Trip Reports

Words and Photos Matthew Fallow   World Jet Boat Expeditions are a close-knit collection of friends from all walks of life who are passionate about jet boating, led by the group’s fearless leader Kiwi Duncan Storrier. The friends have shipped their four purpose built Hamilton 141a alloy jet boats, all powered by ‘High Torque’ Chevrolet…

Winter Poker Run (not) 2010 Lobster and Pearl Beach winter Solstice Run Some boat maitenance issues meant that we spent the morning repairing Phil’s (Goose) steering, replacing the entire cable system. The Poker run was therefore replaced in favour of a very relaxing day on the water in pristine conditions. 12 members turned up for…

Murray River Expedition by matthew fallow I picked up Steelo (from SA) and Boofy on Wednesday afternoon with boat in tow and headed for Bathurst. We stopped by the ‘scenic railway’ in the Blue Mountains and took a run down the 55 degree track, breath taking and well worth it. Out tiki tour continued via…

Wayne’s Hawkesbury River Explorer by matthew fallow Jet Boating the secrets of the Hawkesbury Rivers first settlers in Sydney. Walking along old convict built roads (supported by stone dry walls), exploring sandstone ruins and bushwalking to abandoned farms. All hidden in the mountains beyond the shores and accesible by boat or sea plane only. Awesome…

2009 Davistown Putt Putt Regatta – Classic Wooden Boat Festival by matthew fallow “The genesis of the Event was the social and competitive gathering of “Putt Putts” as they are now known by the early builders, residents and boating enthusiasts of the district. Regattas were often held at Davistown in the early 1900’s.  Challenges between…

Riverina 2010 – the skinny

After the success from last years event, it was inevitable another day for the kids needed to happen, the team at the Spastic Centre were not disappointed and immediately started the process to get it under way. Within no time we had 30 families confirmed and excitement growing as most were present last year. The…

Spastic Centre Family Jet Boat Day

The Riverina region in NSW is a excellent area for jet boating. On the confluence of the Murrumbidgee and Tumut Rivers sits the Tyson’s farm, the Tysons keen jet boaters as they are (3 jet boats in the shed) host us a couple of times per year for indulgent weekends of boating, partying/BBQ and sitting…

Mof’s Riverina Weekend July 2009 A gaggle of jet boats assembled Friday for a long weekend of boating on the Tumut and Murrumbidgee Rivers at the foot hills of the NSW Snowy Mountains. A few keen punters launched on Friday for an equipment shakedown and headed up stream on the Murrumbidgee to the Tumut R…