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Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009.  The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn.  East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

Fun Spot America Orlando Features Fun for All Ages From high school seniors to senior citizens, Fun Spot America Orlando has the ideal level of excitement for you! That includes a choice of roller coasters, Thrill rides, go-karts and games, including: Orlando’s Only Wooden Roller Coaster - White Lightning  4 Go-Kart Tracks - 3 multi-level, 1 speed track 7 Family/Thrill Rides - Including the Paratrooper, Rip Curl and Revolver World’s Second Tallest SkyCoaster at 250 Feet  Cadet Go-Kart Track Designed for a 4, 5 and 6-year-old. A child’s First Drive 8  Kid Spot Rides for Preschooler Fun 2 Stories of Over 100 of the Hottest New and Classic Arcade Games  Perfect for younger children and adults both! With the “KidSpot,” this park is perfect for parties geared towards younger children. All of the rides in this slower speed section are designed for children between 24 inches and 42 inches tall, so there’s fun for every member of the family. This special section features 8 young child rides, including a mini fun house, Tea Cups, the El Paso Train, the Froghopper and Kiddie Coaster.  For high-speed thrills that keep you on the ground, don’t miss the extreme go-kart racing. Put your driving skills to the test with 4 patented track designs! And when you’re ready for some high-flying fun, take a ride on Orlando’s only wooden roller coaster, the brand new White Lightning! Then take the plunge on the spinning, dipping Paratrooper and watch the rest of the park swirl around you as you pick up more and more speed!      And whether you need to do some shopping before or after stopping in for the thrills and excitement at Fun Spot America Orlando, the location couldn't be better! Located right near the Premium Outlet Mall, this great location lets some play while others shop!  3 New Rides! Bumper Boats – A great tide for a hot summers day, bump each other and shoot your water guns to see who can get soaked. HR – 46” or ride with an adult Space Invader – Giant arms swing you back and forth until all you see is sky. Then you’re swung back so all you see is the ground rocketing past your face. You swing more than 180 degrees, past perpendicular, first on your back and then on your face! HR – 48” Cadet Track – Not ready for the big tracks? This is a great track for smaller kids. HR – 42” Screamer – What goes up must come down. Or does it? Enjoy this suspense-filled ride where you never know if you’re heading up or down! HR – 42”   FUN SPOT AMERICA THEME PARKS POLICIES & FAQS For specific details on the policies and guidelines of Fun Spot America’s two parks, please see the list below. If you have any questions about park policies, simply contact one of our friendly representatives and we’ll get you the answers you need fast!  Do you offer assistance for guests that have difficulty walking? Yes, Scooterbug Mobility provides electric scooter rentals on first come/first served basis. Do you offer strollers? Yes, Scooterbug Mobility provides stroller rentals for parents of small children or infants. What are the height requirements? Height requirements for the rides are located on the park maps, which can be found in the Orlando or Kissimmee sections of the web site. How much does it cost if I'm not riding anything? Our Free Admission means that there is NO Cost to come in and watch others enjoying the rides. So if you are not riding, you are not paying. It is FREE! Do I need an armband if all I am doing is driving my child on the go-karts? If a child is not tall enough to drive themselves on a ride/go-kart, then someone over 18 may drive them IF the driver has either an Armband (54+) OR a Chauffeur Armband which is only permits you to drive a child and only drive a child on rides they could not do without an adult. The cost of a Chauffeur Armband is only $9.95. Is the arcade included in the armband? Because you can win prizes the more you play certain arcade games, we do not have any unlimited arcade. With our arcade you pay per game with a Fun-E-Card you purchase. Game prices vary from $.25 to $2.00. Is the SkyCoaster ride included in the armband? The SkyCoaster is a unique, one of a kind ride. To ride the SkyCoaster by yourself, it costs $40, BUT if you have already purchased an Armband, you may include the SkyCoaster for only an additional $20. What happens when it rains? Fun Spot has lots of options when it rains. First of all we can offer you a rain check, if you have had an Armband for less than 90 minutes. So you can go and come another day. OR keep your Armband and wait until the rain ends and return to the park to continue riding and racing. We are open until Midnight. OR ride in the rain. Many rides stay open in the rain. How heavy the rain is, and whether or not there is lightning will determine which rides remain open. If you choose to stay, get a poncho from us. We value price them to make it attractive for you to stay. Can I bring in my own food? We do allow you to bring in your own birthday Cake if you are having a birthday celebration. Other than that we ask for no outside food or drink in our park. We are free admission, it is easy to leave the park and return after eating. Of course, once you see our fun food options, we hope to tempt you into staying and recharging here. Can I leave and come back? With Free Admission you may come and go as often as you would like. Your armbands will be good until Midnight. So if you leave at 3 pm and want to return at 9 pm, as long as your Armbands are still on your arms there is no additional charge. How much is it for my baby? For anyone who is not doing the rides, we are a FREE admission park. We do not recommend our rides for any child under 24 months. If your two year old only wants to do one carousel ride, it is $3 a ride. Speak with a manager if your child needs you to ride with them on one of our pre-school rides. So your baby is free, but if your toddler chooses to ride then they are a customer. Where are the restrooms? This is our most common question. Please check the park maps or ask any employee. We know we need to answer that question often and in person. Fun Spot America Theme Parks Drone Policy All drones (Unmanned Aerial Systems) are prohibited at (in) all Fun Spot America Theme Parks. Any unauthorized drone(s) observed over any Fun Spot America Theme Park will be reported to the FAA and local law enforcement, regardless of its point of origin or operation. We promote safe-clean-fun at our parks and drones may pose a potential safety risk to our guests. Drones may also violate Federal Aviation Administration guidelines.

Preguntas frecuentes -¿Se puede entrar comida y bebida a Naturlandia? Sí, puedes hacerlo sin ningún problema. Ten en cuenta que hay 2 lugares donde puedes comer, un restaurante de comida rápida en Cota 1600 y un restaurante que ofrece un menú diario en Cota 2000. -¿Hay taquillas? Sí que hay. Solo pregúntale a cualquier empleado y te indicarán dónde están. -¿Puedo llevar a mi perro al parque? Sí, pero debe estar bien atado y vigilado. La entrada al parque de animales está prohibida para ellos. -Tengo un vale de 365Tickets, ¿cómo debo utilizarlo? Simplemente imprima el vale y preséntelo en la taquilla de Cota 2000.

Packed with ever-changing experiences of the Pacific Coast and Vancouver Island, this tour is a must-do for those who have not yet visited Victoria. Highlights & Inclusions: BC Ferries Fees: Scenic 1.5-hour cruise through the Gulf Islands and Active Pass
Victoria City Tour: Government Street, Chinatown, Inner Harbour
Butchart Gardens Admission: Magnificent series of themed gardens
Ample Leisure Time: Enjoy Victoria’s rich architecture, enchanting ocean views, and artisan cafes

For the first time in Broadway's history To Kill a Mockingbird the treasured novel by Harper Lee comes to life. Secure your seats today at ShowTickets.com.

Spice up your New York vacation by taking a round-trip ride on a motor coach to Boston for the Boston Freedom Trail bus tour from Citysights NY.