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[dinghysailor]

Hi new Phantom owner here (also got a Solo but perhaps should not mention that).

I pick up an old woody number 671 next weekend. Not in bad nick for the age, will need a bit of a tinker but should be on the water at The Nottingham Sailing Club in a couple of weeks.

Grateful for any info that you might be able to pass on about this boat - year built, who built her?

Just as most Welshmen say they played for Wales when they were younger (I'm Welsh and yes I did) the story is that this boat had some nationals history way back.

Look forward to hearing from you.

[ollieshaw]

Hi Keith,

"Croeso" to the Phantom Class. A good move. Sorry but I can't really help with the history of your new boat.

But I can help by inviting you to the only Phantom Open in your "homeland" - the Port Dinorwic event later this year on 23 September 2012. That'll give you 6 months to get used to your new boat. You're also welcomed to the North and Midlands Travellers events, as both are within easy reach of Nottingham.

See you soon.

Ollie

[dinghysailor]

Thanks for the welcome and invitation Ollie. I do get away quite a bit - CRVDA (old boat events with my Solo), crewing in the Albacore Nationals and Bass Week - so I have to check with her who must be obeyed to see if I can have more play time !!!