Gascoyne punches on for Op Resolute

22 August 2007

HMAS Gascoyne has returned to OP RESOLUTE duties for another round. After several successful patrols in 2006, Gascoyne has returned to conduct another patrol in the Top End, alongside another hard-working minehunter, the multi-crewed HMAS Huon with Hunter One (LCDR Stuart Dunne) and Hunter Two (LCDR Michael Moore).

One essential ingredient behind Gascoyne's success has been the ongoing fitness program maintained by the Ship's Company. Boarding Team fitness training is conducted every morning and boxercise circuits are conducted in the afternoon. This form of exercise has gained popularity during the patrol and consequently space on the sweepdeck is at a premium for the duration of the afternoon training sessions. Regular exercise ensures that the Gascoyne boarding team maintains a physical edge in the execution of their duties. The Ships Company has also adopted this fighting spirit in the Torres Strait, by sweating out a few intense rounds of boxercise everyday and maintaining a healthy lifestyle at sea.