Hi, Introducing my myself (Ronnie) and my lovely classic Phantom number 10, "On de Rocks" (a.k.a. Roxy).  She was advertised in Apollo Duck in the Autumn and I bought her just before lock down.  She is in lovely condition for her age and gets lots of lovely comments at the club. If I can get some photos of us on Ulley SC (Sheffield/Rotherham/M18 area) sorted out I will post them.

Hull number 10, was built by the Phantom designers Paul Wright and Brian Taylor at their yard but not in sequence, having been started in 1971 as a kit but not fitted out until the new century.  I think of her as a 50 year old boat, not a 20 year old one.  I would love to know more about her history.  She has a Broads number and has been raced so I assume she will have been registered and measured here at some point. 

I am returning to sailing after 35 years from a wooden OK in Hartlepool Bay (Tees Sailing Club).   Buying her just on background reading was a huge gamble for me and everything seems to be so wrong but also so right.   I thought I had made a big mistake at first but not any more.
The main thing is that Phantoms seem to want to go fast and straight most of the time so I have no idea how I am going to learn how to read our tiny reservoir to become nimble and tactical, but I intend to try.

We aren't racing yet and I haven't even got the ropes sorted (no Cunningham or tell-tales for example) but what a wonderful club Ulley SC is for tips, training and a friendly atmosphere.  It is just a pity no other Phantoms are around.

I have been told that my situation is like putting a learner driver in a Ferrari!  I can relate to that but already I have passed a couple of lasers on a reach and I am the one that has stayed upright in the gusts (ok, I admit, they are the ones racing and I am not but here's a racing tip from me - from what I can tell, sails perform better when they are out of the water ).  I suspect I am going to be made to eat those words!

If only I had returned to sailing a year or two earlier I think I would have got her measured and brought her to the Nationals for a 50th birthday party but alas that's not an option.  I will look forward to reading about the classic boats that did make it.

So, I know we are not going to trouble the leader-board any time soon (ever) but that's not the point.  Even at 50, Roxy is an exciting boat and she needs a good helm. I intend to become one. I am sure that if Roxy could talk, she would be pleased to meet you all.  So am I.

Ronnie

The first event in the South East Series is this coming weekend at Downs SC, Deal, Kent. Everything is organised for 3 races Saturday afternoon (first start 14.00hrs) followed by a BBQ in the evening. A further 3 races will follow on Sunday morning (first start 10.00hrs). We already have a number of pre-entries so it is looking like a good turnout.
If you have not been to Downs SC before, the post code for the club is CT14 7DY and I suggest you have a look at the satlellite image on Google Maps. From Dover take the A258 to Deal and follow the road downhill through Walmer. Keep going untill the buildings stop on the right hand side of the road and you see an open grass area. Turn right at the RNLI Walmer Lifeboat Station and drive slowly across the grass (watching out for pedestrians and dogs) and park in front of the clubhouse. Members will then give you further instructions. If you want to arrive on the Friday evening the club will be open from about 18.00hrs until about 21.00hrs.

Chris Shelton
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You should contact Moira Taylor at the University of Nottingham, who deals with the Phantom plans and building instructions.  Her email address can be deduced from firstname.lastname@universityname.ac.uk 

The original "plans" were really full-sized paper templates, which could be used for cutting out the plywood panels.  Moira had those scanned several years ago, and I then converted those into 2D DXF files which I nested for 4' x 8' plywood sheets, so if you can find somebody with an NC cutter you can make up your own kit. 

I obviously still have all the files, but the agreement is that permission and royalties go via Moira.

Charles

Does anyone know where 1210 is these days?

Please see below Northern Circuit dates for 2021 season:

Postponed - TBC        Leigh and Lowton SC
27th June                   Glossop SC
18th July                   Carsington SC ~ North v Mid
31st July/1st August        Filey Regatta ~ National Series
21st August                Delph SC

For the latest news and updates please go to the dedicated North and Midland Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622240501356271

Similar to others looking for assistance in obtaining a set of electronic plans to build over the winter of 2021/22 and then sail in the summer, I would appreciate being pointed in the right direction. With thanks Gerard

It is with regret that the first event of the 2021 South East Series at Shoreham SC has had to be postponed/cancelled due to the Government's Covid travel restrictions. We will try to find an alternative date later in the year.
Under the current Covid "Roadmap", the second event at Downs SC (Deal, Kent) is still scheduled to take place on the weekend of 22nd/23rd May.

Chris Shelton
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Hi Toby
Think they are just about 1480 but dont no for certain.
Regards
Gordon

Dose any one now what sail number a new boat is.are we past the 1500 mark

Dates have now been confirmed for 6 events throughout the season. If we manage to sail all 6, then the best 4 results will be used to calculate an overall series total.
Please see the first post in this section for the dates and venues. Please also keep a regular watch on this section of the Forum for last minute changes due to the current Covid restrictions.

Chris Shelton
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