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Diamantina
on start line duty
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CO
of HMAS Diamantina, LCDR Paul Scott presents an RAN baseball
cap to Member for Pittwater and NSW Opposition leader, Mr
John Brogden, who officiated as race starter of the Pittwater
to Coffs Harbour race.
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2003
was just a day old when HMAS Diamantina (LCDR P.E. Scott) began
her work for the year.
Diamantina was on station in Broken Bay to act as the Royal Prince
Alfred Yacht Club race committee vessel for the start of the Pittwater
to Coffs Harbour ocean race.
Any New Year hangovers were soon forgotten as the ship got under
way in sunny and calm conditions. Families and guests enjoyed the
views of Sydney harbour and coastline as the ship steamed for Broken
Bay, positioning at the starting line off Barrenjoey Head.
The VIP race starter was Member for Pittwater and NSW Opposition
leader, Mr John Brogden, who heralded a spectacular sight as the
cannon fired and dozens of sleek ocean racing yachts set off under
full spinnaker.
While the yacht crews worked hard on the grinders, Diamantina’s
ship’s company and guests enjoyed a delicious seafood lunch
prepared by our very own gourmet chef, LSCK Matt Dufty.
The ship returned alongside HMAS Waterhen in the late afternoon
to resume operational standby period.
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