Overview
Itchenor Sailing Club, formed in 1927, sits on the shore of Chichester Harbour at Itchenor and is a leading dinghy and keelboat club with family fleets. Weekend racing mixes classic keelboats – Swallows, Sunbeams and X One Designs, more than 100 of them among the members – with International 14s, RS200s, 420s, Toppers, Fevas and Mirrors, and the club runs the Itchenor Regatta, a Keelboat Week, dinghy open meetings and the National Schools Championships. It is proud of its junior sailing and training weeks, has a fleet of RS2000s for members without boats, and a group of rowers.
- Founded
- 1927
- Federation
- Royal Yachting Association
- Phone
- +44 1243 512400
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.
- Itchenor Regattaa day of dinghy and keelboat racing, windward/leeward and round-the-cans
- ISC Keelboat Week
- National Schools Championships / Schools Week
- ISC dinghy open meetings
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
Boat classes
History and achievements
- 1927The club is formed
- 1928First AGM: 68 founder members
- 1940The club closes after Dunkirk – it is in a restricted area – and parts of the premises are requisitioned by the Army
- 1952Club sailors provide 9 of the 20 dinghy finalists for the Helsinki Olympics, winning a silver medal
Location
- Position
- 50°48.35′ N 0°51.91′ W
50.80582, -0.86509
Frequently asked
Can I learn to sail here?
Yes. The club lists these courses: Junior sailing and Learn to Race Week and Club RS2000 dinghies for members without a boat.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Fareham 999. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.
When was Itchenor Sailing Club founded?
In 1927.
Which regattas does the club run?
According to the club website, among others: Itchenor Regatta, ISC Keelboat Week, National Schools Championships / Schools Week and ISC dinghy open meetings.