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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The Star of the North Regatta needs you, your boat and crew and your help!</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>The regatta will begin on Friday September 25 and will go through Sunday September 27<SUP>th</SUP>. For planning purposes we need your help and a few commitments. Specifically: </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>More details will follow concerning on line registration and fees ($120 per boat), meals and events. </FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>This promises to be an action packed weekend full of sailing, great competition and great friends.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>So gather your crew, check your calendars and let me know via return e-mail if you can be there!!</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Looking forward to hearing from all of you but until then, may you all enjoy good sailing!</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Kind Regards,</FONT></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Chris Fittipaldi</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Fleet Captain Fleet 5</FONT></DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>612.239.8497</FONT></DIV>
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