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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

Oysters at ESC - volunteers required

Harbour Oysters is an initiative from Lottie and Poppy Johns, two local sisters - who spoke at the Club back in November - who are installing baskets of native oysters (Ostrea edulis) under pontoons and jetties to improve the water quality and boost local biodiversity. On Tuesday 24 March at 19:00 hours we will be making oyster baskets in the Clubhouse and on Wednesday 25 March, 10:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 15:00 hours, we More »

5 Mar 2026

Speaker supper - Hampshire and IOW Wildlife

Speaker Supper: Thursday 19 March, 19:00-22:30 hours, Hampshire and IOW Wildlife Trust Kira from Hampshire and IOW Wildlife, is the Marine Engagement Officer and her talk will include information on the important Solent Seascape project. 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 More »

5 Mar 2026

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

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

After a few lovely, sunny spring days, it looks the rain is heading our way again. Happy Hour will run as usual, but outside, so dress in your ski jacket, raincoats and hats. Make a booking with Ollie for a meal (inside!), otherwise, expect to be outside for the duration. We would love to see you and are happy to accommodate everyone who is happy to brave the drizzle, 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 events

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Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
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) Cancelled

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) Cancelled

Mar 8

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

Ollie's Sunday Carvery is very popular - to avoid
Mar 8

14:00 - Rowing - development - novice

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Mar 9

12:30 - Rowing - development - experie…

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Mar 9

14:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 9

19:00 - House Committee » House Committee

Mar 10

14:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 10

15:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 10

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

We are very keen that this be a relaxed and

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

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

Saturday

7 March 2026

HW 01:37 4.85m
LW 06:56 0.84m
HW 13:51 4.68m
LW 19:14 0.88m

Sunday

8 March 2026

HW 02:11 4.68m
LW 07:28 1.04m
HW 14:26 4.50m
LW 19:44 1.14m

Monday

9 March 2026

HW 02:43 4.45m
LW 07:57 1.27m
HW 15:00 4.25m
LW 20:13 1.43m

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