ClubCoastalHamble, HampshireRiver Hamble, the Solent, and the English Channel
CS Channel Sailing Club
Beginner
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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