Planning for the 2019 Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival is proceeding at pace. With 5 months to go to 20th October there are still a myriad of items to be finalised to make this the best Regatta ever. The Committee have divided responsibilities covering items from line marking, hiring of portaloos, arranging […]

I recently had the pleasure of cruising (putting) the pristine waters around Foster and Tuncurry in some beautifully built Putt Putt’s. The workmanship on the boats and the pride shown by their owners is to be seen to be believed. The boats were from as far afield as Brisbane, Lismore, Lake Macquarie and Davistown and […]

Planning and Management of the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta includes a myriad of details to be planned and executed to ensure the safety of the very precious (and sometimes fragile) boats that enter the event. Not the least of these is the work done just prior to the day where our intrepid Rockhoppers contribute their […]

Timber 1/2 cabin ex work boat. Currently on a mooring in Saratoga. No longer used by the owner. Needs some work but free to a good home. Contact Anthony on 0424 064569.

Renovated timber boat, clinker built, 20HP Yanmar diesel 6 metres (20 feet) long, 2.5 metre (8 foot) beam. Trailer not included, currently moored at Berowra Waters. Must sell as owner is moving. $7,000 ono Contact Greg Brown on 0418 234 247

16’6″ putt putt built 1910 Clinker hull made of Huon pine.  5/7 hp Blaxland Rae engine in good working order.  Trailer in good condition.  Previous owner was the late Orb Rose well know small inboard engine restorer of Gymea Sydney.  Regrettable sale due to ill health. Greg Pike 0450238260, Macleay Island Queensland $8,500

The 2018 Davistown Putt Putt Weekend started on a high note with the running of the 2nd Charity Dinner. A great night was had by approximately 130 people who enjoyed music and dancing provided by Kristy Coote and her Band and Jamus the Mad Magician who entertained at and around the tables. A great meal was […]

Only 37 sleeps to the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival 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. Times departing Woy Woy […]

To help us celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Regatta we will be joined this year by a number of boats from the Sydney Heritage Fleet. Joining our own Codock II will be the Protex, a doyen of the fleet, along with the Banksia, the Girrakool and the Macleay. It is intended that these boats […]

Looking back through photos of previous Regattas I am reminded that this is not just about the iconic Putt Putt’s but it is also a celebration of wooden boats of all types. Previously we have been joined on the day by a number of different wooden boats – both on the shore and on the […]