Friends of Chichester Harbour
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Welcome
The Friends of Chichester Harbour draws together those who are passionate about protecting, conserving and enhancing the natural environment along the stretch of the south coast that connects Hampshire and West Sussex.
Mindful of the importance and fragility of our countryside, shoreline, waters, wildlife and marine life, we support the work of Chichester Harbour Conservancy – and other like-minded community bodies also dedicated to the sustainability of the Chichester Harbour National Landscape.
A registered charity, the Friends of Chichester Harbour welcomes all ages, embracing a broad mix of harbourside pursuits, as members (Friends).
Chichester Harbour
Between south Hampshire and West Sussex to the north of the Solent and the south-west of Chichester, Chichester Harbour and its hinterland is mapped out across 9,226 acres.
Its inlets and channels flow into smaller harbours and coastal communities – Langstone, Emsworth, Chidham, Bosham and Itchenor – with the South Downs as a backdrop and Chichester Cathedral’s spire as a focal point.  Managed by Chichester Harbour Conservancy, the harbour is not only a National Landscape but also a biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) too.
It is here that cyclists, walkers, ramblers, windsurfers, kayakers, sailors, ornithologists, swimmers, day-trippers and many others with a love of the countryside, sea and nature flock all year round.
Sail Green
In a bid to encourage our local communities to come together and champion the environmental issues that affect the Chichester Harbour National Landscape, we have recently unfurled our ‘Sail Green’ campaign.
Shaped around ‘stewardship’, ‘advocacy’ and ‘amplification’, ‘Sail Green’ aims to galvanise all who care deeply about the future of our fragile natural environment: from being mindful about waste disposal to signing up for membership of the Friends and helping us raise funds for environmental projects steered by Chichester Harbour Conservancy.
For instance, savvy ‘green’ sailors – of all ages and on all types of craft – are not only an example to sailing newcomers but also to others enjoying the harbour via various sporting and leisure pursuits.
Look out for the ‘Sail Green’ emblem as we engage in more chat, online and at local public events, around the various do’s and don’ts that aid greener sailing and other harbour pastimes.
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Play Your Part
From supporting education programmes, environmental research and seeking out grants for special projects to rallying participants for out-in-the-field work parties, arranging social events and harbour tours, the Friends of Chichester Harbour seeks much needed funding and volunteer support.
