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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

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 »

16 Jul 2026

Speaker Supper: Thursday 16 July, 19:00-22:30 hours Poisoned Beds Play and Questions

Not surfers but Suffragettes against sewage! An Edwardian woman's fight for freedom, justice and unpolluted waters. Followed by supper of steak, oyster and mushroom pie with seasonal vegetables. Dessert of strawberry pavlova. Talk and supper - £18.95pp . Talk only - £4 pp . Book here Guests of members welcome. John Gleadall is a musician, More »

26 Jun 2026

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

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

29 May 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 »

29 May 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
Jul 16

09:30 - RYA Powerboat Level 2 July B » RYA PB2 JulyB (2)

Jul 16

12:30 - Rowing - training

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

19:00 - Speaker supper » Poisoned Beds Play and Questio…

Not surfers but Suffragettes against sewage! An
Jul 17

13:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Jul 17

14:00 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 8

An opportunity for members of all ages to get out
Jul 17

14:30 - Rowing - training

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

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

Jul 18

2000 Open (CYC)

July 18-19

Cruisers - 2026 » Cruisers - Folly Trophy

Overnight berthing at Lymington. The Royal Lymington YC have confirmed
Jul 18

13:00 - Kit's Folly Sprint Challenge

Short fun races to Kit's Folly and back
Jul 18

14:30 - Chichester Cup

A navigation race around the harbour, with speed judged between
Jul 18

19:00 - Rowers and friends - BBQ

A welcome drink, BBQ, followed by ice cream - £25.00pp
Jul 19

14:00 - Rowing - social pub

Social Pub Row - the outing will take into consideration
Jul 19

15:30 - Locke Trophy - 2026 » Locke Trophy 3

Series of three short handicap races on each day, sailed
Jul 19

15:30 - Aldora Vase - 2026 » Aldora Vase 3

Series of short course races on each day, sailed around
Jul 19

15:30 - Oakley Trophy - 2026 » Oakley Trophy 3

New for 2026, series for more experienced junior sailors who
Jul 20

10:00 - Private tuition

Private tuition millpond
Jul 20

15:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Thursday

16 July 2026

HW 01:05 4.74m
LW 06:39 0.72m
HW 13:56 4.82m
LW 19:01 0.97m

Friday

17 July 2026

HW 01:57 4.72m
LW 07:26 0.73m
HW 14:43 4.83m
LW 19:49 1.00m

Saturday

18 July 2026

HW 02:45 4.67m
LW 08:14 0.81m
HW 15:25 4.78m
LW 20:35 1.10m

Sunday

19 July 2026

HW 03:31 4.57m
LW 09:00 0.96m
HW 16:06 4.68m
LW 21:23 1.26m

Monday

20 July 2026

HW 04:16 4.42m
LW 09:48 1.18m
HW 16:48 4.51m
LW 22:13 1.48m

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