George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

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■« Desert run at sunset Jebel Ali’s Desert Hash House Harriers invited a group of adventurous runners from the ship for a run through the desert in an unzoned section of United Arab Emirates. Hash runs take place around the world and are a non-competitive form of crosscountry running. Runners travel together or with scouts in search of markers that tell them which direction to follow. Courses average between three and six miles. After the run. a bonfire and makeshift banquet made the run truly a once-and-a-lifetime experience for all who participated.

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International golfers Though underway time invariably cm into golfing time, it was nearly impossible to keep the sticks out of the hands of GW’s golfers once they reached port. In Corfu, Greece and Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates, they competed in match-play, best ball, longest drive, closest to the pin, and low-scoring contests between each other and with Corfu‘s islanders. Ranging from pay grades E-2 to 0-6. the players probably would have traded all the prizes they won in order to get out in the fresh air and enjoy just one more day of liberty on the links with their shipmates. 206 Sports

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Sporting variety in hangar deck Some of the most varied types of sporting activity took place in the hangar hays. Physical fitness sessions kept crewmembers Jit and working together during their free time. At other times, the hangar deck was home to Sailors wishing to enjoy such pastimes as fishing, bird watching Hooty the owl. jumping rope, hacky sack, and martial arts. 208 Sports