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GJW Direct Phantom Super Series 2025 - Season Summary

by Andy Pyett 22 Oct 2025 11:42 BST
Nick Orman - Pinnell & Bax Phantom Nationals at Hooe Point © Nicola Davies

The 2025 Phantom Super Series, sponsored by GJW Direct saw competitive racing across seven venues, showcasing the best of single-handed sailing in the UK. One event was held in each of our racing regions, plus our Inland and National Championships, at:

  • Stone Sailing Club (5-6 April)
  • Northampton Sailing Club (26-27 April)
  • Burton Sailing Club - Inland Championships (7-8 June)
  • Lee-on-the-Solent Sailing Club (19-20 July)
  • Bassenthwaite Sailing Club (9-10 August)
  • Hooe Point Sailing Club - National Championships (19-21 September)
  • RWYC Final Fling (11-12 October)

With strong entries across the series, 20 sailors qualified (a further 16 were just 1 event short!). Peaking at 57 boats on the water for the Nationals — the competition was fierce and the standard of sailing exceptional.

This years GJW Direct Phantom Super Series top three were...

1st - Nick Orman (Castle Cove SC)

Nick dominated the second half of the series with top podium finishes. His performance at Castle Cove and the two final events on Plymouth waters, including a close second at the National Championships demonstrated consistently excellent sailing, earning him the overall win.

2nd - Sam Coxon (Chase SC)

Sam showed great form, competing in four events and maintaining a strong average. His ability to stay within the top five across multiple venues secured him second place overall.

3rd - John Harrison (Rudyard Lake SC)

John's standout result came at the Northampton Open, where he finished top of the podium. His constant performances were strong enough to earn him third place overall, highlighting the impact of quality over quantity in the series scoring.

Prize-giving

The series not only celebrated individual sailing excellence but also the spirit of the Phantom class with friendly, yet very competitive racing. With venues ranging from coastal waters to inland lakes, and conditions varying from a drifter to mental, the GJW Direct Phantom Super Series was a great test of versatility and skill.

Nick will be the first winner to hold the new Super Series Trophy, kindly donated by Andy Smith, It will be presented to Nick at the 2026 Phantom Inland to be held at Grafham Sailing Club, 15th - 17th May 2026.

What's next in 2026 for the Super Series?

For future season's, the Super Series will run from National Championship to National Championship with the prize-giving to be held at the Phantom Championship Dinner, on Saturday evening. Again we'll be visiting each of our sailing regions plus the National and Inland Championships!

Events, times and dates will be published soon!

Overall Series Results:

PosHelmClubStoneNorthamptonBurtonLee-on-SolentBassNationalsFinal FlingNo of EventsPts
1stNick OrmanCastle Cove   1 2235
2ndSam CoxonChase 445 4 412
3rdJohn HarrisonRudyard Lake 122 410 415
4thJon RickardHooe Point 1425  13418
5thRich NurseNorthampton478  21 419
6thMark SpruceLee‑on‑Solent   7 135325
7thAndy SmithHollingworth Lake 51420739 526
8thJim HoptonShustoke 1111 520 427
9thAndy PyettCombs17815 619 529
10thTitch WaylingNorthampton  714 9 330
11thAlex SpurgeonLee‑on‑Solent 12 3 15 330
12thClive HarriesYorkshire Dales 618 8  332
13thRob CookNorthampton19   29 339
14thJeremy DeaconBroadwater  138 27 348
15thMike WebsterCastle Cove 3 2 47 352
16thChris SheltonDowns  239 26 358
17thAlan HuskCreeksea1715   31 363
18thSteve PatesArdleigh171832    367
19thRichard ClaytonYorkshire Dales 1719  33 369
20thYossi GalikoStewartby Water1716   55 388
DNQHarry BriddonOgston  1  3 24
DNQDuncan AdamsBurton22     24
DNQAdam FroggattChase  5 2  27
DNQChris PopeRYA  9  11 220
DNQPaul BirbeckCastle Cove   6 16 222
DNQPhil LongleyStone1713     230
DNQRich CumberbatchCastle Cove   13 22 235
DNQWarren MartinCreeksea6    36 242
DNQNick Mason    16 28 244
DNQDave PatrickBroadwater   15 30 245
DNQJack HeawoodLilliput   11 42 253
DNQNeil CardnoDerwent Reservoir  21  52 273
DNQHilgard MullerBroadwater   21 54 275
DNQMike BluntNotts County  24  53 277

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