Racing sailing boats is a passion at Hayling Island Sailing Club. As in most walks of life, every individual has a preference for the kind of racing that they wish to do, and in order to cater for these preferences, HISC provides a full and varied racing programme.
There are several classes active at the club, including three Junior and Youth classes, which provide whatever style of sailing a member may wish to choose, from una rig single hander to twin trapeze asymetric to keel boat. These include Optimists, Solos, 29er, RS Feva, RS Elite, Flying Fifteen etc
The ubiquitous Laser Laser Radial and Wayfarers are raced alongside various types of RS representing the more exotic side of the sport; catamarans are not sailed at Locks because there is insufficient compound space. There is also a cruiser sailing section.