Section: Sport
Sea legs get running
Published on by LEUT Phillipe Fairs (author)
Lieutenant Commander Parsons, Commander Clowes, Able Seaman Phie, Captain Beard, Warrant Officer Scott, Chief Petty Officer Stapleton, Lieutenant Fairs and Lieutenant Callander.
On a hot summer’s night in February, members of the ship’s company of Brisbane base HMAS Moreton took a 12 hour watch – relying on teamwork, endurance and resilience to get them through.
High powered finish for indoor cricket comp
Published on by LEUT Todd Fitzgerald (author), LSIS Brenton Friend (photographer)
The winners from Fleet Support Unit - High Power show off their trophy after competing in the Eastern Australia Area Cricket Competition at the Indoor Cricket Centre at Five Dock, Sydney.
The final of the Eastern Australia Area Indoor Cricket competition was a thrilling match with the result in the balance until the final ball.
Navy Aussie Rules team visits Carlton for inspiration
Published on by LEUT Ben Willee (author)
This week the Australian Defence Force Aussie Rules National Carnival and National Wheelchair AFL Competition returns to Melbourne.
This week the Australian Defence Force Aussie Rules National Carnival and National Wheelchair AFL Competition returns to Melbourne.
Canberra paddlers race for resilience
Published on by CMDR Fenn Kemp (author), POIS Phil Cullinan (photographer)
Defence personnel from the Canberra region spend time dragon boating on Lake Burley Griffin to help build resilience through exercise.
Sailors and officers in Canberra have put Navy’s Resilience Plan into practice, by teaming up for dragon boat racing on Lake Burley Griffin.
Biathletes set sights high in elite company
Published on by CPL Mark Doran (author)
Royal Australian Navy officer Lieutenant Sven Howorth (close) during the Exercise Rucksack 2017 Military Patrol Race at Chiemgau Arena, Ruhpolding, Germany.
Seven Australian Defence Force Nordic Skiing and Biathlon Association members spent Australia Day in the heart of the Bavarian Alps for a British military nordic skiing and biathlon competition.
Rivalry builds relationships
Published on by LEUT Mick Wheeler (author), ABIS Richard Cordell (photographer)
HMAS Stuart takes on Armada Espanola (ESPS) Cristobal Colon in a soccer match during the Fleet Concentration Period (FCP) Sports Day held at HMAS Stirling.
Seven different sports were on the menu during a friendly competition between the Royal New Zealand Navy, Australian Navy and the Spanish Armada as part of Exercise OCEAN EXPLORER in Western Australia.
Canberran Cricket hits off a successful match
Published on by SBLT Samuel Penfold (author), POIS Phil Cullinan (photographer)
Winning team of the HMAS Harman Commanding Officer's cricket team after receiving the trophy on completion of the annual cricket match.
Every year in Canberra, Navy officers and sailors from the region test their mettle competing for victory in the HMAS Harman Commanding Officer’s versus Executive Officer’s cricket match.
Pavillard nets third Burrell Cup title
Published on by Todd Fitzgerald (author), LSIS Brenton Freind (photographer)
Chief Petty Officer Physical Training Instructor Andrew Gibson (centre) presents the Burrell Cup to Leading Seaman Tim Holder (L) and Commander Marc Pavillard as winners of the Navy's premier tennis doubles tournament, hosted at Garden Island, Sydney.
Two former colleagues from HMAS Albatross have teamed up to win the Burrell Cup, Navy’s annual doubles tennis competition.
Navy dragon boat crew just oar-some
Published on by LEUT Todd Fitzgerald (author), Fleet Command Warrant Officer Stephen Downey (photographer)
The Sydney Navy Dragons, with Head Coach Able Seaman Musician Ellen Zyla (front centre), at the Sydney Chinese New Year Festival held in Darling Harbour.
Sydney Navy Dragons have re-established themselves as a force to be reckoned with on the local dragon boating scene, winning several high-profile events recently.
Navy first service home at Husky Triathlon
Published on by LEUT Todd Fitzgerald (author), ABIS Sarah Ebsworth (photographer)
The Australian Defence Force Triathlon team during the Huskisson Triathlon Festival.
Twenty Australian Defence Force members competed at the Huskisson Triathlon recently with the Royal Australian Navy contingent hobbling away with bragging rights.