Welcome to Chichester Yacht Club

Chichester Yacht Club is renowned for its friendly, informal atmosphere. We welcome new and experienced sailors as well as other watersports users including rowers, wingfoilers, windsurfers, paddleboarders and kayakers. Chichester Yacht Club also welcomes visiting boats and rallies.

The Club has three main sections of interest: Yacht, Dinghy and Motor and you can be members of more than one section.  The Club also has a 4-person Celtic Longboat which is a lightweight boat with fixed seats and composite oars. Regular rowing opportunities are open to members from 16 years old upwards

We have a wide range of Club dinghies available to hire at minimal cost and there are opportunities to crew with other members in all sections. 

Sailing and Power Boating offer the opportunity to learn new skills, meet new friends and enjoy the thrills and relaxation that come from spending time on the water.

Aside from on the water activities, the Club runs a wide range of social events including lectures and technical discussions,  live music evenings, parties and formal balls, bridge, ramblers, wine tasting, screening of major sporting events and quizzes. 

In the Clubhouse, our bar and restaurant offer excellent facilities for all the family and some of the best views in the harbour. We serve breakfast baps, lunch and dinner during the kitchen operating hours or snacks from the bar in the afternoon. With your membership card, you will benefit from a member discount on food and drink. The Garden has stunning views and is a favourite spot in the summer to watch the sailing on the Harbour and enjoy sundowners,  the sunsets are legendary!  

We also have a number of rooms available for hire, including our spacious and stunning Upper Deck, with uninterrupted views of Chichester Harbour, perfect for business meetings, conferences, weddings and parties.

Yachts

The Yacht Section offers its members a packed programme of events both on and off the water. The highly popular cruising-in-company programme is complemented by a fun racing series and a full social calendar.

Motors

We are one of the leading motor cruising Clubs on the South Coast and even in the UK. We have an extensive cruising programme during the season and a social calendar second to none throughout the year.

Dinghies

The Club Dinghy Section offers a fun, comprehensive cruising, racing and RYA training Programmes throughout the year. Now open for non members too. During the summer season there is racing each weekend and in the evenings. To make a booking for our Training Events only, you will need to login (non members will need to register to create an account) By using the Member Portal option, select the Event, purchase ticket(s)

Rowing

From social rows, adventure rows to performance and endurance rows, there is something for everyone. So why don't you give it a go?

Training

The Club has a full package of practical training courses for both members and non-members for all ages. As a RYA Recognised Training Centre, the Club offers a range of Dinghy and Powerboat training courses as well as in-house youth and adult coaching for all levels. No boat is required to join the Club. 

Off the water activities

There is so much on offer at the Club beyond on the water activities. Pilates and Yoga classes, Art classes, Bridge Club, Computer Club, Classic Car Club, Rambles, winter Lectures and Technical talks. 

Don't hesitate to talk to the team if there is something else you would be interested in, which could be hosted in the Club. 

Last updated 15:59 on 11 January 2025