Represent
Member Organisations in and around Chichester Harbour
Promote
Boating & Racing in and beyond our Harbour
Coordinate & Organise
The racing of dinghies and keelboats within our Harbour and organise the largest UK dinghy race week
Welcome
to our Harbour
Chichester Harbour Federation is one the oldest of the harbour wide organisations, formed in 1924 when the the harbour had only four clubs sailing and it became apparent that there was a need for regulation to avoid disputes.
For nearly 100 years on we now represent 13 active sailing clubs and the harbour is recognised as the busiest for dinghy and keelboat racing in the UK and possibly even the busiest in the world. These days, as well as representing all the harbour sailing clubs, The Federation now represents a total of 39 Organisations, including Harbour Associations, Boatyards, Marinas & Sailing Schools.
The number of boats entering for the Federation’s Chichester Harbour Race Week makes it consistently the largest open dinghy race week in the UK.
ChiFed’s stewardship is vital to the smooth organisation of a vast programme of racing in our harbour where nearly 12,000 boats are registered. With agreement from the Harbour Master, using an agreed listing of rounding marks and adhering to Chi Fed’s ‘Race Code of Conduct’ the annual programme of racing fixtures of harbour clubs is collectively, enjoying a level of flexibility the envy of clubs elsewhere.
Under the 1971 Chichester Harbour Act, Chi Fed is required to nominate 4 serving members for the Chichester Harbour Conservancy Advisory Committee from whom some may be elected to the Conservancy board itself, so we represent our members by playing a pivotal role in managing our harbour.
Chichester Harbour Race Week
First as ‘Fed Week’ and now as Chichester Harbour Race Week, this great event has been running for nearly 60 years.
Associations
The Chichester Harbour Federation is proud to represent 8 associations and other types of club along the Chichester coastline.
Clubs
13 wonderful sailing clubs each with their unique offering here in Chichester Harbour.
Boatyards & Marinas
Berth, repair and more at 13 boatyards, marinas and sailmakers in the Chichester area.
Sailing Schools
From learning to sail to developing the skills of experienced yachtsman.
Sail to us
| Longitude | Latitude |
|---|---|
| 50.7907° N | 0.9489° W |
