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SPRING 2012

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PO Box 5048 Empire Bay 2257 NSW

Phone: 02 43 63 1311 Fax: 02 43 63 1211 Mobile: 0418 63 13 13

Email: info@centralcoastferries.com.au

In this edition:

• FARES & TIMETABLE UPDATES • WHATS NEWS

• WHATS ON • WHAT’S ON AT THE DAVO • EDITORIAL

TIMETABLE UPDATE: TIMETABLE UPDATE: TIMETABLE UPDATE: TIMETABLE UPDATE:

• WOY WOY- EMPIRE BAY:

Regular Services - OCT Long weekend runs on Weekend Timetable

• Regular Services for the PUTT PUTT Regatta

on OCT 21st – there are no service interruptions planned this year.

FARES UPDATEFARES UPDATEFARES UPDATEFARES UPDATE

• Woy Woy to Empire Bay: IPART have set the fares as follows, note these are adjusted in December each year. Adult: $6.50 One Way / $12.50 Return

Child, Student, Concession, Pensioners & Seniors: $3.60 One Way / $7.00 Return

PLEASE NOTE : as from 1st July 2012 – F 10’s

are only valid 1 month post purchase. They are still at the same discounted price

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From the Ferry front:

• SARATOGA – running like a dream and set to get new seats and carpets soon!

• CODOCK II – all through survey with no issues – great work George!

• EXPLORER – undergoing an extensive renovation- due to the amount of work, we

envisage it will be ready for day cruises next year – hopefully early!

From the Government front – no changes to the ticketing system! We can’t get PET, nor

can we have access to integrated ticketing ie MyZone – we tried!!!

Local News- sad to see Pat & Michael of IGA Saratoga , leave after 13 wonderful years

servicing our peninsula. Pat & Michael have always been heavily involved in our

community, with thousands and thousands of dollars raised through their fundraising

efforts to assist those in our community who needed help! We will miss your happy faces

– enjoy your retirement! ( Bet is doesn’t last long?)

Other news – on the Hawkesbury River there are 2 new operators – 1 is operating the

River Postman run, the other the Dangar Island Ferry service . Welcome to our boating

community Justin & Rick – we wish you both well in your new ventures!

For Sale: For Sale: For Sale: For Sale: Mum says sell one of the toys or else…

MARINER 3400 flybridge cruiser -

Twin Volvo 200hp Turbo Diesels 1500hrs 6Kva Generator 160hrs**Recent Engineroom Refit * Near

new clears/ covers/ camper covers*New Carpet*New Port side Prop Shaft*New Shaft Bearings*Near

new Tender w/ 5hp Mercury* Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins + Dining Settee*Separate Shower and Toilet*New

12v Fresh water pump, Sullage Pump*3 new bilge pumps + wiring,*New Trim tab unit + new fixed trim

tabs*New Lowrance Elite 5 Sounder/ Plotter Combo*Recent out of water service- Antifoul,

Detail, Props, Shafts, Bearings*12v/ 240v Lighting*All Safety Gear incl- Inflatable PFDs,

Flares, Liferings*TV/ Stereo*Fantastic Cheap Family Cruiser*Davit removed but included in

sale*New anchor winch, anchor and chain

PRICE $125,000 ONO - Call George 0412069855

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Davistown Putt Putt Regatta Sun 21 Oct 2012

You Beauty, It's Back!

The iconic Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival is back again in 2012 after a two year spell!

Sunday 21st October

Following a break in 2011, the Lions Club of Green Point Avoca accepted with vigour the challenge to revive this much

loved and well attended Festival to the people of the Central Coast in 2012. The Lions Club of Green Point Avoca has

some experience in the task often applauded for presenting numerous large community projects over recent years.

Committee secretary, Garry Galvin said: “The challenge this year was to organise the Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden

Boat Festival to the same standard established over the past 15 years. Our goal to gain the confidence of participants –

both stallholders and boat owners”.

“I’m satisfied this has been achieved as the event has attracted a strong group of diverse stallholders itching to display

their wares and entertain the spectators in tandem with a plethora of boats to provide the on-water spectacle. In

addition, there is a strong line-up of local entertainers all who are looking forward to strutting their stuff on stage. Our

club is confident that no-one will go away from the event not having had a pleasing day.”

The Davistown Putt Putt Regatta & Wooden Boat Festival 2012 promises to uphold tradition as one of the significant

community and tourism events on the Central Coast, providing another spectacular pleasure filled day of family fun,

aquatic activity and entertainment.

For further comment, contact: Garry Galvin (Secretary) - (02) 4369 8317 or 0408 674 770

Everyone is welcome at the Davistown Putt Putt Regatta and Wooden Boat Festival..... a FREE to the public

event.

Leave your car at the wharf and catch the ferry – regular Sunday Timetable-

saves the hassle of finding a park!

JIMI HENDRIX TRIBUTE SHOW

Friday 16th November 2012

7:30 PM

DOORS OPEN 7.30PM STARING STEVE EDMOND BAND The Steve Edmonds band has garnered a reputation as one of the country's coolest BLUES/ROCK acts. Edmonds' many years as guitarist to some of Australia's finest recording artists (Jimmy Barnes, Renee Geyer, Doug Parkinson, Billy Thorpe, Delta Goodrem, Margaret Urlich, Chain, Hippo’s, Matt Finish and Shannon Noll to name a few) has earned him a quality reputation as sideman to the stars and guitarist extraordinaire.

STRICKLY DIXIE JAZZ BAND

Sunday 18th November 2012

12:00 PM

SUNDAYS ON THE GRASS JAZZ BAND

Editors Notes Great to see Spring! Warming up and we are getting busier! The jury is out on New Years Eve – ferry to the Mariners Game- we will let you know as soon as a decision is made. Work on the Explorer is slowly underway – will get some pics up on our fb page soon. Don’t forget to come out on the Xmas hols on the Woy Woy – Ettalong ferry – starts on 27th Dec thru to last Friday – loads of fun and you can break your journey to go the markets at ettalong, or lunch at Hardys Bay…. If you have a group looking for a day out – you can have a cruise and lunch at the DAVO – prices start at $26 pp (min 25 ) – see our web page for more details. See you on the water!!

Bets

Phone: 02 4363 0199

Fax: 02 4369 1195 19 Murna Road,

Davistown NSW 2251

www.davistownrsl.com.au