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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(...)

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(...)

Date8/9/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 Racing Council's seasonal program of yacht races on the Toronto waterfront. Among the winners was Kurt Hansen of Queen City Yacht Club in his Dushka V.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodBeachToronto Islands
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0097211F
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