The Sailing Programme in 2006 - Part 2
Memorable moments from the marquee included Mrs Margaret Watkins leading the French visitors in a rousing version of the ‘Marseillaise’, as well as Wednesday’s band, Alan Coy & Co, ending their set in spectacular fashion by firing a cannon that succeeded in plunging the entire site into temporary darkness by blowing a fuse!
On Thursday evening the Vagrants Crew enthralled the children with their colourful headdresses and hobby horse and the crowd with a great selection of Morris tunes and shanties.
Black Tar was the perfect venue for such an event and the hospitality shown by the village was the talk of the harbour-wide SeaFair event. There is no doubt that if the event is held again in the haven in two years time Llangwm will feature strongly in the proceedings.
It was always intended that any profit from the event would benefit the village. The Bar was manned by members of the Rugby and Cricket Club and showed a healthy profit which will contribute to the eventual refurbishment of the Club’ shower and changing facilities. The modest profit from other activities like the campsite will be shared among the other village organizations that had contributed to the event
Apart from SeaFair, the Gig, or members of the Pembrokeshire Gig Association attended the following events:
Baltimore Traditional Boat Festival, Southern Ireland, 27th & 28th May
West Wales Maritme Heritage Society 22nd June Pembroke Dock
Beating the Bounds of the Port of Haverfordwest 11th July
Atlantic Challenge Contest of Seamanship - Genoa, Italy 14- 21 July