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Vintage 'Woodie' Phantom Open Meeting at Fishers Green Sailing Club - Preview

by Mike Blunt 9 Apr 12:20 UTC 3 May 2025
Fishers Green Phantom Open © Kevin O'Brian

Join us on Saturday 3rd May 2025 for the Wooden Phantom Open Meeting at Fishers Green Sailing Club, set on the stunning Holyfield Lake within the Lee Valley Regional Park.

It's an open dedicated to the classic wooden Phantom, giving a great opportunity to show off your Phantom, compare notes with fellow sailors, and enjoy a relaxed but competitive atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned racer or just looking to enjoy a day on the water, it's all about fun, camaraderie, and a bit of varnish shine.

Featuring full classic wooden boats to self-draining variants, home builds and Claridge's, with rigs ranging from aluminium to carbon, and sails from classic mylar to modern laminate. Whatever your setup, you'll find a warm welcome and competitive racing on offer.

The event is already generating great interest, with a strong turnout expected from the home fleet at Fishers Green SC, and visiting sailors from Maldon Yacht Club, Notts County SC, and Creeksea SC to name a few.

With £15 entry and food available on-site, this is a perfect chance to get out on the water and join a great community of sailors. We look forward to seeing you there!

  • Date: Saturday 3rd May 2025
  • Time: 08:30 - 16:30 (Arrival from - Estimated end of day). Briefing at 10:30am. First race no earlier than 11:00am. Entry on the day possible using card or cash.
  • Venue: Fishers Green Sailing Club, Use Sat Nav EN9 2EG and then follow local signs once off the road. Check club website for further details.
  • Contact: Any event queries, contact
  • Fees: £15 entry fee - payable by online entry or on the day using card or cash. Register online now.
  • Food: Good catering on-site at very reasonable prices.
  • Race format: weather dependent we expect between 3 and 5 races. With a break for lunch?
  • Prizes: will be modest, but available for 1st, 2nd, 3rd places & 1st Original Woodie.

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