Latest news
Cruisers The Folly Trophy to Lymington: Saturday 18 - Sunday 19 July
Following our excellent success in last month's Yoke we now face an even more daunting challenge: The Folly 2026! How many ESC boats will take part ? How many of them will be competitive? Martin Stewart and I would like to receive entries from as many boats as possible. As soon as you are able please inform More »
11 Jun 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 »
10 Jun 2026
Environmentally Responsible Sun Protection
Guidance for club members and visitors, as a sailing club, we spend a significant amount of time on and around the water. While protecting ourselves from harmful UV radiation is essential, some sunscreen ingredients may also affect aquatic environments when they wash off into the water. Emsworth Sailing Club encourages members and visitors to choose sun protection methods that help safeguard both personal health and the marine environment. Recommended Approach More »
10 Jun 2026
Junior Regatta - 13 June
We are excited to be working towards Sailors for the Sea Clean Regatta accreditation at this weekend's Junior Regatta. The worldwide programme encourages sailing events to be as environmentally sustainable as possible through 20 Best Practices. Many of these practices are already well established at ESC, but the accreditation process has provided a valuable opportunity to review and improve what we do. More »
6 Jun 2026
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
Upcoming events
| Jan 1 … Dec 31 |
Temporary Membership Registrat…Register your house guest as an ESC Temporary Member |
| Jan 1 … Dec 31 |
Online Resuscitation CourseThank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within |
| June 15-17 |
Millpond Drain 2026 » Millpond Drain |
| Jun 15 |
10:30 - Rowing - trainingTraining Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these |
| Jun 15 |
11:30 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 4An opportunity for members of all ages to get out |
| Jun 15 |
12:00 - Rowing - socialSocial Row - the outing will take into consideration crew |
| Jun 15 |
14:00 - Private Function |
| Jun 15 |
19:00 - Estates Committee » Estates Committee |
| Jun 16 |
12:30 - Rowing - development - experie…"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified |
| Jun 16 |
19:00 - General Committee » General Committee |
| Jun 17 |
12:00 - Rowing - development - novice"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified |
| Jun 17 |
12:00 - ESC Powerboat RefresherESC Powerboat Refreshers & Familiarisation Got your |
| Jun 18 |
14:30 - Rowing - socialSocial Row - the outing will take into consideration crew |
| Jun 18 |
19:00 - Speaker supper » Shining the LightRear Admiral Iain Lower CB MA FDIRDI AFNI, Deputy Master, |
| Jun 19 |
Cobnor Sailaway Camp » Cobnor Camp - day 1Sail away from ESC after school on Friday (doublehanded boats |
| Jun 19 |
15:00 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 5An opportunity for members of all ages to get out |
| Jun 19 |
15:30 - Rowing - socialSocial Row - the outing will take into consideration crew |
| Jun 19 |
17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday Cancelled |
| Jun 20 |
Cobnor Sailaway Camp » Cobnor Camp - day 2Sail away from ESC after school on Friday (doublehanded boats |
| Jun 20 |
16:00 - Team racing - 2026 » Team racing 1Team racing in 2000s just off Club. |
Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)
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Monday 15 June 2026 LW 05:08 0.85mHW 12:13 4.69m LW 17:31 1.05m HW 00:26 4.77m |
Tuesday 16 June 2026 LW 05:58 0.80mHW 13:12 4.72m LW 18:22 1.06m |
Wednesday 17 June 2026 HW 01:19 4.72mLW 06:49 0.81m HW 14:11 4.74m LW 19:14 1.09m |
Thursday 18 June 2026 HW 02:15 4.66mLW 07:41 0.86m HW 15:07 4.74m LW 20:06 1.16m |
Friday 19 June 2026 HW 03:10 4.57mLW 08:32 0.95m HW 15:58 4.69m LW 20:59 1.26m |
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