Ferry starts football service

Central Coast Ferries will trial a new service to ferry locals to the football on Saturday, August 23.

The service will transport Central Coast Mariners supporters to the football game at Bluetongue Stadium, Gosford, from locations around Brisbane Water including Woy Woy and Empire Bay.

The new ferry service will save Mariners' supporters time and money, according to owner Ms Bet Conway.

"We are giving Mariners supporters the opportunity to leave the family car at home, saving them the hassle of parking, fuel costs and parking tickets," Ms Conway said.

"Not only is this new service an eco-friendly way to travel to the football but supporters can also sit back and enjoy a relaxed ferry ride across Brisbane Water."

The game between the Central Coast Mariners and Sydney FC kicks off at 7pm.

The ferry will be picking up passengers from Empire Bay wharf at 5.15pm, Central Wharf in Davistown at 5.20pm, Lintern St in Davistown at 5.30pm, Veterans Hall in Saratoga at 5.35pm and Woy Woy at 5.45pm.

The ferry is expected to arrive at Gosford wharf at 6.15pm and leave for the return trip 30 minutes after the end of the game.

Press release, Aug 1 2008 Bet Conway, Central Coast Ferries