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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">In preparation for the 2007 Worlds, the<B> Canadian Albacore Association</B> is pleased to present a two-day racing clinic with</FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">John Curtis</FONT></B>
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<P><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">John has been a member of the Canadian Sailing Team for over 16 years, and competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympic games in both a 470 and Tornado. John has been and is actively involved in volunteer work for several sailing organizations, including the CYA. Other highlights of his impressive career include:</FONT></I></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP> Lipton Cup Series 2006 – International 14</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">15<SUP>th</SUP> 2004 Olympic Games, Athens, Greece - Tornado</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">17<SUP>th</SUP> 2004 Tornado World Championships, Palma di Malorca, Spain</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">6<SUP>th</SUP> 2003 Soronikos Gulf Championship, Athens - Tornado </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">7<SUP>th</SUP> 2003 Miami Olympic Classes Regatta - Tornado </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Laser II</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> World Championships 1989, Kingston, Canada</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Ranked 12<SUP>th</SUP> in the</FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">470</FONT></I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Class on the IYRU World Ranking List for 1991</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tornado</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Miami Olympic Classes Regatta, 2001</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tornado</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> CORK 1999 -2003, Kingston, Canada</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tornado</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, Canadian Championships 1999- 2003</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tornado</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Miami Olympic Classes Regatta 2001</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">3<SUP>rd</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tornado</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> St. Petersburg Olympic Classes Regatta, 1996</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">470</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Marblehead Can-Am Olympic Classes Regatta 1991</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">470</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Midwinter’s 1991, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2nd</FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">470</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> North American Championships 1989, 1990 & 1993</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">5<SUP>th</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">470</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Italian Nationals 1991, Lake Garda, Italy</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">3<SUP>rd</SUP> 470 South Pacific Championships 1991,Queensland, Australia</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">15<SUP>th</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">470</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> World Championships 1993, Crozon France</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">1<SUP>st</SUP></FONT><I> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tornado</FONT></I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, Canadian Olympic Trials 2000 (Canada did not send a Tornado to the 2000 Games)</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Date: May 19 & 20, 2007</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Location: Toronto Outer Harbour, Lake Ontario</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">$100.00 per boat</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Contact: Stephanie Mah (stephanie.mah@gmail.com)</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">CAA Race Training 2007 Qualifications for the Skipper:</FONT></B>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Skipper must be a full member of the CAA, and have:<BR>
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Finished Top 15 in any of:</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Friday night mixed overall series 2006<BR>
Albacore Canadians Regatta 2006 A Fleet<BR>
Albacore US Nationals 2006 A Fleet </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Albacore North Americans 2006</FONT>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Finished Top 10 in the:</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Ontario Championships 2006</FONT>
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<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Finished Top 15 in any<U> two</U> of:</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"><BR>
Mooredale Regatta 2006<BR>
Westwood Regatta 2006<BR>
OHCC Regatta 2006<BR>
Ontario Championships 2006<BR>
St. James Town Regatta 2006<BR>
Toronto Island Regatta 2006</FONT>
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<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Reservations will be taken between April 2 - 8, 2007 by receipt of full payment via paypal (through the CAA website: </FONT><A HREF="file://www.albacore.ca"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">www.albacore.ca</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">). Notifications will take place on April 10 -13, 2007 via email or phone. In addition to the usual waiver, participants will be asked to return a detailed questionnaire to help John know what aspects you wish to focus on during the two-day clinic. For further information, contact Stephanie at stephanie.mah@gmail.com.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">18 boats will be allowed on a first come first served basis. There will be a waiting list should there be any cancellations.</FONT></P>
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<LI><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">NB: No refunds will be issued after May 7, 2007.</FONT></I> </LI>
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<P><B><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">*** There will be a 2nd Race Training event on June 2/3 - further details will follow.</FONT></I></B>
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