The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival is a great event and also an opportunity for the people to celebrate the Central Coast and the culture that is a part of history, heritage and local character.
Many putt-putt boats are still in use on Brisbane Water today. Putt-putt boats usually range in length from 14-20 feet and are powered by either single or twin cylinder two to 10 hp Blaxland/Chapman, Simplex or Clay inboard petrol driven engines all of which make the very familiar putt-putt exhaust sound. Boats today will also often be powered by small one or two cylinder diesel engines.
The Regatta is now one of the principal events on the Gosford City calendar. The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival attracts a huge amount of quality putt putts travelling from as far as Queensland and the ACT.
They also look to provide a family focussed day where the local community and visitors can have an enjoyable day in a safe and family friendly environment. The Regatta has the reputation of being one of the largest event of its kind on the eastern seaboard.
The festival provides an opportunity for boat builders, owners, and enthusiasts to come together and celebrate their shared love of wooden boats.
Attractions include:
- Live entertainment, including music and dance
- Stalls, offering a range of local crafts, collectables and produce
- Children's activities including rides and face-painting
The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival is a fun-filled event that celebrates the maritime heritage of the Central Coast region and attracts visitors from all over Australia.
