Competitors List 2011

23. Richard Penney - Hampshire, UK

G-OKEW
2010 - 26th=
2009 - N/A
2008 - N/A

Richard was hooked on ballooning at the age of 14 and has flown all over the world. He lists his most memorable flight as crossing the English channel. Richard flies with his family for fun but will be flying at the event with his new racing balloon.

24. Jim Howard - Portishead, UK

G-CCGY
2010 - 26th=
2009 - 32nd
2008 - N/A

Known to most balloonists as the voice of Cameron Balloons, Jim is now retired and concentrates on his hobbies of running a very successful medical company and make up artist for Cheryl Cole. Jim sold an octopus at last year's event and is looking to replace it.

25. Steve Bellaby - Nottingham, UK

G-WJAC
2010 - N/A
2009 - N/A
2008 -

Steve has been ballooning for over 22yrs in both fiesta and competition, flying in Europe and the UK. He flew at the 1st Exclusive Cup and is looking forward to this years event.

26. Kevin Jones - Evesham, UK

G-BYBN
2010 - N/A
2009 - N/A
2008 - 28th

Kevin now runs the successful balloon meet at Evesham the week before the Exclusive Cup. Kevin was at the first Exclusive Cup and will look to improve this year.

27. Andrew Kaye - Northamptonshire, UK

G-KSKS
2010 - 2nd
2009 - N/A
2008 - N/A

Andy flies many special shapes including Bertie Bassett and the Aston Martin shape. He is frequently flying in exotic places but is attending the Exclusive Cup purely for fun. He will be looking to improve on last years' results where he only finished 2nd.

28. Ian Parsons - Wraxall, UK

G-CFLK
2010 - 26th=
2009 - 19th
2008 - N/A

We know this isn’t a picture of Ian because he has a moustache. Friendly Ian flies locally with the Exclusive Ballooning owned Kingspan Balloon. Outside of ballooning Ian enjoys combining his hobbies of Base jumping and oil painting.