QARNNS at sea--HMS Roebuck

Despite an initial problem of seasickness I thoroughly enjoyed my five weeks at sea on board HMS Roebuck. Having to make medical decisions can be somewhat daunting. However, you always have back up radio support if required. Although only at sea for a short time, my experience has given me a good insight into life at sea especially with both men and women serving on the same ship. With no experience of serving on board larger ships I can recommend that, if possible further QARNNS ratings are given the opportunity to sample life on board HMS Roebuck and that their presence on board would be appreciated by the ship's company, especially with their forthcoming East Coast Surveys. All that remains to say is to thank the Captain and the rest of the ship's company for making me feel so welcome and that the terms 'For Exercise, for exercise, for exercise and Machinery Breakdown' will be sorely missed.....not! ('fair one!' as the Buffer would say).