"I was a sailor in my mind": Gord Laco with GH Laco

A Barque, a Brig and a Schooner...Walk into a Bar

"I was a sailor in my mind": Gord Laco with GH Laco & Associates

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This week, Erin had the pleasure of sitting down with Gord Laco, jack of all trades. Gord is the operator of G.H.Laco&Assciates Ltd, a ship and yacht rigging supply outfit he has operated since 1999. Gord served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy, currently holds a civilian appointment looking after HMCS ORIOLE, the RCN’s sail training ship, and also operates a thriving historical consulting and technical advising practice serving film and television productions. Note: Apologies for the sound quality of the intro but it clears up for the interview portion. Ships mentioned: HMS Bee, Cutty Sark, Denis Sullivan, U.S. Brig Niagara, HMCS Oriole, Pride of Baltimore II, Pathfinder, Playfair, St. Lawrence II, HMS Tecumseth Programs mentioned: Atlantic Challenge

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