Navy sails the Henley-On-Todd Regatta

8 September 2010

The ‘Top End’ Navy recently participated in this year’s Henley-On-Todd Regatta at Alice Springs, NT.

The regatta is held every year on the Todd River, with this year being the second that the Top End Navy has participated.

As part of the Northern Territory’s Navy Community Engagement Program, sailors and Officers from HMAS Coonawarra (Commander Richard Donnelly) and Attack Two (Lieutenant Commander Gary List) raced on the Todd, with this year highlighted by the team winning the Men’s Oxford Tubs and coming in three close seconds.

Each year, the three Alice Springs Rotary Clubs combine their resources to organise and present the world famous Henley-On-Todd Regatta. Proceeds from this are used for the benefit of many community organisations within Alice Springs, such as emergency accommodation kits for people affected by natural disasters, beautification of the Anzac Hill War Memorial and supporting tertiary students going interstate to university.

Personnel from HMAS Coonawarra participate in this year’s Henley-On-Todd Regatta at Alice Springs. Navy personnel participate in the tug a war, coached by Warrant Officer Physical Trainer Mike Winter. Chief Petty Officer Stores Naval Tony Thomas and Able Seaman Marine Technician Scott Belford compete in the Oxford Tub race.