PUTT
PUTT HISTORY on the NSW CENTRAL COAST
Putt Putt Regattas and Brisbane Waters have a lot in common. Many wooden commercial, putt putt and rowing skiffs were built on the foreshores of Davistown, Woy Woy, Orange Grove and Daleys Point going back to the early 1900s. Regattas were often held at Davistown when boat owners / builders decided to challenge each other to determine who had the fastest putt putt or who could row the quickest. On shore celebrations often went late into the evening with lots of music and fun.
There are two major elements a regatta day - the Putt Putt procession and the on-shore entertainment. The emphasis is on family entertainment for all activities. Putt Putt crews are encouraged to dress in period costume and after the procession of boats prizes are awarded in several categories for boats and crews. The shore element usually has both food and entertainment with activities going from mid morning to late afternoon. For details of the next regatta go to the Regatta Details page.
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Putt Putt Description
Putt Putt boats usually range in length from 14 to 18 feet and have either single or twin cylinder 2 to 10 hp inboard petrol driven engines all of which make the very familiar putt putt exhaust sound. Common makes are Blaxland, Chapman, Simplex, Clay, Vinco and Olds
Putt Putt boats usually range in length from 14 to 18 feet and have either single or twin cylinder 2 to 10 hp inboard petrol driven engines all of which make the very familiar putt putt exhaust sound. Common makes are Blaxland, Chapman, Simplex, Clay, Vinco and Olds
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