Galloping in
With a roar from more than 20,000 people, three fast ropers armed with Steyrs shimmied onto the ground from HMAS Canberra’s flight and secured the area. .

Hockey titles to move
After 12 years in Adelaide, the 2004 ADF Hockey Championships is to move from its traditional home to Albury.

Quality rises to the top
SGT Rob Combe It was a case of quality not quantity at the recent ADF 10km Championships held at Holsworthy on February 28.

Ship to shore run
The second running of the “Ship to Shore”, a five kilometre run/walk around Garden Island in Sydney, is expected to attract more than 400 competitors, organisers say.

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Sailing event appeals to adventurers
Do you have a sense of adventure, team spirit and above all a strong sense of humour and desire for fun? Are you prepared to be ‘stretched’? Do you want to test your limits?

Maxi gets helping hand
The maxi yacht Nicorette suffered mixed fortunes during Australia’s bluewater ocean racing season.

Tasar championships to be hotly contested
Australian Defence Force Sailing Association (ADFSA) is holding its annual Tasar Interservice Team Racing and ADF Tasar Championship events at Wangi Point, Lake Macquarie, NSW.