We are a family-oriented sailing club, situated in safe and sheltered waters at the top of Chichester Harbour. Engagement ≠ Endorsement.
The Club was originally a sea-bathing establishment, set up around 1800. During the Victorian era sailing was adopted at the site, which led to Emsworth Sailing Club in its present form being founded in 1919 by a small group of enthusiasts. This makes ESC one of the oldest water activity clubs in the country. Although much extended, our clubhouse incorporates the original building constructed in 1
01/04/2026
Havant Council are considering plans for a new floating bar in the middle of the Emsworth Millpond. Customers will be provided with waders to reach the exciting new venue and ESC Head Chef - Ollie - will be serving up cocktails in his mankini. Here for Summer 2026!
28/03/2026
Oyster scrubbers at Emsworth Sailing Club.
19/12/2025
What a difference a day makes.....
Merry Christmas from Emsworth Sailing Club...
26/09/2025
Yet another busy weekend at ESC with the Club hosting the RS Tera Open on Saturday, followed by the Optimist Open on Sunday. 44 Tera sailors from 9 different clubs, followed by 57 Optimist sailors from 14 clubs. Some fierce competition, exciting sailing and great sportsmanship all round...photos by our very own Don Manson.
16/09/2025
Come along and support this brilliant charity. Everyone welcome.
30/08/2025
30/08/2025
ESC Regatta - 6 September 2025
All welcome - no entry fee, fantastic tea!
Sign up at https://www.emsdinghies.com/s/ESCregatta2025
05/06/2025
Beautiful Emsworth sunrise this week...hoping the rain will clear soon...
30/05/2025
It has been a blustery half term for our Junior Spring Champtinoship and Club training, but the last day is full of excitement and the sun has even come out!
19/05/2025
Everyone welcome....