Welcome to the CYC Dinghy Section

The CYC Dinghy Section provides a focus for all the Clubs immediate waterfront activities: training and coaching, racing and cruising, sailing, and small patrolboat operations. It manages an extensive dinghy park, offering probably the best value storage on Chichester Harbour.

Club Racing

Dinghy racing is organised for Club members most weekends from April to October. Standard Race Series run on a Saturday or Sunday over four to six weekends, with two or three races a day. We also run an Evening Series during the summer. All classes of dinghy are welcome to join in the racing.

Open Meetings

Open meetings are held throughout the year for a number of classes, including Merlin Rocket, Solo, Europe, Laser, 2000, Topper, and Optimist. We also host Dinghy Week, Frozen Toe, and the Snowflake Series.

Winter Series

We run two Open Winter Series: Frozen Toe (November-December) and Snowflake (January-March). These popular events regularly attract over 80 boats and take place every other Sunday.

RYA Training Centre

We offer RYA courses for beginners and advanced sailors, including race coaching. We can also arrange certificated training on request.

Dinghy Sailing Training

Regular training sessions for both adults and juniors, with a fleet of boats available for hire: Optimists, Toppers, Fevas, Lasers, Qubas, a 2000, and Argos.

Other Training

We offer courses in Race Management, Powerboat skills, First Aid, social sailing, after-school sailing, and cruising skills.

Social Sailing

Social Sailing sessions are run throughout the year. They are not training sessions but are an opportunity for members to sail in company with a patrol boat on the water to provide assistance if needed. These are organised via the Cruising and Social Sailing WhatsApp group.

Dinghy Cruising

Enjoy sailing in the beautiful waters of Chichester Harbour, with trips to local villages and beaches.

The club is open on weekdays and weekends for all cruising members.

Dinghy Week

A week of fun on and off the water, with youth training, race coaching, and social events for all ages. Please contact the office for more information.