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
Swallow Training Day
Last Saturday brought 12 Swallows and about 40 people together for a training day led by former national, European and team racing champion and current Team GB Olympic strategist Mark Rushall. There we were all togged up (as bidden) to go sailing but we had a sauna experience inside on a warm morning in the Members Room whilst digesting Mark's masterful introduction - with supporting acts from Chairman James (how the floppy More »
15 Apr 2025
Gently Used Kit Sale!
The Transit Committee did an great job with the Used Kit Sale on Sunday 6th April. Henry and Effie drove a hard bargain! We did not start out with that much merchandise, but they sold nearly all of it and raised £307 for Chestnut Tree House. More »
14 Apr 2025
Opening Race Day
Great opening race day on Saturday 29th March. Class Captain's tea spoons won by Philip Pascall on Marengo for his heroic efforts getting their boat off the mud. Bubbly won by Mike Wigmore, Richard Stephens and Charles Hyatt on Gwaihir for 3 bullets in the unofficial mini-series which we decided to do instead of a reverse pursuit. Thanks to James and Rob on BV as PRO and to Kirsty and Tony on camera More »
7 Apr 2025
Rowing Dinner
The rowing dinner on Friday, 21 March, was well attended with international oarsman Peter Haining and Mike Gilbert of the Coastal Rowing Academy as guests. Tributes were paid to outgoing Rowing Captain Chris Blevins by his successor Jeremy Thompson, the Commodore, Peter and Mike for the tremendous work he has done in developing and establishing coastal rowing not only at ISC but also in the 3 Harbours area, namely Chichester, Langstone and Portsmouth. More »
4 Apr 2025
Upcoming events
| Dec 1 … Oct 31 |
Duty Exemption for the 2025 Se…For those wishing to be part of the Duty Exemption |
| Apr 26 |
Saturday RowingSaturday Rowing Open Mornings |
| Apr 26 |
08:45 - Club Racing Saturday 26th Apri…Club Racing from Committee Boat Betivuka 10:30 Sunbeam |
| Apr 27 |
Sunday RowingBookings for Sunday Rowing. |
| Apr 27 |
08:45 - Club Racing Sunday 27th April…Club Racing from Committee Boat Betivuka 10:30 XOD |
| Apr 28 |
Monday RowingBookings for Monday Rowing. |
| Apr 28 |
17:00 - Swallow Racing Rules Forum 202…Session 4 - Leeward Mark, to be presented |
| Apr 29 |
Tuesday RowingBookings for Tuesday Rowing. |
| Apr 30 |
Wednesday RowingBookings for Wednesday Rowing. |
