Phantom class at the Filey Regatta 2024

by Matthew Pritchard 16 Jul 2024 15:19 BST 13-14 July 2024

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:

Pos	Sail No	Helm	Club	R1	R2	R3	Pts
1st	1382	Philip Worth	Delph sailing club	1	1	1	3
2nd	1278	Jon Shaw	East Lothian YC	2	3	2	7
3rd	1261	Wayne Fletcher	Scaling Dam	5	2	3	10
4th	1447	Richard Simms	Burton SC	3	4	DNC	16
5th	1301	Matthew Pritchard	Burton sailing club	6	5	DNC	20
6th	1270	Matthew Postlethwaite	Roa island boating club	4	RET	DNC	22
7th	1345	Karl Morley	Burton Sailing Club	7	6	DNC	22
8th	1456	Andrew Potter	West Kirby Sailing Club	RET	DNC	DNC	27