George Washington (CVN 73) - Naval Cruise Book

Page 95 text:

B 80 Fun Day as

Page 94 text:

Fun Day Day 35 Anchored off the coart of Italy in the Adriatic Sea. George Washington Mood A»n llight operations on June 2J aad opened the flight deck to a day of fun in the sun The day began with a fishing rsxlco on elevator few. Quasi-pro anglers aad would-be csxchvcsmen alike were judged on biggest fish, saullesl fish, most fish, rrwsl unusual fish and most unusual fishing rig. Other e'eots included weightlifting. jxe eating, board and video game tournaments, and a Ulent competition. The competitioni. named the La Ceone Gong Sh w after the show's host. CW03 Willie La Grume, featured an a eappclla dact. guitar and drum solos and the ship's choir. A living spoof, mimicking the former telcsssxo show. GW's gong show pitted the hilarious against the musically talented. Yeung and ok), first-time depkiyers and seasoned Med Sailors alike, there w as something fee every ? 00 Fun 1 ■ '■ ri ion n

Page 96 text:

 t The events A four-man, 10 kilometer relay race tested the stamina of both fleet-class runners and those who only break their running shoes out twice a year for the PRT. Another event might not have been as fun as cow chip tossing (opposite page), but it came close. Known as puck chucking. The crew's strength was tested by flinging 20-25 pound disks made from recycled compressed plastic. Fun Day 81