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Phantom class at the Filey Regatta 2024

by Matthew Pritchard 16 Jul 2024 07:19 PDT 13-14 July 2024
Phantoms at Filey Regatta © FSC

The recent Phantom class racing at the Filey Sailing Club was a spectacle of skill and endurance, held over two days of challenging conditions off the coast.

Day 1

The first day greeted sailors with robust winds of 18 knots and a formidable 1 to 2 metres of swell, testing the mettle of every competitor.

Race 1: Philip Worth showcased his exceptional sailing prowess, clinching first place. Following closely, Jon Shaw secured a strong second place, with Richard Sims rounding out the podium in third.

Race 2: Philip Worth continued his dominance, sailing to another first-place finish. Wayne Fletcher made significant gains to take second place, while Jon Shaw maintained consistent performance, finishing third.

Day 2

The second day intensified with wind speeds escalating to 23 knots and swells growing to 2 to 3 meters, pushing the sailors to their limits.

Race 3: Philip Worth once again demonstrated his mastery of the rough conditions, taking first place and securing a clean sweep of the races. Jon Shaw exhibited remarkable resilience, finishing second. Wayne Fletcher, despite the fierce competition and challenging conditions, secured a commendable third place.

Philip Worth's flawless performance across all three races underscored his dominance in the Phantom Class, while Jon Shaw and Wayne Fletcher also displayed admirable consistency and skill throughout the event.

Overall Results:

PosSail NoHelmClubR1R2R3Pts
1st1382Philip WorthDelph sailing club1113
2nd1278Jon ShawEast Lothian YC2327
3rd1261Wayne FletcherScaling Dam52310
4th1447Richard SimmsBurton SC34DNC16
5th1301Matthew PritchardBurton sailing club65DNC20
6th1270Matthew PostlethwaiteRoa island boating club4RETDNC22
7th1345Karl MorleyBurton Sailing Club76DNC22
8th1456Andrew PotterWest Kirby Sailing ClubRETDNCDNC27

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