The fourth of our rallies this year, the venue is at Chichester Sailing Club (https://www.cyc.co.uk/) (CSC) and the date, 15 – 18 August 2026. This has been a popular meet in the past and is the only rally where we sail on tidal waters.
As with all our extended rallies you do not have to commit to the full four days in order to attend, just let us know when you fill in the entry form on which days you will be attending.
The provisional programme for the rally is:
Friday 14 August
Arrivals and setting up. Boat rigging at sailing club
8pm – Welcome followed by informal social gathering at Bell Caravan Park Rally Field
Saturday 15 August
10:15am Briefing at Chichester Yacht Club
High Tide – 12:38
4:00pm AGM To be held at St James Community Centre, St James Church, Church Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HG
Sunday 16 August
11:00am Briefing at Chichester Yacht Club
High Tide – 13:22
Evening – bring your own BBQ and eat in a communal setting followed by social gathering (at Bell Caravan Rally Field – bring your folding chairs)
Monday 17 August
Sailing cruise or motor cruise
Games evening (at Bell Caravan Rally Field – bring your folding chairs)
Tuesday 18 August
Sailing cruise or motor cruise
Evening – informal social gathering (at Bell Caravan Rally Field – bring your folding chairs)
Wednesday 19 August – Pack up and fond farewells
For those who have not been to Chichester before, this is an opportunity for some tidal sailing in a very attractive setting. Launching/sailing times are restricted by the tide but we have had some very good and interesting sailing in the past – do come if you can.
If you haven’t received an invite with the full details please contact the rally sec using the form here