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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

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

Date5/10/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0097257F
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(...)
5/26/1978
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sailing majestically from Toronto Harbor, the brigantine Pathfinder sets out for a cruise on Lake Ontario, carrying most of its 22,000 square yards of sail. She cost $150,000 seven years ago
Sailing majestically from Toronto Harbor, the brigantine Pathfinder sets out for a cruise on Lake Ontario, carrying most of its 22,000 square yards of sail. She cost $150,000 seven years ago
7/27/1970
Springtime, Ahoy!, With the spring weather surging back into Metro, local sailors are jumping the gun to get things shipshape. Alison Booz (top), 17, (...)
Springtime, Ahoy!, With the spring weather surging back into Metro, local sailors are jumping the gun to get things shipshape. Alison Booz (top), 17, (...)
3/21/1976
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
Hi, sailor!, Handicapped youngsters Nawid Razvi (left) and Jeff Adams (background) are among Metro kids taking sailing lessons from Cathy Smart (right(...)
Hi, sailor!, Handicapped youngsters Nawid Razvi (left) and Jeff Adams (background) are among Metro kids taking sailing lessons from Cathy Smart (right(...)
7/17/1980