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Downtown sailors, Against the backdrop of downtown Toronto, these sailing enthusiasts were not concerned with the harbor's cold waters as they practis(...)
Downtown sailors, Against the backdrop of downtown Toronto, these sailing enthusiasts were not concerned with the harbor's cold waters as they practis(...)

Downtown sailors, Against the backdrop of downtown Toronto, these sailing enthusiasts were not concerned with the harbor's cold waters as they practis(...)

Date5/26/1978
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Original Toronto Star caption: Downtown sailors; Against the backdrop of downtown Toronto; these sailing enthusiasts were not concerned with the harbor's cold waters as they practised last evening for future competitions. Hiking their laser-class craft against a a stiff breeze are Bruce Smith (left) and Gary Sleeth. Forecast is for good sailing weather over next few days.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0097245F
A great weekend for sailors, Dozens of sailboats dotted Toronto harbor yesterday in ideal weather for sailing, with winds of 10 to 13 knots, temperatu(...)
A great weekend for sailors, Dozens of sailboats dotted Toronto harbor yesterday in ideal weather for sailing, with winds of 10 to 13 knots, temperatu(...)
9/9/1973
It's a great life as sailors take to the water by hundreds in Toronto harbor from June to September and cost to would -be tars can be less than $100
It's a great life as sailors take to the water by hundreds in Toronto harbor from June to September and cost to would -be tars can be less than $100
5/10/1984
A perfect day for sailing, With a stiff breeze ruffling the sparkling waters of Toronto Harbor yesterday, Billy Ellis does a balancing act on Royal Ca(...)
A perfect day for sailing, With a stiff breeze ruffling the sparkling waters of Toronto Harbor yesterday, Billy Ellis does a balancing act on Royal Ca(...)
7/28/1972
After a day of sailing in a good breeze, unconditioned muscles cry for mercy, says sailing association executive in letter (below). Most enthusiastic sailors are in extremely good condition, he says
After a day of sailing in a good breeze, unconditioned muscles cry for mercy, says sailing association executive in letter (below). Most enthusiastic sailors are in extremely good condition, he says
4/27/1973
Weather was a sailor's delight, It was a glorious sailing day yesterday and for anyone named Victor or Victoria, there was a special treat ? a free cr(...)
Weather was a sailor's delight, It was a glorious sailing day yesterday and for anyone named Victor or Victoria, there was a special treat ? a free cr(...)
5/21/1984
Most Metro area sailors hope to have their boats in water within two weeks with the way weather is shaping up
Most Metro area sailors hope to have their boats in water within two weeks with the way weather is shaping up
3/24/1976
A Bit Of Lighthouse Keeping, A 32-foot-high lighthouse that has helped guide sailors through Toronto harbor's Eastern Gap since 1895 was hoisted away yesterday by a Harbor Commission derrick
A Bit Of Lighthouse Keeping, A 32-foot-high lighthouse that has helped guide sailors through Toronto harbor's Eastern Gap since 1895 was hoisted away yesterday by a Harbor Commission derrick
4/27/1973
Not a Breeze, Sailors who went out into Lake Ontario last night for the regular Oakville Yacht Squadron's Wednesday-night race were becalmed temporari(...)
Not a Breeze, Sailors who went out into Lake Ontario last night for the regular Oakville Yacht Squadron's Wednesday-night race were becalmed temporari(...)
8/18/1978
Seaplanes form a backdrop for part of the sailing action near Toronto Island during Saturday's Ashbidge's Bay open regatta, part of the Metro Yacht Ra(...)
Seaplanes form a backdrop for part of the sailing action near Toronto Island during Saturday's Ashbidge's Bay open regatta, part of the Metro Yacht Ra(...)
8/9/1970
Frostbite sailing at the Water Rats club near Cherry Beach Saturday attracted a field of 25 boats despite cold breezes
Frostbite sailing at the Water Rats club near Cherry Beach Saturday attracted a field of 25 boats despite cold breezes
2/22/1970
Metro sailors run aground, The crew of the Grayling rock it back and forth as they try to free it after running aground by the dock of the Toronto Sai(...)
Metro sailors run aground, The crew of the Grayling rock it back and forth as they try to free it after running aground by the dock of the Toronto Sai(...)
4/5/1972
Metro sailors run aground, The crew of the Grayling rock it back and forth as they try to free it after running aground by the dock of the Toronto Sai(...)
Metro sailors run aground, The crew of the Grayling rock it back and forth as they try to free it after running aground by the dock of the Toronto Sai(...)
4/5/1972