Sunday, April 13, 2008

TTSA Pot Luck BBQ

Each Monday night we do a Pot-Luck Barbeque at the Trinidad & Tobago Sailing Association (TTSA). Lately, we have been combining the meal with home-grown entertainment from within the cruising community.
Evelyn of S/V Sierra Echo supervises the grille.














The best stuff goes first, so don,t be late at the serving table. William the boat kid from S/V Alouette digs in.




















The bar staff at TTSA takes good care of the international yachties, and they do a good business on Monday nights when we have one of our BBQ's.














The boat kids make toasted marshmallows to sell to the cruisers for desert: Emily S/V Avallon, William & Katie from S/V Alouette. Ten TT cents buys a delicious toasted marshmallow with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry on top. YUM YUM - and they are GOOD for you!














Once dinner is done, the tables are cleared, and it is SHOW TIME!














Tony of S/V Tarnimara plays the keyboard as Smitty of S/V Sarah Noble (aka "The Mighty Yachtie") strums his quatro and sings. Tony is the core of the entertainment as he accompanies the various acts. Tony also plays the bass fiddle - and he has one onboard his boat!















Candice runs the Cajobe Restaurant at TTSA, and even though Monday is her only day off, she still came in and sang for us. What great Trini hospitality! She has classical music training, lots of personality, and all the old-guys love her!



















Josie from S/V Cover Shot was a professional jazz singer in a former life. She and Tony really sound great together.














Suzanne & Smitty of S/V Sarah Noble never miss a chance to dance.



















Serge of S/V Sierra Echo enjoys one of the boat kids' marshmallow specials. He never had a marshmallow before - apparently they are not sold in France. cruising life exposes us to all kinds of new experiences - including marshmallows!















Even the curmugions seem to be having a good time; r to l Ian S/v Marsha Claire, Hunter S/V Arctic Tern, Don & Heather of S/V Asseance.

2 comments:

Rum Runner said...

Great blog! We are currently on our way to Trinidad for next hurricane season and would really like any info you have on getting your pet into the country. We are going to Crews Inn and have a pet dog. Please email us at:
rumrunnersailing@gmail.com
We appreciate any info you can give us to make things go smooth!
Jay and Jen
S/V Rum Runner

Alisa said...

Hi - I stumbled across your blog by chance while looking for Jen. She and I attended FSU together, and I've just left the Marine Corps. I'm hoping you could put me in contact with her, and that we could catch up! I have many fond memories of one Spring Break in St. Pete (the one when Dawn's car was hit out front)! My email is alisa.student@gmail.com
Take care,
Alisa