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CS Channel Sailing Club

BeginnerTrainingJuniors· Unclear

CS Channel Sailing Club is a Civil Service Sailing Association club operating Sea Essay from Mercury Yacht Harbour on the River Hamble, with Solent day sails, taster days, cruising, charter, and training opportunities.

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Can a beginner start here?

Yacht cruising, Sail training, Day sails, Charter

Beginner
The official contacts page suggests beginners start by booking a day sail. The day sails page describes introductory offshore sailing taster days on sheltered Solent waters for people new to yachting, with a CSSA approved skipper and experienced mate.
Training
The official training page says the club offers boat handling and sail trim training, gives access to practical and shore-based RYA courses through the Army Sailing Association, and lists routes including Competent Crew, Day Skipper, Coastal Skipper, Yachtmaster preparation, sea-time cruises, and a 1-2-1 mentor scheme.
Taster
The official day sails page describes introductory taster days, and the current official events feed lists Autumn 2026 CSSC Taster Day Sailing events on Sea Essay scheduled from 17 September to 1 October 2026.

Activity tags

Charter· ServiceDay sails· ActivitySail training· TrainingYacht cruising· Activity

Suitability

Juniors, families, and accessibility

Juniors· Unclear
No current official page reviewed described junior sailing, youth activity, family-specific provision, or minimum age information.
Access· Unclear
No current official page reviewed described accessibility arrangements or accessible facilities.

Costs

Costs, membership, and boats

Prices

The official charges page says 2026 rates apply and links to the 2026 charges PDF. The current official event listings also show examples of upcoming berth prices, including £500 for listed 2026 Summer Cruise Sea Time weeks and £190 for the 2-4 October 2026 Sea Time Weekend.

Membership

Official site says the club is affiliated to the Civil Service Sailing Association and operates Sea Essay from Mercury Yacht Harbour on the River Hamble, offering taster days, group day sails, sea time, charter, and opportunities to learn or advance skills.

Boat hire
Sea Essay is available for member charters: the official charters page says any CSSA member may charter Sea Essay, with a CSSA Approved Skipper taking responsibility for the yacht if the charterer is not approved.

Facilities

Facilities and equipment

Club yacht· Other

Location

Hamble · 6 nearby clubs mapped

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Data status
Verified
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12 Jun 2026
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