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Eric Andrew Wallace

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I'm a writer and avid sailor based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. On most weekends, you can find me working on my yellow sailboat No Frills or sailing Lake Ontario, the 13th largest lake in the world. I currently serve as Rear Commodore of Safety, Security, and Environment for the Canadian Forces Sailing Association Toronto. I'm also a proud crew member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Boat Equipment 2IC for Toronto Search and Rescue (Marine). In a past life, I worked as a hardware engineer and product tester for electromechanical systems, and continue to hold the C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist) designation.

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