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Once again this year's regatta was a great weekend and our attempts to keep things simple seemed to pay dividends with everyone enjoying themselves in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

The weather, once again, played its tricks on us and whilst Saturday was quite good, Sunday proved to be just a bit too windy for safe sailing. No problems though, as it meant more time for just having a yarn.

On the awards side of things, the following members took home the prizes....Phil Somerville won the "Wentworth Shield" with his fantastic HMAS SYDNEY (II). The President's award for the best first ship was won by Mark Buttsworth with his HMAS MELBOURNE, FFG-05. The Rob Sullivan Memorial Award for Excellence in Engineering was won by Roy Matilano for his work in extreme miniature and innovative use of all kinds of whirligigs and gadgets including Chuppa-Chupp spinners!

Our Reviewing Officer, Commander Mike Noonan, RAN, Commanding Officer of HMAS PARRAMATTA (FFH-154), gave his "Bravo Zulu" Award (meaning "Well Done" in Naval terminology) to Russ French's USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL, DDG-81. In addition to the "BZ" Mike gave several other awards in the form of commemorative medallions to Jim Campion for his HMAS PARRAMATTA, John Konda for his Russian KRIVAK III frigate and to Craig Taylor for his HMAS JERVIS BAY (INCAT-45).

Our regular guest, the VOYAGER Association gave their annual award, this year a beautiful Port Crock, to Dave Rowlands for his HMAS STUART (DE-48).

Finally the "Anchor Award" for the best "disaster or collision" for the weekend went without hesitation to Craig Laughton who made absolutely sure he didn't miss a bloody great concrete pylon when he broadsided same with USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). Glad to report the "Big E" suffered only minor damage but the pylon is still not feeling the best.

All too soon it was time to pack up and head home and much thanks goes to all those who lent a helping hand over the weekend and specially those who made the effort to come along and be part of the fun. Many members travel considerable distances to be part of the weekend which we greatly appreciate.

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2003 "Wentworth Shield" winner, Ron Rosenberg with his USS NICOLAS	CMDR Mike Noonan has a drive of Geoff Eastwood's HMAS PARRAMATTA (III)	I think he's getting the hang of this "driving a warship stuff"
Dave Rowlands receives his Voyager Port Crock form the Voyager Association for his HMAS STUART	Russ French receives his "BZ" award from Mike Noonan for USS WINSTON S. CHURCHILL	Mike Noonan is presented with his slightly damaged desk set as a thank you for attending. It's all fixed now and at sea on Mike's desk.
Mark Buttsworth receives his prize for his efforts with his first ship, a beautiful model of HMAS MELBOURNE, FFG-05	Mike Noonan congratulates all the TF72 members on their outstanding work on the models and the regatta	Phil Somerville looking a little shocked at winning the "Wenty". He shouldn't be, HMAS SYDNEY (II) is a magnificent model of a gracious and famous RAN Cruiser.
John Konda is presented with his special medallion on behalf of Peter Wilkinson who originally built the model and sadly passed away not long after completing her. John purchased the model from his family and added some extra details and functions, but always wishes to acknowledge Peter's magnificent craftsmanship.	Craig Taylor is presented with his medallion for his INCAT HMAS JERVIS BAY. The real "JB" has since been returned to civilian service and running services in Europe after a successful stint in the RAN running troops and equipment to Peace keeping missions in East Timor	Mike couldn't resist presenting Jim Campion with a special medallion for the model of Mike's Command, HMAS PARRAMATTA (IV)

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