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Brimming with community spirit, Itchenor May Week 2026 delivered a full slate of sailing and socials!
The week kicked off on Saturday 23 rd May with a 420 trip to the Isle of Wight organised by Lucinda Leaver and the Transit Committee. The team set out from Itchenor, escorted by parents in ribs, for a true Swallows and Amazons-style adventure. Ilcas, Toppers, Mirrors and Teras trained on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Fifteen younger sailors got their hands dirty (colourful!) on tie-dye Tuesday
Published 10:42 on 2 Jun 2026
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Itchenor Sailors shine in Fifth Annual Chichester Harbour Series Finale
Glamour conditions, record numbers and keen sailors made for a spectacular finale to the 2025/2026 Chichester Harbour Series. Boats departed Saturday morning from Bosham, Hayling Island and Itchenor, converging on the Hayling Island Committee Boat for two days of brilliant racing. Whether veterans or first-timers, every competitor brought the right spirit—and collaboration among Harbour clubs once again delivered a lively event. A slight delay to the opening race only heightened the anticipation.
Published 09:03 on 8 May 2026
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Chichester Harbour Race Week 2026
The hugely popular family-friendly Chichester Harbour Race Week (aka Fed Week) has now been running successfully for over 60 years. With the website now open for entries, you can now reserve your place in this years must attend event. Starting on Monday 10 th August, the five days of racing are hosted by Hayling Island Sailing Club, the UKs premier championship venue. This prestigious five-day day
Published 13:20 on 1 May 2026
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Keelboat Week - Event Open
Itchenor Keelboat Week 2026 is fast approaching! Online Entry is now Open - here Don't forget to book you socials for the week - here See the social program below for what's happening and when each day
Published 12:27 on 29 Apr 2026
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420 Youth Nationals 2026
Fourteen Itchenor sailors competed in the Youth Nationals 7-10 April at HISC in the 420 class. Day one saw sunshine and a 20-25 kts of south-easterly breeze together with a big swell rolling in. These testing conditions were clearly enjoyed by Itchenor, with Ed leading overnight, Lucas in 2 nd and Felix and Lucy 8 th . The sun continued through the week and the wind moderated to give a further three days of excellent racing in Hayling Bay. Three
Published 11:29 on 21 Apr 2026
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420 Winter Championship 2026 at Draycote Water Sailing Club
The Gill Xtremity 420 Winter Championships, the first of the qualifying regattas for places on the coveted Summer Internationals Teams, saw a record 37 boats battling it out at Draycote Water Sailing Club, ranging from seasoned campaigners to pairings who were competing in their first major regatta. On Saturday, the weather lived up to the forecast with a constant 10-12 Knots, gusting at times to around 20 knots. Race 1 saw
Published 12:32 on 11 Feb 2026
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Itchenor SC Keelboat Championships Return in June 2026 with Soak Insure and McClarrons Affinity
Itchenor Sailing Club is pleased to announce that the Itchenor Sailing Club Keelboat Championships will take place from 15 to 19 June 2026, returning once again to Chichester Harbour for a week of high quality racing and social events. The club is delighted to confirm Soak Insure | Marine Insurance and McClarrons Affinity | McClarrons as joint sponsors for the 2026 Championships. The Keelboat Championships are one
Published 09:26 on 26 Jan 2026
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2026 Chichester Harbour Conservancy Patrol Staff Recruitment
Chichester Harbour Conservancy are currently recruiting for Seasonal Harbour Patrol Officers, a Seasonal Berthing Officer and a full time, seasonal Harbour Patrol Officer. All of the posts are a great opportunity to work on and around Chichester Harbour and make a real difference to the many people that enjoy the harbour on all shapes and sizes of crafts. CLICK HERE to view these job opportunities
Published 13:42 on 13 Jan 2026
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Congratulations to Our Sailor of the Year Winners!
We are delighted to share the fantastic news that Itchenor Members John Tremlett, Fraser Graham and Tim Copsey have been crowned Sailor of the Year at the British Yachting Awards 2025! This well-deserved win follows an extraordinary year on the water. The team — with John Tremlett helming alongside Fraser Graham and Tim Copsey — not only claimed last years XOD title at Cowes Week, but this year
Published 11:30 on 11 Dec 2025
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International 14 - Round 1 of the Perry Pot - ISC
International 14 - Round 1 of the Perry Pot - ISC The International 14 fleet assembled at Itchenor for Round 1 of the Perry Pot — eight boats, many champions, and a general sense of optimism that would soon be tested. Chichester Harbour delivered flat water and 1218 knots: perfect conditions for maximum swagger and minimum excuses. PRO Pete Bromley set two three-lap windwardleeward courses, one with
Published 10:31 on 24 Nov 2025
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Swift Winter Rowing Series
On Saturday 8th November Itchenor crews joined others from Bosham and CRA in this season s second Swift Winter Series event and at CYC in the first of the 3 Harbours winter Celtic Longboats events, in which eight clubs took part. It is remarkable how rowing has spread over the 3 Harbours in the last few years. As usual both Bosham Sailing Club rowers and
Published 12:33 on 17 Nov 2025
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Musto Skiffs at the Itchenor Firecracker
Eleven Mustos assembled for their now established end of season event at Itchenor. It's usually an event with Baltic weather where sailors have to thaw out around the fire in the cosy clubhouse, but this time the event started with sun, warmth - and no wind..... Read the full article here
Published 09:39 on 10 Nov 2025
