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2005 Comet Open

The 2005 Banbury Comet Open was held on Saturday 14^th May. 10 boats ventured out onto the water in a strong south-easterly breeze. The Duty officer, Vic Gyselynck,  apologised for the wind direction – as this produces the most flukey conditions on the Banbury water.

The first race saw Banbury Comet Fleet captain Phil Henman capsizing twice before the start and taking no further part in the days racing. Ian Coppenhall finished strongly from Alan Bennett with Ian’s father John in third place and John Mountfield fourth.

After the usual excellent Banbury lunch, the fleet took to the water again over the same course. Ian Coppenhall and Alan Bennett held onto their first and second places but this time Peter Mountfield beat John Coppenhall for third place

With no change in the conditions and all places except first and second still to fight for the fleet took to the water for the third race. This time round Alan Bennett beat Ian Coppenhall to take first place and Peter Mountfield maintained his advantage over John Coppenhall.

After a leisurely tea, David Glanville, Vice Commodore of Banbury SC, presented the Plate to Ian Coppenhall of Hunts SC. This is the forth time that Ian has won the trophy in the last five years. In second place was Alan Bennett of Staunton Harold SC and third place went to Peter Mountfield also from Staunton Harold.

Thanks to all the Banbury members who made the day possible by working in the duty team, behind the bar and in the kitchen.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.