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Offshore racing, Inshore racing, Coastal racing, Yacht cruising, Beginner day sails, Crew development, Skipper development
Civil Service Offshore Racing Club is a Solent and offshore racing club for civil-service sailors, offering beginner-friendly day sailing, inshore racing, JOG/RORC racing and crew development.
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The membership page says there is currently no cost for CSORC membership once CSSA membership is in place. The 2026 programme lists berth fees for events, commonly £270, with other listed fees including £300, £360, £255 + £45, and £340 + £60; it also says costs exclude food or mooring fees unless specified.
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Official site says the club offers sailing and racing for complete beginners through experienced racers; CSSA magazine evidence places the club boat Jeepster at Mercury Yacht Harbour near Sea Essay.
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Official website
12 Jun 2026
Official website
18 May 2026
Local forecast
Now · 17:30
Moderate breeze · Scattered cloud
Strong wind · Not recommended for beginners; a lively sail for confident sailors
Gusts 19 kt
Feels 19°
A useful sailing breeze, with noticeably stronger gusts to watch for.
Next 6 hours
Now
10 kt
20:00
9 kt
23:00
5 kt
7-day outlook
Today
12 Sept
Overcast
20° / 10°
13 kt · Gusts 25 kt
Rain 8%
Sun
13 Sept
Drizzle
22° / 18°
8 kt · Gusts 16 kt
Rain 33%
Mon
14 Sept
Overcast
22° / 18°
9 kt · Gusts 18 kt
Rain 6%
Tue
15 Sept
Overcast
22° / 14°
11 kt · Gusts 20 kt
Rain 25%
Wed
16 Sept
Overcast
19° / 12°
9 kt · Gusts 18 kt
Rain 16%
Thu
17 Sept
Overcast
20° / 14°
13 kt · Gusts 24 kt
Rain 54%
Fri
18 Sept
Overcast
17° / 12°
12 kt · Gusts 23 kt
Rain 25%
Forecast near Solent, River Hamble and offshore racing waters, not a live water observation.
Check club notices and local conditions before launching. Data by Open-Meteo.
Hamble / Solent · 6 nearby places mapped
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