ARCTIC OCEAN - Paul Delvin, chief cook of the Canadian Coast Guard Ship Louis S. St-Laurent, makes one final adjustment to a cheese platter he prepared for the 2009 Arctic Barbeque aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Healy Sept. 5.
The Arctic barbeque featured a "surf and turf'' menu. For the turf offerings, the Healy's cooks prepared steak, chili and pulled pork.
The Canadians prepared smoked salmon, shrimp, scallops and lobster.
After the meal, the crews competed in the inaugural Arctic Olympics. Cribbage, foosball, air hockey and a number of interactive video games were just a few of the premier events.
While the Healy crew and science party fought valiantly, it was not enough. The Canadians won the most events and were crowned champions of the first Arctic games.
'It was all in good fun,' said Navy Petty Officer First Class Richard Lehmkuhl. 'It was a great meal and being able just hang out and take it easy was nice,' he said.
(U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Patrick Kelley)
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