Despite a dreary, dull wet, windy morning, Bangor Marina’s first-ever Nautical Car Boot Sale was a huge success, and it raised £150 for Bangor RNLI.
A section of the Marina car park was filled with cars, tables, and even a more sophisticated gazebo, all displaying an astonishing variety of unneeded boat paraphernalia. Among the items, there were ropes, rubber dinghies, chains, boat bicycles and even a set of dumbbells!
And if the cold was too difficult to cope with, Marina Manager Kevin Baird barbecued 140 sausages (in the rain) and provided coffee and tea inside the Marina reception. And an added attraction was the RNLI Sea Safety team checking lifejackets and deploying a life raft.
Kevin was delighted with the turnout. “Nothing could dampen our spirits. Thanks to everyone who braved the weather and made this event a success. And a shout out to Peter Bullick for helping us organise such a fantastic event”.