Boatshed Hayling Island is proud to be involved with working in Chichester Harbour which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Here is a list to give you an idea of some of the exciting things going on in the harbour during the month of August.

One of the best walks around the harbour is the circumnavigation of Thorney Island. It is quite a long one but has splendid views across the harbour and is really worth the effort. If you prefer to see the harbour in a more leisurely way, then join us on one of the many trips on Solar Heritage going out from Emsworth.

Terror Sailing Trips

Come aboard the restored Victorian oyster boat Terror for a 2 hour sailing trip from Emsworth. £12.50 adults, £5 children. The only places we have left single seats on each of the following trips: Wed 25 - 12 noon, Thur 26 - 12:30pm, Tue 31 - 3pm. There are also trips still available in September. To book and for timetable please call 01243 513275
Sat 14 Aug - Thorney Island Walk
9:30am start / 5 hours

A 9 mile (14km) walk from Emsworth and around the shoreline of Thorney Island. Please note that the path is quite worn and uneven in places. Bring a packed lunch and snacks. Bus and train nearby.
Meet: Emsworth Square
Thur 19 Aug - Earth, Air and Water: Driftwood Sculpture
10am / 4 hours

Be inspired by Chichester Harbour and the guidance of professional sculptors Ganesh and Elaine Kings to create a work of art with driftwood. Start collecting driftwood now (store it in a dry place). Tools and natural dowling will be available along with extra driftwood and completed sculptures for inspiration. You may like to bring a board upon which to take your sculptures home. Bring a packed lunch.
Fee: £15 to include refreshments, BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01243 512301.
Meet: Lifeboat Station, Hayling Island

Sun 22 Aug - Earth, Air and Water: Chichester Harbour in Acrylics
10am / 3 hours
We will begin by looking at the work of a number of contemporary artists and then, working in acrylics on A3 sheets of paper, explore the techniques they have used. Please bring your own acrylic paints and brushes. Paper will be provided.
Fee: £5 to include refreshments, BOOKING ESSENTIAL on 01243 51230
Meet: Harbour Education Centre, Dell Quay

Sun 1 – Tues 31 August – Solar Heritage trips from Emsworth
One hours trips departing most days from the public jetty at Emsworth. £5.50 adults, £3 children. No pre-booking – tickets will be sold on the boat during departure.

Departures:
Sun 1 - 2pm, 3:30pm
Sat 2 - 2:30pm
Tue 3 - 3:30pm
Sat 7 - 10am
Sun 8 - 10:30am
Mon 9 - 11am
Tue 10 - 10:30am
Wed 11 - 11am
Thur 12 - 12 noon
Fri 13 - 12:30pm
Sat 14 - 13:30pm, 3pm
Sun 15 - 2pm, 3:30pm
Mon 16 - 3pm
Tue 17 - 4pm
Sat 21 - 10:30am
Sun 22 - 11am
Tue 24 - 10:30am
Wed 25 - 11am
Thur 26 - 11:30am
Fri 27 - 12noon
Sat 28 - 12:30pm, 2pm
Sun 29 - 1pm, 2:30pm
Mon 30 - 1:30pm
Tue 31 - 2pm