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Lifejackets Save Lives

we used to burn off the rest of our
By Christine Ouellet
energy by tipping the Laser over and
bringing it back up, and then doing
This article was originally it all over again. We enjoyed getting
published in the June 2020 Rideau thrown overboard and getting wet or
Ripple trying to remain in the cockpit as the
hull laid perpendicular to the surface
t the end of a beautiful sailing
Aafternoon on our Laser sailboat, of the water.
on Lake Ouareau in the Laurentians, Even though we were already wet

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and falling in relatively warm waters, I remember how I felt when we lost
control of the boat and it capsized; the shock of losing my balance, slipping,
and eventually being pulled into the water. I remember the brief sense of
Whistle Stops disorientation when my body went under the water.

Falling off a boat or a dock is not like diving: you are surprised, you become
The “Team” has just completed Issue # 92, and as always, I
would like to thank Lynn (Graphic Design), Carrie (Editor), Bernadette unstable, you lose your balance, and you cannot grip onto anything. You are
in free-fall and it is easy to panic; as you go down, it takes a few seconds to
(Website), and our writers, Molly, Victoria, Thom, Casey, Jim, Christine, realize where you are and look up to the surface to swim back up. In these
and Robert. Thanks to our editorial columnists, Jim, Jorge, Dave, Peter, circumstances, it is good to know your personal floatation device, or PFD,

Justin, Perry, Nikolai, Janeen, Alex, and Roxee. Thanks to The Sports
will bring you back up to the surface and save your life.
Panel, Peter, Jake, Jim, and our neighborly advice columnists, Brian,
Mike and Max. Finally, appreciation goes out to our distribution manager Wearing a PFD does not fully guarantee safety, however. Tipping the Laser
Rene, our ad salesmen Gord, Peter, and Robert, our distribution locations, was a game and while we thought we were in full control of the situation and
our advertisers, and of course the people who are featured in our stories. I wearing our PFD, there was always the risk of being hit on the head by the

hope you enjoy # 92. swinging boom, being caught by a line under the boat, or finding yourself
trapped under the sail and unable to breathe. These things happen and can
The hockey world is in mourning with the death of Dale lead to fatalities.
Hawerchuk. Thanks for the memories “Ducky”. May you rest in peace. Such an incident happened on May 9th, 2013 during the America’s Cup

in San Francisco. The 60ft. Artemis capsized and Andrew Smith, a gold
I saw this fun fact on Sportsnet: Bruins defenceman Charlie
medalist British sailor, was trapped underneath some hard debris. Smith
McAvoy is 22 years old - that equals the same amount of years Bruins
perished wearing his PFD and a helmet.
defenceman Zdeno Chara has played in the NHL.
I wonder if Mark Stone misses the Ottawa Senators? He sure
seems to be having fun in Vegas!

NY Islanders GM Lou Lamoriello is showing why he has 3
Stanley Cup rings every time JG Pageau steps on the ice. Another player
Ottawa should not have let get away!

I also wonder if John Tavares has regretted not resigning with the
Islanders. Lou Lamariello and Barry Trotz have got that team heading in
the right direction.

I was sorry to hear all school sports have been cancelled this fall. I
expected it though. Hopefully, they can salvage some sports activity after
December.
Come Out & Play With Us!
Tony Luis gave it his all, recently losing to undefeated Arnold
Barboza Jr. in Las Vegas. Tony, you will always be a “Champ” in so many
people’s eyes. You have represented your club and your city with class
and dignity through the years. As you contemplate your future and look
back on your past, remember you have given so many positive vibes to
our community.

My wife & I are officially Grandparents (OH YA!). Felix was
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Note to Mark Desnoyer (Seaway Valley Minor Hockey) and Kirby
Camplin (Cornwall Wildcats Football): we will see you at registration in
a few years. I’m sure you will both still be there. Part of Cornwall & Community
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