Phantom Northern Series concludes at Crosby Sailing Club

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: