Navy beached at Manly

ABSN Brent "Funky" Miller of HMAS Waterhen, puckering up to return a pass during the 2003 Defence Beach Volleyball competition at Manly. Photo by ABPH Kel Hockey.

A grand total of 49 beach volleyball teams from Sydney-based ships, establishments and departments within HMAS Kuttabul competed in a beach volleyball competition at Manly on February 19. Teams played a minimum of seven games to qualify for the knockout finals. The triumphant team was FIMA-HMAS Kuttabul, which defeated HMAS Manoora in the grand final. TSS One-HMAS Watson placed third, from ASSFEG, HMAS Waterhen and AUSCDTONE. LSET Brett Butler (FIMA Electrical, HMAS Kuttabul) was rewarded for his efforts by being named most valuable player.

PICTURED LEFT is ABSN Brent "Funky" Miller of HMAS Waterhen, puckering up to return a pass during the 2003 Defence Beach Volleyball competition at Manly.
Photo by ABPH Kel Hockey.

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