Brightlingsea Phantom Open
The fifth event in the JJ boats / Tempera-Tec sponsored Eastern Series took place at a new venue for the fleet over the weekend of 13th /14th June. The event was combined with a Fireball and Laser Open and introduced another side of the Blackwater to the class. Sparking sailing conditions on a rising tide saw Saturdays racing dominated by John Wayling from Northampton with three straight wins. John didn’t have it all his own way and racing was close throughout the fleet with Steven Popple from Shoreham being consistent and local class representative Andy Large grinning from ear-to-ear with a second place in the first race.
During the day the wind swung round and built in strength with the PRO accommodating this with a little mark movement and adjustment to the start line. The variation in courses between the single-handers fleets and the Fireballs kept the two apart and the last race of the day was held in perfect planning conditions.
Saturday evening saw the fleet tucking in to a great meal at the club – something that Phantom sailors tend to excel at!
Sunday dawned bright with similar sailing conditions but a change in wind and tide conditions. The earlier start meant that the previous guide to best course had to be put to one side and new lessons learnt.
James Jarvey set a cracking pace with two firsts but Wayling secured two second places having battled hard with Jarvey for the lead.
The final race saw Chris Roberts round the windward mark with a commanding lead but both Wayling and Jarvey chased hard and eventually caught Roberts on the final gybe mark to reach to the finish.
All competitors commented on their liking for this new venue to the fleet and expressed the desire to be invited back.
RESULTS
1st John Wayling
2nd James Jarvey
3rd Steve Popple
4th Paul Lester
The fifth event in the JJ boats / Tempera-Tec sponsored Eastern Series took place at a new venue for the fleet over the weekend of 13th /14th June. The event was combined with a Fireball and Laser Open and introduced another side of the Blackwater to the class. Sparking sailing conditions on a rising tide saw Saturdays racing dominated by John Wayling from Northampton with three straight wins. John didn’t have it all his own way and racing was close throughout the fleet with Steven Popple from Shoreham being consistent and local class representative Andy Large grinning from ear-to-ear with a second place in the first race.
During the day the wind swung round and built in strength with the PRO accommodating this with a little mark movement and adjustment to the start line. The variation in courses between the single-handers fleets and the Fireballs kept the two apart and the last race of the day was held in perfect planning conditions.
Saturday evening saw the fleet tucking in to a great meal at the club – something that Phantom sailors tend to excel at!
Sunday dawned bright with similar sailing conditions but a change in wind and tide conditions. The earlier start meant that the previous guide to best course had to be put to one side and new lessons learnt.
James Jarvey set a cracking pace with two firsts but Wayling secured two second places having battled hard with Jarvey for the lead.
The final race saw Chris Roberts round the windward mark with a commanding lead but both Wayling and Jarvey chased hard and eventually caught Roberts on the final gybe mark to reach to the finish.
All competitors commented on their liking for this new venue to the fleet and expressed the desire to be invited back.
RESULTS
1st John Wayling
2nd James Jarvey
3rd Steve Popple
4th Paul Lester
5th Ian Miller
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