Bosham Camps 2026

Bosham Camps in 2026
1st to 4th May
4th to 5th July Training Weekend
11th to 12th Training Weekend
17th to 20st September

This is the public page for Bosham Camp. The private, members only page has details of the camp. Members Only Bosham Camp Information

Bosham Camp

Half way along the Bosham Channel in Chichester Harbour is a camping field (only open to groups), with access to the water at all states of the tide. The club camps there and takes advantage of the inland tidal estuary to enjoy long cruises in the area. Depending on weather and tide conditions, the cruises can include sailing around Hayling Island, as well as cruises in the harbour to the Hayling bridge (and Royal Oak pub), Dell Quay, East Head, Bosham and Emsworth.

Our fleet at East Head

This rally offers family camping on an attractive site with all-tide launching facilities, with the option of using the site for launching only. Launching is limited to boats of 16 ft or under, and 486 lbs (Wayfarer weight) or under, but larger or heavier boats could be launched at Bosham, Itchenor, or other sites and sailed there. There is soft mud to the North of the slip where boats can safely take the ground, although some thought needs to be given about how to access such. The camping and launching fees are very reasonable, but respect for the landowner’s regular tenants’ rights is essential. For non-sailors there are excellent walks to be had on the South Downs or by the harbour, a cycle hire shop at Fishbourne (5 miles) as well as Fishbourne Roman Palace. Chichester town centre has excellent shops, and there are numerous interesting museums in the area. 

Daysail planning

A consensus will emerge each day as to the best destination to sail towards. You are welcome to join others doing this or to choose to sail to your own favoured place.

Chichester Harbour Dues

Boats over 3m are subject to harbour dues, plaques can be obtained from the harbour masters office at Itchenor (PO20 7AW). Tel 01243 512301 open 9am-5pm M-F and 9am – 1pm Sat. If you contact the office with a week to go, they can take your payment and post you a validation sticker, which must be attached to the Port side stern of the vessel.

https://www.conservancy.co.uk/page/harbour-dues-and-charges

Sometimes, only an ice-cream will do – the fleet at Bosham on a falling tide, while comestibles were fetched.
The fleet being anchored at Dell Quay
And when the tide came in, our fleet at anchor from the deck of Dell Quay Sailing Club, a lovely destination for a cruise.

Launching Fees

Note that the launching fee for your vessel into Chichester Harbour is covered by your boat launch fee to Cobnor Estate, but other launching fees apply. If you beach your hull or tie it up in any way at Bosham Sailing Club, you will be subject to the Bosham Estate launching fee (even if you arrived by sea) and this is policed enthusiastically by the warden. Landing further up the Bosham Creek by the High Street (high tide only) is not subject to the Bosham Estate launching fee.

Food Shops

The nearest food shop is the Co-op just north of the roundabout at Bosham. On the roadtowards Old Bosham and the harbour there is a farm shop. There is also a Co-op and an excellent Farm Shop at Southbourne. There is a very large Asda and Tescos in Havant.

Pubs and restaurants

Accessible by Water:

  • Hayling Island Sailing Club, 023 9246 3768 lunch 12:30 -14:30 dinner 19:00-21:00
  • The Anchor Bleu, High Street, Bosham, PO18 8LS, 01243 573956 (food until 9pm)
  • The Royal Oak, 19 Langstone High St, Havant, Hampshire PO9 1RY (02392) 483125 
  • The Crown and Anchor, Dell Quay, Dell Quay Road, Apuldram,PO20 7EE, Tel. (01243) 781712 
  • The Ship Inn, Langstone Road, PO9 1RD (02392) 471719  – by Langstone Bridge.
  • The Ship Inn, The Street, Itchenor PO20 7AH (01243 612294)
  • Coal Exchange 21 South Street, Emsworth, PO107EG 01243 372866 
  • Lord Raglan 35 Queen Street Emsworth, PO107BH 01243 372587

Accessible by Road:

  • The Old House at Home, Cot Lane, Chidham, PO18 8SU (01243) 572477
  • The Bosham Inn, Main Road, Bosham, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8PW, 01243 575027
  • The Berkley Arms, Bosham, PO18 8HG 01243 573167

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