After several days of glorious weather, it seemed particularly cruel that the only spell of rain for some time hit Weir Quay precisely at barbecue o’clock, but the ‘Big BBQ’ last Friday evening was still a huge success, and we welcomed nearly 100 visitors from the three downriver clubs – Saltash, Tamar River, and Cargreen.
Our usual glorious riverside location for the event was abandoned in favour of shelter from wind and rain, with hasty boat park rearrangements and the loan of gazebos and an event shelter to create enough space.
The barbecues were soon roaring, and the four chefs gamely braved the rain to cook over 200 burgers and sausages.
The cake stall was crammed with delicious donations and while cold drinks for both young and over 18 went well, the last-minute addition to the menu of hot chocolate was widely welcomed by wet and chilly sailors.
This was a fantastic team event that took a massive amount of work but was still enjoyed by all despite the weather, and we raised the fabulous sum of £395.82.
And Charles and John provided lovely music that really added to the atmosphere.
Next event: Regatta on Saturday 20 July and Cruiser Pursuit Race on 21 July. Look forward to seeing you there. Hopefully in the sunshine!
Weir Quay Sailing Club 