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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

Jan 1Dec 31

Online Resuscitation Course

Thank you for purchasing an online resuscitation course. Within
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
Mar 10

19:00 - Sailing Committee » Sailing Committee

Mar 11

15:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Mar 11

16:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Mar 11

19:30 - RYA Instructor's Induction

If you would like to work or volunteer at
Mar 12

15:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Mar 12

17:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Mar 13

06:30 - Rowing - development - novice

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Mar 13

17:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Mar 13

18:00 - Ollie's Steak night » Ollie's Steak Night

Join Ollie and his team for a steak themed
Mar 14

06:30 - Rowing - Mindful (new)

Mindful row - a new approach aiming to
Mar 14

13:00 - Mothers' Weekend Afternoon Tea…

Traditional afternoon tea; Prosecco & fine teas followed by a
Mar 14

17:00 - Junior Start Of Season Meeting…

If you have children who plan to sail this year,
Mar 15

07:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Monday

9 March 2026

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

Tuesday

10 March 2026

HW 03:16 4.18m
LW 08:29 1.55m
HW 15:40 3.98m
LW 20:47 1.76m

Wednesday

11 March 2026

HW 03:56 3.90m
LW 09:10 1.85m
HW 16:32 3.70m
LW 21:37 2.11m

Thursday

12 March 2026

HW 04:53 3.63m
LW 10:23 2.14m
HW 17:44 3.49m

Friday

13 March 2026

LW 00:19 2.33m
HW 06:13 3.47m
LW 13:11 2.10m
HW 19:30 3.50m

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