The main regatta day in CTB on the Monday bank holiday started bright and breezy and A. and I joined D. and C for a round of golf at the Berehaven Golf Club (a very reasonable 25 Euros a person).
Uncle K (who had joined us for our last round at this course during our visit two years ago) kindly lent A and I some clubs which we were told were at the back of his garage - in fact we managed to locate some extremely old, but perfectly serviceable (if a little rusty) sets in a dark corner at the back (as opposed the rather newer set that I had completely failed to spot closer to the front of the garage which I think were intended for us).
By the time we got to the course the wind was still strong but the skies were becoming clearer and, as with our last visit, by the time we were half way round, the views over to Bere Island and towards Hungry Hill were beautiful. Less beautiful was my golfing performance although fortunately A was in good form and the 15 year old C showed us how it should be done.
Once we completed our round, we headed back to CTB and stopped off at Lynch’s On the Pier for Seafood Chowder and enjoyed the regatta festivities (although sadly missed the greasy pool climb and the pillow fight).The place was jumping with people enjoying the sunshine and we bumped into Uncle K and the rest of the family enjoying a quick pint outside of MacCarthy’s while waiting to get Dinner at Breen’s.
Our own Dinner was at Murphy’s in the overflow tent pitched in the harbour car park so great views across the water and fabulous seafood (including crab for me) on the menu.
We all ended up at MacCarthy’s Bar for a pint of Murphy’s where we joined by the rest of the clan (including Uncle K who found a convenient perch on the snug next to the band) and we were regaled by much music and dance through the rest of the evening (given how packed the place was it was quite extraordinary how the band could find room to play their instruments - and for people to dance - clearly they have had plenty of practice of performing in confined spaces!). A terrific evening and another finish after midnight.
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