Founded in 1936

Chichester Yacht Club is a friendly club offering year-round programme of cruising, racing, training and social events. The Club benefits from a beautiful harbourside location with a large modern clubhouse which is a perfect place to relax and meet new friends. The sheltered waters of Chichester Harbour with convenient access from the Club offer the ideal environment for those learning to sail and an attractive area for racing and cruising. The Club has four main sections: Yacht, Dinghy, Motor and Rowing. Members may be members of more than one section. Many members also use the excellent location as a base for Wing foiling, canoeing, Paddle boarding and windsurfing.

The location and offering of the Club attracts a wide variety of members from Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and London as well as the Chichester area.

The Club offers a range of membership categories for families, individuals and cadets/students. Special rates are available to under 25s, under 30s and under 40s.

No boat is required to join the Club. There is a wide range of Club dinghies available for members to hire at minimal cost and there are opportunities to crew with other members in all sections. Club members will be on hand to offer help and advice if you eventually decide to buy a boat of your own.

Aside from on the water activities, the Club runs a wide range of social events including lectures, bands/discos, parties and formal events, bridge, ramblers, wine tasting, screening of major sporting events and quizzes. Do visit our What's on pages for more information.

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