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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">It came so quickly, my heart skipped a
beat…was spring here already? No it was the old fake out but it didn’t stop me
from having a look at “Beaver Tales” and dreaming of things to come.<SPAN
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Our executive has been busy planning,
organizing and discussing all things Albacore.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Thanks to Henry and all the volunteers
who helped man the booth at the boat show in January.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This is a great opportunity for member
clubs to obtain new members at no cost to them. Allan has organized and posted
the regatta schedule on the website (www.albacore.ca).<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There are a number of great regattas
planned; particularly the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State
w:st="on">Ontario</st1:State></st1:place>’s which will be hosted by Sail Parry
Sound at their new facility which should be complete by the time we arrive.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The jewel in the crown is, of course,
The Internationals being held at West River Sailing Club in glorious <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Galesville</st1:City>, <st1:State
w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State></st1:place> on the Thanksgiving weekend. This is
great opportunity to meet Albacore sailors from around the world.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Brits (rumour Michael McNamara,
Neville Hebert, Jean Simmons) have a container organized, to ship their
boats.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is no excuse for not
travelling to these events, there are many unused trailers available and if you
need a crew or skipper we can help!!<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>So mark a few “travellers” in your schedule.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> <SPAN class=944563714-01032007>Sandy has
been busy with another Canadians Regatta, which will be raced here in the Outer
Harbour. We are providing billeting so again no excuses to attend this
event!! </SPAN></SPAN>Stephanie has organized 2 training weekends in
preparation for the Internationals; there are deadlines, qualifications and
limited number of spaces which you can read about on the enclosed flyer.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>There is also a Women’s Boat Handling
Seminar, hosted by yours truly and other women from the <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Outer</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Harbour</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, focusing on confidence building,
boat handling skills and discussion on shore.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>You don’t have to come as a team; we
will rotate people around and open to both skippers and crew. It’s free but you
have to be an associate member of the CAA.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Which brings us to Janet’s membership drive, please see enclosed
flyer.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Once again a huge thank you
to Quantum Sails who have donated a jib for our draw, full and associate members
are eligible for the draw so sign up today its easy on-line.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>While you are on our website, check out
the forum, ask a question, solve a problem or just get caught up on the local
“stuff” and if you’re not already on the albacore mailing list do it now so you
don’t miss any notices and important information, its all free and well
organized by our gang.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">On a sad note, one of the founding members
of the CAA <SPAN class=944563714-01032007>(</SPAN>1961<SPAN
class=944563714-01032007>)</SPAN> Don Giffin, passed away on December 31,
2006.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Don was an avid sailor and
volunteer dedicating many years of service to the Canadian Yachting
Association.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Anyone who has
completed a White Sail Class probably has one of the two books he authored:
Basic and Advanced Sailing Skills. Donations can be made in his honour to
Canadian Yachting Association or Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>In an effort to preserve his memory the
CAA will be rededicating one of our trophies in his
honour.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">On the lighter side the albacore class
continues to grow, our latest addition is Cristiano, the proud parents Warner
(Monte) Monterio and Sonia McCauley.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial Narrow'">Now back to planning for the Midwinter’s, do
I take my shortie wetsuit or a bathing suit? The 50 SPF or the illegal 2 SPF
baby oil that <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Sandy</st1:City></st1:place> usually wears? Shall I camp as close to
the ocean as I did last year, or shall I be smarter and set up the tent in a
sheltered area? What if we get those tornado warnings we got a few years
ago?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Maybe I better take some
gloves and worry about the bruises and tan lines later!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<LI><B>Commodore</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Teresa Miolla</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:teresa@albacore.ca">teresa@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Past Commodore</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Ann Savege</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A href="mailto:ann@albacore.ca">ann@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>First Vice Commodore</B></LI></TD>
<TD>Allan Measor</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A href="mailto:allan@albacore.ca">allan@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Second Vice Commodore</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Henry Pedro</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A href="mailto:henry@albacore.ca">henry@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Third Vice Commodore</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Stephanie Mah</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:stephanie@albacore.ca">stephanie@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Specifications Chair</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>David Weaver</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A href="mailto:david@albacore.ca">david@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Editor - Shackles & Cringles</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Christine Short</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:christine@albacore.ca">christine@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Membership</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Janet Duff</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A href="mailto:janet@albacore.ca">janet@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Treasurer</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Jason G. Roth</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A href="mailto:jason@albacore.ca">jason@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Chief Measurer</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>George Roth</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:georoth@golden.net">georoth@golden.net</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Secretary</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Cathy Ann White</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:cathyann@albacore.ca">cathyann@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR>
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<LI><B>Rear Commodore</B> </LI></TD>
<TD>Sandy Swiatlowski</TD>
<TD>E-mail: <A
href="mailto:sandy@albacore.ca">sandy@albacore.ca</A></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE></P>
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Training Session.....Steph Mah</STRONG></SPAN></P>
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fee.....Janet Duff</STRONG></SPAN></P>
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Edition, articles, ideas......Christine Short</STRONG></SPAN></P>
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Regatta: Midwinter's, Sarasota Florida, March
23-25</FONT></STRONG></SPAN></P>
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