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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

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 »

21 May 2026

Rowing

Rain stayed away for the Hamble River Raid . Having seen a pretty dismal forecast the previous day, last Saturday turned out ok weather - wise - c loudy but not cold and not too much wind , which is ideal for rowing . We were competing against another 6 Celtic longboats, some with women-only crews and some mixed More »

21 May 2026

Harbour Oysters update

Harbour Oysters has had a very successful first season with around 30,000 oysters now installed in local waters, including 4000 at ESC. Lottie and Poppy thanked Simon Langford and C lub volunteers who helped with basket making and oyster scrubbing during the recent work ing party. We are delighted to hear that early monitoring at the ESC site has shown encouraging signs More »

21 May 2026

Surfers Against Sewage and Final Straw protest

Bianca Carr writes: We are still buzzing from last Saturday's day of action in Emsworth! Over 140 paddlers and shore-side supporters came together to form a truly unstoppable United Solent Front. Looking out at a sea of passionate faces, one thing became crystal clear : o ur community will not stay silent while private water companies profit from pollution. What More »

8 May 2026

The Yoke race to East Cowes - update

The Yoke, that prestigious and ancient trophy awarded to the successful Emsworth cruiser team, is home. On Saturday we blitzed the zig zag course from Chi to Cowes. The following boats from ESC took part (in alphabetical order); Bombardino (3rd) Capacity Erika of Emsworth (4th) Freedom Hector (10th) Keltic Dancer Kyra More »

23 Apr 2026

Speaker Supper by David Barrie, Author of 'Incredible Journeys: Thursday 21 May, 19:00 hours

Speaker Supper by David Barrie, Author of 'Incredible Journeys: Exploring the Wonders of Animal Navigation' Join us for an engaging talk by award winning author David Barrie. He'll explore how animals, from ocean-crossing birds to tiny beetles, navigate with remarkable skill, and what science is revealing about these abilities. David will also touch on human navigation, from indigenous wayfinding to modern reliance on electronic aids, raising thought-provoking questions for sailors today. A More »

20 Apr 2026

Blake Fund stories from New Zealand

Henry Chandler writes: Thanks to the NZ Sailing Trust and my Captain pulling off some shrewd negotiations, I was incredibly lucky to have the opportunity to race onboard Steinlager II and what a boat she is. A dream to helm, with beautifully balanced weather helm and power that shouldn't be underestimated. The race itself was hugely enjoyable, and More »

16 Apr 2026

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members

Upcoming RYA training for ESC members. More »

8 Apr 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
May 21

12:00 - Private Function

May 21

14:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
May 21

15:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
May 21

19:00 - Speaker supper » David Barrie, Author of 'Incr…

Speaker Supper by David Barrie, Author of 'Incredible Journeys: Exploring
May 22

17:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
May 22

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

May 22

18:15 - 2026 Tera Race Coaching » Tera Race Coaching

Tera Race coaching for RS Tera sailors who are keen
May 23

Junior Regatta (BSC)

May 23

16:30 - Rowing - race training

Cockleshell - non-bookable
May 23

17:30 - Blois Johnson - 2026 » Blois Johnson 4

Points series for open fleets, sailed around fixed racing and
May 24

Rowing - Eastney Cockleshell C…

May 24

08:00 - Seaweed Working Party

Fed up with all the seaweed blocking your dinghy from
May 25

06:30 - Rowing - Mindful (new)

Mindful row - a new approach aiming to
May 25

09:30 - May Half Term Millpond Training » Millpond May Half Term Trainin…

May 26

07:00 - Rowing - race training

Bristol Sprints - non-bookable
May 26

08:30 - Rowing - race training

Bristol Sprints - non-bookable
May 26

09:30 - May Half Term Millpond Training » Millpond May Half Term Trainin…

May 26

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

21 May 2026

HW 03:22 4.54m
LW 08:41 0.99m
HW 16:10 4.58m
LW 21:11 1.33m

Friday

22 May 2026

HW 04:19 4.36m
LW 09:40 1.19m
HW 17:06 4.46m
LW 22:15 1.52m

Saturday

23 May 2026

HW 05:17 4.18m
LW 10:48 1.37m
HW 18:01 4.31m
LW 23:26 1.65m

Sunday

24 May 2026

HW 06:16 4.01m
LW 11:55 1.50m
HW 18:58 4.19m
LW 00:32 1.70m

Monday

25 May 2026

HW 07:20 3.90m
LW 12:57 1.56m
HW 20:06 4.13m

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