By
Gary Booth
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Above:
LSCK Daniel Flint whips up a tasty dish at the Rockingham
Mussel Festival.
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Photo:
ABPH Kade Rogers
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By
Gary Booth The fifth Rockingham Mussel Fest was held on March
7, with a significant naval involvement in the day’s activities,
attended by thousands of visitors.
LSCK Daniel Flint from HMAS Stirling displayed his culinary skills
by whipping up two mussel dishes, which were well received by
those lucky to taste them.
Meanwhile, HMAS Darwin’s CPOCK Kevin Cox, was the head judge for
the mussel cook-off competition between nine local residents.
This is the second year Kev has been the head judge, and based
on his talent with the microphone in announcing the prize winners,
it is more than likely Kev will be asked to carry out this most
important judging task next year.
A major highlight of the day was the twohour performance by the
Western Australian detachment of the RAN Band. As the band went
through its repertoire it proved to be a major crowd pleaser.
Following the band’s outstanding performance, the Bandmaster CPO
Danny Mulheron fended off approaches from organisers of other
events to perform at their activities.
AUSCDTFOUR (LCDR Steven Bliss) provided an interesting display
of diving equipment and material.
The three-man team under the leadership of LSCD Bill Taylor spent
many hours on Sunday discussing their trade with interested members
of the public.
Australian Naval Cadets from TS Anzac displayed their parade ground
skills with cadets marching to the cadence of their drum band.
TS Anzac also maintained a display at the festival promoting their
activities to the wider Rockingham community.
CO HMAS Stirling CMDR Phil Orchard, was pleased with the efforts
made to support this significant event in the Rockingham social
calendar, saying to unit CO’s and Managers that despite the foul
weather in the afternoon their people did a great job, reflecting
well on Navy and HMAS Stirling.
