Magnetic attraction for Tobruk

Personnel from HMAS Tobruk’s ship’s company ready to go on the Sea-Doos.

Adventure training around HMAS Tobruk.

By POPT Dave Murr

HMAS Tobruk (CMDR Laver) has been active since early January 2003 with the ongoing patrol of our northern waters.

More recently though, Tobruk took in a change of scenery and tempo with an operational visit to Townsville for exercises Squadex and Sea Eagle.

The three-week period afforded some much deserved time alongside and an opportunity for the ship’s Standing Sea Fire Party to undertake an adventurous training activity.

Rather than conform to the more conventional activities conducted in the past, the group maintained the amphibious theme and took to jet skis to circumnavigate Magnetic Island.

The watercraft were 85hp Sea-Doos capable of 80 kph. Distance travelled was approximately 85 kilometres and included an impromptu lap of the ship at the wharf.

All personnel had an immense deal of fun and all were very muscle weary from hanging on for dear life. A big thankyou goes out to Pete from Adrenalin Jet Ski Tours on Magnetic Island.

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