(Following resolutions passed at an online Special General Meeting on the 13th October 2025 and the Annual General Meeting of the Channel Sailing Division on the 8th November 2025 and an Extraordinary General Meeting of Civil Service Channel Sailing Club Ltd a company limited by guarantee (CLG, company number 16282044) the assets, liabilities, operations and management of Channel Sailing Division were transferred to Civil Service Channel Sailing Club Ltd.)
Welcome
Welcome to the CS Channel Sailing Club, one of several clubs affiliated to the Civil Service Sailing Association (CSSA), which in turn is affiliated to Civil Service Sports and Leisure (CSSC).
The Club operates a 40′ cruising yacht, Sea Essay, based at Mercury Yacht Harbour on the River Hamble near Southampton, with direct access to the Solent and English Channel.
The Club offers a range of sailing opportunities locally including introductory “Taster” days, Group Day Sails, Sea-Time and Charter. We also offer sailing further afield including the Channel Islands and France, and opportunities to learn to sail or advance your skills. Approved Skippers can charter Sea Essay. For more information see under SAILING above.
The Sailing Programme for 2026 is now available. Please select “Programme” in the links section to download and review it.