Welcome to Itchenor Sailing Club, a lively and friendly sailing and racing club.
We are one of the leading dinghy and keelboat sailing clubs in the UK, with family-friendly, multi-level fleets, a keen group of rowers and a busy social club. Located in beautiful Chichester Harbour, we are lucky enough to be in an area of outstanding natural beauty.
We run events throughout the season, with racing from March to October and social events all through the year. We welcome visiting sailors and their families and encourage regular participation in all club activities. Click here to find out how you can become part of Itchenor Sailing Club’s family.
Latest news
Firefly Itchenor Sailing Club Burgee 2025
The briefing was notable because the Race Officer Charles Duchesne was under the impression that Fireflys average 4 knots! We braced for long courses. Alex Ogilvie took the opportunity to school the RO on the distinction between the letter "B" and the Greek letter Beta. We all mentally filed that factoid under NFU. 17 boats set off to the SE corner of Chichester harbour in a firm 12-15 knots for three races. More »
1 Jul 2025
Keelboat Week
Itchenor Keelboat Week (IKW) was sponsored by Soak Insurance and sailed in mostly light to medium shifty winds with occasional torrential rain and some sunshine. With racing on each day taking place an hour either side of high water, decisions regarding the tide were less important than they sometimes can be, but predicting wind direction and strength proved tricky with lots of place changes due to boats being on the right or More »
19 Jun 2025
International 14 - Gallon Trophy @ Itchenor SC 2025
The Gallon is the other big trophy on the International 14 calendar — and arguably the most grueling. The Deed of Gift for this event demands a long-distance race around Chichester Harbour, testing every skill in the skiff sailors arsenal: speed, tactics, fitness, boathandling, and... navigation?! This year delivered classic conditions: warm sunshine paired with a stiff 20-knot breeze. Just before launch, a squall pushing 25 knots delayed proceedings, holding the fleet More »
18 Jun 2025
Last Chance to Book: Keelboat Week
Last Chance to Book! Online Booking Closes at 12pm this Friday 6th June. Make sure to book your sailing and social tickets HERE ! And don't forget to book for the Caribbean Party on the Friday ! More »
3 Jun 2025
Upcoming events
| Dec 1 … Oct 31 |
Duty Exemption for the 2025 Se…For those wishing to be part of the Duty Exemption |
| July 3-4 |
Powerboat Level 22 Day - RYA Powerboat Level 2 Course |
| Jul 4 |
Friday RowingBookings for Friday Rowing. |
| Jul 4 |
10:30 - Members Fitness Boot Camp!Itchenor Sailing Club Members Circuits Sessions on Fridays at |
| Jul 5 |
Saturday RowingSaturday Rowing Open Mornings |
| Jul 5 |
08:45 - Club Racing Saturday 5th July…Club Racing from Committee Boat Betivuka (See Attached SI Change) |
| Jul 5 |
18:00 - ISC Summer BBQ!Join us for our 4th year of our Summer |
| Jul 6 |
Sunday RowingBookings for Sunday Rowing. |
| Jul 6 |
08:45 - Club Racing Sunday 6th July HW…Club Racing from Committee Boat Betivuka 10:30 XOD |
