[1] West Itchenor is situated on the prevailing wind's windward shore, in a well-protected position in the harbour.

Recreational and competitive sailing has typically taken place adjacent to the shipyard, with such events being organised and recorded by officers of the local customs house at the end of the 19th century.

The popularity of BSC grew to the extent that its committee thought it necessary to be renamed "Bosham and Itchenor Sailing Club" from 1918.

[2] In November 1927 a group of 5 sailors circulated 48 letters of invitation to join a new sailing club in Itchenor.

Following a meeting between Commodore Thomas McMeekin and his RCYC counterpart, Tiny Mitchell, amalgamation proposals were circulated to the club membership and a referendum was announced to determine the matter.

In an attempt to restore confidence in the club's administration, Rear Commodore Geoffrey Lowles was put forward as a "unity candidate."

The social programme includes two bops which occur on the first and last nights of the event, a talent show, themed parties, cricket matches and a prizegiving at the end of the fortnight.