Optimum Time Watches Phantom Southern Travellers at Shoreham Sailing Club

Phantom open meeting at Shoreham 2016 © Warwick Baker / www.warwickpics.com

Phantom open meeting at Shoreham 2016 © Warwick Baker / www.warwickpics.com

This year also counted towards the Phantom class's national Grand Prix series. 10 helms enjoyed three races on Saturday.

Local Steve Popple won races 1 & 2 in champagne force 4 conditions.

Race 3, held in progressively lighter conditions, favoured local veteran Ivan Walsh who, having nailed the start, bagged his first open meeting race win. Consistently low scores by Chris Shelton & Richard Simms kept them in contention overnight.

Popular class stalwarts Titch & Viv arrived during the afternoon to initiate proceedings which kept Tyler & Lisa behind the bar fully employed, thus ensuring a healthy profit!

Grateful sailors tucked into bangers, mash and beans during the evening courtesy of the two Mandys.

Overnight winds increased creating typical Shoreham conditions. Titch easily won race 4 held in a rising force 5 followed by Gareth Griffiths & Steve Popple. Toe strap failure immediately followed by an Olympic standard back flip meant Walsh finished 6th.

Race Officer Phil Ayton and his excellent team wisely decided to cancel race 6 due to the deteriorating conditions.

Steve Popple retained his overnight lead with Ivan Walsh runner up and Richard Simms third overall.

Competitors wish to thank club members both on and off the water for their help which ensured such an enjoyable event.

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