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The best job in the navy

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HMCS Oriole, the Royal Canadian Navy's 102-foot ketch is the oldest commissioned vessel and is referred to as 'the People's Boat' or the 'Grand old lady of sail'. Racing is an important part of Oriole's agenda having won many races, but its main functions are cruising, attracting cadets for recruitment and training naval cadets.

Author: Sheridan, Tony
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2004
Services information, Services, Naval vessels, Warships, Watercraft

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Mysterious Main Duck

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A forgotten Main Duck Island, Canada that is nestled in the northeast corner of Lake Ontario is discussed in relation to its remoteness and beauty. The island's asymmetry makes it a unique place while it has several large coves on its north side that are hospitable anchorages in calm weather.

Author: Gateley, Susan Peterson
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2006
Evaluation, Islands, Travel narrative

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Norco 2002 Preview

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Descriptions and photographs are presented of the new and refined bicycles of Norco Performance Bikes, British, Columbia.

Publisher: Challenge Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Mountain Biking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1062-2918
Year: 2001
Product introduction, Bicycle industry, Norco Performance Bikes

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