Overview
Emsworth Sailing Club sits on Bath Road at the head of the Emsworth Channel in Chichester Harbour, beside the town's Mill Pond. It races dinghies in the harbour, runs a cruiser section with musters, rallies and team races against neighbouring Emsworth Slipper SC, and offers RYA dinghy, windsurf and powerboat training for adults and juniors – young sailors start in Optimists on the Mill Pond. A hire fleet of dinghies, windsurfers, kayaks, paddleboards and a Celtic Longboat for coastal rowing, a dinghy park with nearly 400 spaces, club and trot moorings, and radio sailing complete the programme. The club is full and keeps a waiting list.
- Federation
- Royal Yachting Association
- Phone
- +44 1243 372850
- Registry code
- 14957451
On the water with VesselSOS
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Fareham – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Regattas and series
Run or hosted by the club, per the club website. Dates and notices are on the club site.
- ESC Junior Regattaheld in June; the 2026 edition gained Platinum accreditation in the Sailors for the Sea Clean Regattas programme
- Yoke Trophy (cruiser team race against ESSC)
- Folly Trophy (cruiser team race against ESSC)
Live map, a start clock on every phone and results — when the club runs a race on VesselSOS Racing, it shows up here. Racing is a pilot with clubs for the 2027 season.
No race running right nowSee VesselSOS RacingSailing school and courses
- RYA adult dinghy courses ↗
- RYA youth sailing – Stage 1 and 2 in Optimists on the Mill Pond, from age 7 ↗
- RYA powerboat courses ↗
- Windsurf courses for adults and juniors ↗
Boat classes
Location
- Position
- 50°50.54′ N 0°56.32′ W
50.84225, -0.93866 - Address
- 55 Bath Road
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: RYA adult dinghy courses, RYA youth sailing – Stage 1 and 2 in Optimists on the Mill Pond, from age 7, RYA powerboat courses and Windsurf courses for adults and juniors.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: ESC Junior Regatta, Yoke Trophy (cruiser team race against ESSC) and Folly Trophy (cruiser team race against ESSC).