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ESC Optimist Open - Saturday 26 September
Racing will be held in Chichester Harbour (Sweare Deep) for the main fleet and in the vicinity of Emsworth Sailing Club for the regatta fleet. Entries To enter a sailor please complete this form . On completion of the form you will be sent an invoice for the applicable fees, in the next few days. Entries are only considered complete once the fees are paid. The Notice of Race,
Published 11:58 on 5 Sep 2026
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DF-95 Regatta: Monday 14 September
Please come and take part in ESC's DF-95 Regatta on Monday 14 September 2026, based from the car park. Th is y ear we have DF-95 suppliers , Rooster Sailing , as our main sponsors . Race officer Richard Callas will be running
Published 00:00 on 4 Sep 2026
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Ollie's Moules et Frites Supper: Monday 21 September, 19:00
Always a delicious evening. Book here .
Published 00:00 on 4 Sep 2026
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Speaker supper - Thursday 17 September, 19:00 hours
For our September Speaker supper we are delighted to be welcoming Trevor Davies. Since 2019 Trevor has chaired the Trustees of the Emsworth Maritime and Historical Trust. In addition to its responsibility for Emsworth Museum, the Trust organises a programme of historical walks during the summer and talks throughout the winter months. Trevor's talk will explore the fascinating history of Cecil Whitaker and Warblington Castle. Following his retirement, Trevor completed a degree
Published 00:00 on 4 Sep 2026
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Trafalgar Night: Saturday 24 October, 19:00-22:30 hours
The ever - popular Trafalgar Night dinner will be held on Saturday 24 October. I t's a great evening that celebrates Nelson's naval victory in 1805 and is held along traditional lines and is a lot of fun. We are really pleased to have the current Commanding Officer of HMS Victory, Lieutenant Commander Steve Cass, as the guest speaker. As many of
Published 11:28 on 3 Sep 2026
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Working party: Saturday 3 October, 10:00-12:00 hours
Please sign up to help at our next working party . All volunteers are welcome and gloves, secateurs and old clothes encouraged . Your hard work will be rewarded with a pie and a drink! Please sign up here .
Published 00:00 on 3 Sep 2026
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Upcoming RYA training for ESC members
Upcoming RYA training for ESC members.
Published 00:00 on 2 Sep 2026
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RNLI - Have you found your float?
Friday 24 July 2026 Anyone can get into difficulty in the water, but learning and practising this vital skill could save your life. The Float to Live technique saves lives. People find themselves in difficulty in the water for many reasons from falling in unexpectedly, to getting caught in a rip current. But by floating, they can stay calm and control their breathing while help is on the way.
Published 00:00 on 27 Aug 2026
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Optimist UK and Open National Championships
James Fox writes: Three ESC Optimist sailors made the 8½-hour journey north to Largs for the five-day Optimist UK and Open National Championships. The weather could not have been more different from the South Coast heatwave. Full winter sailing gear was required on the water, with plenty of rain, medium to strong winds , and varied wind directions - no
Published 10:20 on 26 Aug 2026
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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
Published 00:00 on 26 Aug 2026
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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
Published 00:00 on 26 Aug 2026
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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.
Published 00:00 on 26 Aug 2026