“Regattas have been held at Davistown since the early 1900’s and celebrate the boat building history of the region”

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The genesis of the Regatta was the social and competitive gathering of “Putt Putts”, as they are now known, by the early builders, residents and boating enthusiasts of the district.

Regattas were often held at Davistown in the early 1900’s. Challenges between boat owners/builders were designed to determine who had the fastest Putt Putt or who could row the quickest.

Re-introduced as an annual event by a quorum of enthusiasts in 1996/1997, the Regatta is a principal event on the Central Coast calendar.

The structure of the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival has evolved over the ensuing years and has been supported by a number of local organisations including: Coastal Patrol, SES, Rural Fire Brigade, Volunteer Fire Brigade, Andersons Boatshed, Mitre10, Davistown RSL, Bendigo Bank and many others.

The event has been blessed over the years and has only had to be cancelled or postponed on 2 occasions.

The original committee handed over the reins to the Lions Club of Green Pont Avoca who ran the event from 2012 to 2017. In 2018 the event was subsequently handed over to a small group of enthusiasts who now manage the event.

After the heart-breaking decision to cancel the event in 2018 due to the foreshore becoming unusable, the 2019 (and 20th anniversary) event was an outstanding success and attracted in excess of 60 boats and approximately 15,000 spectators.

The 2019 “Davistown Weekend” also saw the introduction of the inaugural Kids with Cancer Heritage Ferry Challenge in which a number of boats from the Sydney Heritage fleet and other privately owned vessels challenged each other over a course from Woy Woy to Gosford. They were joined by a fleet of Putt Putts who cheered them on. It is hoped that this event will occur again in 2021.

Along with many other Festivals and Events, the Committee had no choice but to cancel the 2020 Regatta events. This was a very disappointing decision but necessary due to the effects of COVID-19. We have now begun planning for the 2021 events but will again will be guided by the impacts of the pandemic and NSW Government regulations.

Meet the Committee

i. Neil & Doreen Mulcahy
Since moving to Davistown in 2011, Neil and Doreen have embraced the Putt Putt ethos and have entered boats in each years Regatta since. After becoming involved with the Lions Club, providing administrative and operational support to the Regatta since 2016, Neil has taken on the role of Chairman/Treasurer of the committee while Doreen has been the driving force behind the Putt Putt Charity Dinner and is the Committee Secretary.

ii. Leone Roach
David, Leone and family have been residents of the area for over 25 years. Since purchasing his first Putt Putt (Scallywag) in 2017, David & Leone have become avid Putt Putt enthusiasts. Scallywag is arguably the most used Putt Putt on Brisbane Water. Leone has become an integral member of the committee and provides further support to the Charity Dinner.

iii. David & Cheryl Hall
Cheryl & David Hall have been Davistown residents for over 32 years. While not Putt Putt owners, Cheryl and Dave are keen supporters of the event and are passionate about the area. Cheryl readily took on a role on the new committee and is working with Doreen and Leone to ensure that the 2020 Charity Dinner is a success. David has also taken on the role of Vice President.

iv. Brett Smith
Joining the committee this year is Brett Smith. Brett is a long time “boatie” and has been the driving force behind the inclusion of the Heritage vessels and the management of the Heritage Challenge.

 

Recent Posts

  • Blaxland Parts For Sale

    Blaxland Parts For Sale

    The Putt Putt Regatta is always happy to assist our wooden boat and putt putt owners to occasionally sell boats or engine parts. In this case there are a series of miscellaneous Blaxland parts available from John Speers. If anyone is interested, John can be contacted on 0488 094 122. Pictures are below.
  • Putt Putt Regatta postponed

    Putt Putt Regatta postponed

    Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival postponed … Regrettably the Organising Committee has been left with no choice but to postpone the Putt Putt Regatta event scheduled for Sunday 30th October.  The condition of the Illoura Reserve is such that the installation of any infrastructure and foot traffic use of the area impossible. We […]
  • New Online Shop for Putt Putt Regatta Merchandise

    New Online Shop for Putt Putt Regatta Merchandise

    The Regatta Committee is pleased to announce the creation of an all new online shop for Regatta merchandise. All of our current and historic merchandise including polo shirts, T-Shirts (Adults and Kids), Stubby Coolers, Dry Bags and others are available for online purchase for as long as stocks last. Purchase of goods will help to […]
  • A Putt Putt Regatta substitute

    A Putt Putt Regatta substitute

    But for this strange COVID-19 affected year, yesterday would have been the day of the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival which we unfortunately had to cancel earlier in the year. Rather than let the day pass by completed unmarked, a number of enthusiasts elected to gather at Davistown in a variety of […]
  • Ride the Ferry to the Putt Putt Regatta

    Ride the Ferry to the Putt Putt Regatta

    Why not eliminate any parking worries and ride the Ferry. Central Coast Ferries has been a long time supporter of the Regatta and this year is no different. The MV Sorrento will be providing services throughout the day. Catch the Train or Bus to Woy Woy, a short walk to Woy Woy Public Wharf where […]

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