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1929 Commodore Morral Starts NYCs Sea Flea Race on the CNE Course

Feb 22, 2024

Things certainly were zooming back in 1929. Today, Toronto’s National Yacht Club is one of the nation’s most active and prominent sailing organizations. But as NYC member and historian, Ron Jenkins, surprised us, back in the day, hydroplane racing was a big part of the activities as well..

This photo shows then NYC commodore finishing a tight race on the committee boat. Fun times!

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