Comet Open at Sandwell Valley Sailing Club
by Alan Bennett 9 Jul 2007 09:56 BST
7 July 2007
15 Comets from as far as South Wales, Chester and Peterborough, lined up for close racing in gusty but sunny conditions.
Race one was lead for a while by Roger Lemmon, but he was eventually overtaken and came 4th. Mark Coppenhall went on to win with a good margin with Dave Jobling in 2nd and Alun Bevan 3rd.
In race 2 very close sailing took place at the front during which Mark capsized twice but still finished 3rd. Alan Bennett won this one followed by Roger.
With the overall winner to be decided in the last race there was very close competition between Mark, Alan and Dave, who finished in that order for the race and overall.
Thanks to Sandwell Valley SC.
Overall Results:
| Pos | Sail No | Helm | Club | Pts |
|---|
| 1st | 427 | Marl Coppenhall | Hunts SC | 2 |
| 2nd | 620 | Alan Bennett | Staunton Harold SC | 3 |
| 3rd | 735 | Dave Jobling | N Staffs +Chester SC | 5 |
| 4th | 812 | Roger Lemmon | Severn SC | 6 |
| 5th | 420 | Alun Bevan | Merthyr Tydfil SC | 7 |