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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

The Yoke race to East Cowes: Saturday 16 May

This will follow the usual format with a BBQ and dining in a marquee in the evening . You ' re free to s ail home or onwards at your leisure on Sunday. Our challenge to 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

Clubhouse capacity update

Continued thanks for your patience through the east wing improvement building works. Please always check the website for updates on occupancy numbers and access. During the Easter weekend and weekends going forward , t he clubhouse will be back to normal occupancy as we will have use of the front door as a fire exit. Access to the stairs, office and downstairs toilets will be More »

27 Mar 2026

RYA First Aid Course - Saturday 25 April 10:00 - 17:00 hours

Book your place on the course here. More »

27 Mar 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 »

27 Mar 2026

Tides on your calendar

Alex Gawley has updated last year's tide calendar to include 2026's More »

27 Mar 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
April 25-26

Solo, Europe, Finn Open (HISC)

Apr 25

06:30 - Rowing - Mindful (new)

Mindful row - a new approach aiming to
Apr 25

09:30 - RYA First Aid

A one-day course covering all the usual first aid subjects,
Apr 25

10:00 - RYA First Aid course

A one day course designed to provide essential first aid
Apr 25

18:00 - Rowing - race training

Great river race - non-bookable
Apr 26

08:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Apr 27

07:30 - Rowing - race training

Hamble river raid - non-bookable
Apr 27

09:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 27

18:00 - Rowing Working Group meeting

Apr 28

08:30 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Apr 28

10:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew
Apr 28

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

We are very keen that this be a relaxed and
Apr 29

09:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 30

10:00 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
Apr 30

19:00 - Private Function Provisional

May 1

10:30 - Rowing - training

Training Rows - open to all whatever your experience, these
May 1

11:45 - Social sailing - 2026 » Social sailing 1

An opportunity for members of all ages to get out
May 1

12:00 - Rowing - social

Social Row - the outing will take into consideration crew

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Saturday

25 April 2026

HW 06:37 3.86m
LW 12:29 1.61m
HW 19:31 4.00m

Sunday

26 April 2026

LW 01:08 1.78m
HW 08:00 3.79m
LW 13:34 1.58m
HW 21:09 4.08m

Monday

27 April 2026

LW 02:10 1.66m
HW 09:43 3.94m
LW 14:33 1.46m
HW 22:18 4.30m

Tuesday

28 April 2026

LW 03:04 1.46m
HW 10:41 4.17m
LW 15:24 1.29m
HW 23:03 4.48m

Wednesday

29 April 2026

LW 03:51 1.24m
HW 11:21 4.34m
LW 16:10 1.12m
HW 23:37 4.59m

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