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Phantom Northern Series concludes at Crosby Sailing Club

by Ollie Shaw 17 Oct 2014 01:38 AEDT 12 October 2014
Phantom Northern Series 2014 (left to right): Ollie Shaw (3rd), Adam Perry (2nd), Matt Neild (4th), Ed Thomas (1st), Matt Harris (newcomer), Ronnie Goss (best newcomer), Martin Knott (event winner at Crosby) © Ollie Shaw

The final positions for the Phantom North 2014 series, are now published and the prize giving was held at Crosby SC on 12 October 2014. There was close competition and tactical sailing during the final event at Crosby and that had an impact on the overall series positions. As they say, "It's not over until the final whistle".

The Phantom North 2014 series was sponsored by Standards Plus who provide business-to-business advice on ISO certifications.

The Phantom North fleet has grown over recent years with an average of ten boats at each event. There is always good humour between the sailors and plenty of "banter". The Phantom appeals to a wide range of sailors, with the youngest in the series being in their thirties, and some are still competitive aged over sixty. A total of 36 helms entered the series, travelling from 24 clubs in the North of England, North Wales and the Midlands.

Dates for the 2015 series are being finalised and we hope to have 8 events between April and October, with a mixture of small inland waters, large lakes and sea sailing. Some great sailing is planned. The two show-piece events are the Northern Championship on 11 and 12 April 2015 at Leigh and Lowton SC, and class racing as part of the Filey Regatta on 27 and 28 June 2015.

New for 2015 will be the "Bring a friend / Plus 1" campaign. There's a prize for the person who recruits the most new Phantom sailors to an open event during 2015. So, "Bring a friend / Plus 1" to an open meeting and you'll be in with a chance of a prize.

Final Series Results:

PosSail NoHelmLLSCRWYCDelphPennineBlithfieldRWBPDSCCrosbyPts
1st1342Ed Thomas11‑211 127
2nd1412Adam Perry 595  3529
3rd1111Ollie Shaw‑846 737633
4th1309Matt Nield 7876 4436
5th1341Ronnie Goss13 799 8753
6th1175Matt Harris92  54 360
7th1198Martin Knott 9 3  2189
8th1390Richard Sims6 3 4   91
9th1161Ian Smith118 88   109
10th1421Craig Rastrick  112    125
11th1154Dave Kelsall146  10   141
12th1345Andy Couch4 1     153
13th1434Richard Rigg 3 6    157
14th1263Alan Knock     66 160
15th1382Phil Worth  410    162
16th1416Gary Stephenson12 5     165
17th1296Dave Morris7 10     165
18th1347Chris Biglin     1  186
19th1158Jim Hopton     2  187
20th1339Andy Downie    2   187
21st1344Alex Morrison2       187
22nd1170Andy Bownes    3   188
23rd1411Paul Souter        188
24th1404Ian Sullivan3       188
25th1223Michael Etherington   4    189
26th1315Lindsay Price      5 190
27th1229Steve Norris     5  190
28th1217Rob Paterson        190
29th1432Matthew House5       190
30th1173Chris Cooper        191
31st1139Andrew Spencer        192
32nd1255Tim Mercer       8193
33rd1051Damien McKeon      9 194
34th1131Mark Dingsdale10       195
35th1136Doug Rankin    11   196
36th1249Alan Tolley    12   197

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