Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival

Hi. I have just stumbled upon this webpage. I have a 1934 21 foot fibreglass sheathed wooden boat with an inboard Kabota diesel engine (engine not original). It won the 1937 Back to Woy Woy motor Boat Handicap, and I have a nice silver trophy saying as much. It's a nice looking boat... classic lines. It was built for Fred Elm as a 21st birthday present (again, in 1934). It is looking very …

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I would like to thank all the local residents who put up with a day of traffic and
parking chaos,our sponsors who without their generous help,to put on a day
like this would be nigh on impossible,and the putters for spending the time and
effort to dress up,do up your boats and travel here to contribute to a wonderfully unique
day here in Davistown .Thank you all
Todd Vidgen Treasurer …

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Hi Guys,

For WIW I thought I might jot a few details down....
I'm in Underwood, Brisbane. I've had an interest in wooden boats for many years now. Skill wise I'm probably best described as a Journeyman because through my work as a Contractor/Tradesman (30 yrs) I have worked in and been taught many, many varied trades in both Metal and Timber, in industries from Construction to Mining. Along …

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As you will be aware this years Davistown regatta will be held on the 26th of
October and we will be using the "Clubhouse" to have a mini swap meet on the
saturday, so bring along your bits and bobs(no socks,pot plants,jams or cakes etc)
Put a price and phone # on them so if your not there people can get hold of you
As this is an indoor venue we can lock it up whilst out …

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