FFG Water Skiing warship

Water skiing behind 4100Ton Australian guided missile frigate at 30+ knots.

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Sports

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• water
• skiing
• frigate
• FFG
• Australian
• Navy
• funny
• roster
• tail
• steel
• deck
• bbq

[hoopsnake22]

I think its was Barman the Birdie

[zeak888]

Too bad we are not alowed to do that anymore. Bloody OH&S Still atleast we can still jump off the boat deck's. Never see any swimex vids do ya?

[hoopsnake22]

im not sure ive got any videos of the swim ex's because i was always first in the water and last out on the good ship. so not sure. I remember one time (at band camp) swim ex was called and in we jumped, the ship hadnt completely stopped and neither was the RHIB in the water. the ship sailed a little bit away but luckily i had my inflatable garfeild to keep me afloat.

those were to good years.

[chewie211171]

I would love to know who authorised this skiing. As a navy officer I can guarentee you that this type of activity should never have be approved by those in command.

[hoopsnake22]

Chewie... just because your the person who misses out on such a great occasion, dont try to spoil the fun for the men and women who serve this fine country and have fun, in a very safe and controlled manner. thanks for viewing.

[mcroe96]

i heard about this. We used to do it all the time on fremantle class patrol boats, it was hard enough on them i can imagine doin it behind a ffg. And yes comand did aprove it because the skipper went straight after me. chewie you need to get your head out of your ass and relise that everything cant be done

"by the book". GO AND SIT IN THE WARDROOM ITS THE SAFEST PLACE FOR YOU!!!!

[gnarkillkicksass]

@hoopsnake22 I remember my Dads story from when he was a Roulette pilot when they canceled a display over Avalon "due team injury". Apparently mess rugby can be dangerous, he said OC of RAAF Sale had a dislocated elbow, one of the team had a cast on his nose and the enlisted ground guys were too hungover to stand let alone start a plane. Enjoy your time mate and thanks for being out there and more importantly - having fun!

[cabbievonbump]

BTW, thumbs up if you remember the Good Ol' Days before Politically Correct Bull**** ruined the world. This stunt ain't PC, but dddaaammmnnn, it's fun!

[cabbievonbump]

We had some damn fool (his own words) do this once back when I was in the USN, and he insisted we play over the boom box rig we had on the fantail (steel beach picnic in process) The Rolling Stones "Satisfaction." I think Mac had seen Apocalypse Now about 3 dozen times too many. :-)

[MrCorsairF4U]

my chief tried that on FGS Rommel, but the old DDG wasn't fast enough

[MARCUO]

wheres the frigate sucker?

[polly326]

it was winks ... ( winkler) 723 sqn

[8497289]

full power trials are boring otherwise

[zeak888]

Na nobody can sue. Its all at own risk but nobody is that stupid that someone gets hurt. Usually a footy or something makes it into the water. Its a load of fun and so clear. The Navy just pus some images of a swimex up on the website under hmas sydney images section. Rib is for emergency's and a little fun to.

[zeak888]

Na only if you feel like it. Its just a bit of fun.