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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

Environment - Platinum Success for Our Junior Regatta!

We are delighted to share the fantastic news that our Junior Regatta has been awarded Platinum accreditation through the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas programme the highest level of recognition for environmentally responsible sailing events. What makes this achievement even more special is that when we first applied, we were advised that Bronze would be an excellent result for a first application. To have achieved Platinum More »

23 Jul 2026

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

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

Tides on your calendar

Alex Gawley has updated last year's tide calendar to include 2026's 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 23

17:30 - Rowing - for Men

This three-week rowing course is being run as part of
Jul 23

19:00 - Rowing - men only

Men only. Please remember that life jackets/buoyancy
Jul 24

07:30 - Rowing - development - experie…

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
Jul 24

12:00 - Private Function

Jul 24

17:30 - 2026 Oppie Friday » Oppie Friday

Jul 24

18:00 - Ollie's Fish Night » Ollie's Fish Night

Come and join Ollie and his team
Jul 24

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

Tera Race coaching for RS Tera sailors who are keen
Jul 24

18:15 - Youth Laser Race Coaching

Extending our Oppie Fridays and Tera Race Coaching to include
Jul 25

07:30 - Rowing - development - experie…

"Development" row - coxed (and trained) by a qualified
July 26-31

Junior Fortnight (1) (ISC)

Jul 26

08:30 - Rowing - Mindful

Mindful row - a new approach aiming to
July 27-31

Regatta Week (WWSC)

July 27-31

Junior Week (MRSC)

Jul 27

09:30 - Rowing - training

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

09:45 - COW week - 2026 » COW week - day 1

The aim of Children on Water (COW) week is to
Jul 27

11:00 - Rowing - social

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

10:30 - COW week - 2026 » COW week - day 2

The aim of Children on Water (COW) week is to
Jul 28

18:00 - Rowers meeting

Tide predictions for Chichester Harbour (entrance)

Thursday

23 July 2026

HW 06:47 3.82m
LW 12:45 1.92m
HW 19:17 3.90m

Friday

24 July 2026

LW 01:34 1.95m
HW 07:56 3.70m
LW 14:00 2.01m
HW 20:28 3.83m

Saturday

25 July 2026

LW 02:46 1.89m
HW 09:15 3.73m
LW 15:06 1.97m
HW 21:39 3.89m

Sunday

26 July 2026

LW 03:39 1.74m
HW 10:22 3.90m
LW 15:56 1.85m
HW 22:35 4.03m

Monday

27 July 2026

LW 04:20 1.56m
HW 11:13 4.08m
LW 16:33 1.71m
HW 23:20 4.17m

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