. To have achieved Platinum More »

26 Aug 2026

Have You Spotted the Fish?

Keep an eye out for the new fish symbols that have appeared beside several drains around the club. They are there to highlight an important message: these drains connect directly to local waterways, so whatever goes into them can eventually reach the river and sea. Anything washed into these drains, including litter, detergents, paint, oils, or other pollutants, can end up in our rivers and coastal waters. Please help us protect our local environment More »

26 Aug 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 Aug 2026

Help our coastal birds

Calling sailors, boaters and paddlers can you help our coastal birds? If you're heading out on the water this summer , you can help our coastal birds survive and thrive for future generations . Each year, coastal birds including Little Terns, Oystercatchers and Ringed Plover s attempt to nest on Chichester Harbour's shingle spits and islands, and More »

26 Aug 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
Aug 30

Regatta (ISC)

Aug 30

12:00 - Rowing - development - experie…

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Aug 30

13:00 - Locke Trophy - 2026 » Locke Trophy 5

Series of three short handicap races on each day, sailed
Aug 30

13:00 - Aldora Vase - 2026 » Aldora Vase 5

Series of short course races on each day, sailed around
Aug 30

13:00 - Oakley Trophy - 2026 » Oakley Trophy 5

New for 2026, series for more experienced junior sailors who
Aug 30

13:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Aug 31

12:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Aug 31

13:45 - Coronation Cup and Mug

Crew from the same family, with the Mug a shorter
Aug 31

14:00 - Rowing - race training

Regatta training - non-bookable
Sep 1

09:30 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 September » RYA PB2 Sept A

Sep 1

13:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Sep 1

14:00 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 10

An opportunity for members of all ages to get out
Sep 1

14:30 - Rowing - training

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

09:30 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 September » RYA PB2 Sept B

Sep 2

13:30 - Rowing - training

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

15:00 - Rowing - social pub

Social Pub Row - the outing will take into consideration
Sep 3

14:00 - Rowing - social

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

15:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Sunday

30 August 2026

HW 01:13 4.67m
LW 06:44 0.66m
HW 13:41 4.76m
LW 19:02 0.80m

Monday

31 August 2026

HW 01:48 4.71m
LW 07:20 0.66m
HW 14:14 4.77m
LW 19:38 0.80m

Tuesday

1 September 2026

HW 02:23 4.69m
LW 07:55 0.73m
HW 14:49 4.71m
LW 20:13 0.87m

Wednesday

2 September 2026

HW 03:01 4.59m
LW 08:32 0.89m
HW 15:27 4.58m
LW 20:52 1.04m

Thursday

3 September 2026

HW 03:45 4.41m
LW 09:13 1.15m
HW 16:14 4.38m
LW 21:37 1.30m

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