A letter to the Gweek Classic Boatyard Community

Dear Gweek Classic Boatyard Community,

I am writing this email during unprecedented times and I wanted to communicate with our loyal customers and friends with this personal email. As in line with others in the boating community the boat yard is closed for the foreseeable future. I realise this is so frustrating for those looking forward to getting their boats in the water and using the time to do much needed work on their treasured boats. However, I need to protect our staff who continue to look after your boats that are on the yard, and most importantly the residents on the yard who in some cases are particularly vulnerable. We have a great little community and it is heartening to see everyone pulling together. I have also been in touch with other marine industry operators and it is important we all do the right thing in this difficult time.

The craning season is important to us to keep the yard as a going concern. Whilst this is tough I am confident we can weather this storm, and when the restrictions are lifted be able to offer the services you require with dedicated pride and enthusiasm. I want to reassure you that as soon as restrictions are lifted we will work tirelessly to get you back in as soon as possible. It is vital to me to ensure the staff we currently have weather these times and have jobs when they come back to work. We have taken a long time to get the right people in the yard and we have a duty to ensure they are looked after.

For some of you these times maybe more difficult than expected, and I request that you call or email us if you have any concerns or issues regarding your boat and the services we perform. Please contact the office on 01326 221657 or email info@gweekquay.co.uk.

It is frustrating that I cannot be in Cornwall with you; my wife is working front line in the NHS and it is vital that we self-isolate for the foreseeable future. We continue to plan ahead for the yard and look forward to coming out of this situation as best we can.

I know that many of you use Instagram and Facebook; it would be great to have any photos of you and or your boats enjoying happier times, I feel it would be uplifting and increase a sense of community. Please email me or post them direct onto our social media pages (you can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter).

Kind regards,

Mark and Malcolm