The Putt Putt & Gentleman’s Launch regatta, on Saturday January 27th, was enjoyed in true Woody Point fashion. It was wonderful to see a fleet of painted up little boats from the past, putting amongst the larger boats at anchor as they warmed up for the lap of Scotland Island from Treharne Cove and back.
There were 3 Putt Putts and 13 Gentleman’s Launches, decorated in various colourful themes for the spectators.
The crowd included Trilby Bond, wife of one of the founding members, Philip Bond.
It was Philip Bond that donated the Gentleman’s Launch Trophy back in 1996 and it was Tim Shaw that donated the Pittwater Cup back in the eighties.
The Putt Putt race was won by ‘Rose’ skippered by Roger Maynard. Second was ‘Provender’ – Justin Singleton and third was ‘Keziah’ with Shane May at the helm.
The Gentleman’s Launch race was won by the historic ‘Work Boat’ of The Quays Marina, skippered by Steve Hosking.
The trophy presentation was given by Toby and Col, both at their entertaining best, from the traditional sandstone podium located on the beach.
The Best Dressed Boat went to Ian’s ‘Major Perceverance’ (AKA ‘The Start Boat’) with his dignified crew in their Navy Whites. Ian reflected on a previous occasion, when they thought they had bagged the prize with one of their more colourful themes. On that occasion they were immediately disqualified as one of his crew bared his behind to the judges as they crossed the finish line.
Adapted from the WPYC Commodore’s report
Images courtesy Marg Fraser-Martin