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Some lessons are a breeze, Boats of the Albacore class across Toronto harbor with their crews balancing them
Some lessons are a breeze, Boats of the Albacore class across Toronto harbor with their crews balancing them

Some lessons are a breeze, Boats of the Albacore class across Toronto harbor with their crews balancing them

Date7/5/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Some lessons are a breeze. Boats of the Albacore class across Toronto harbor with their crews balancing them. The young sailor are members of the Junior Club of the Island Yacht Club who are taking sailing lessons which, somehow, are more popular than any taught in school. The thermometer was in mid-90s yesterday.
GeographyCity, town, townshipToronto
GeographyNeighbourhoodToronto IslandsHarbour
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0097237F
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Frostbite sailing at the Water Rats club near Cherry Beach Saturday attracted a field of 25 boats despite cold breezes
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8/20/1982
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6/3/1991
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Most Metro area sailors hope to have their boats in water within two weeks with the way weather is shaping up
3/24/1976
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7/17/1980
An advance taste of sailing lessons is enjoyed by this group of boys and girls from North York's Fenside Arena branch of the parks and recreation summ(...)
An advance taste of sailing lessons is enjoyed by this group of boys and girls from North York's Fenside Arena branch of the parks and recreation summ(...)
7/15/1971
Canada's trade balance in boats and motors with the U
Canada's trade balance in boats and motors with the U
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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(...)
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8/18/1978
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