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View Movie: Privateer Lynx Schedule: March 20, Grand Arrival: Morro Bay 3pm Free Dockside Tours 4 - 5pm March 22, Saturday: Dockside Tours 10 - 1pm; Adventure Sail 2 - 5pm March 23, Sunday: Dockside Tours 10 - 1pm; Adventure Sail 2 – 5 pm March 29, Saturday: Dockside Tours 10 - 1pm; Adventure Sail 2 - 5pm March 30, Sunday: Dockside Tours 10 - 1pm; Adventure Sail 2 – 5 pm March 21 – March 30 are available for Educational Dockside Tours. Private charter, schools, groups, troops and teambuilding programs also available. The Lynx operates under the auspices of the Lynx Educational Foundation a 501(c)(3) non-profit, organization, dedicated to hands-on educational programs that teach early American history. The Maritime challenges during the War of 1812 are taught aboard the American Privateer Lynx utilizing a comprehensive, interactive program designed to enrich personal achievement through teamwork and the discipline of sail training. For reservations please call 866-446-5969 www.privateerlynx.org		LYNX, "AMERICA'S PRIVATEER" THE 122-FOOT WAR OF 1812 EDUCATIONAL TALL SHIP TO VISIT MORRO BAY Morro Bay, CA: All law-abiding and loyal citizens are urged to be vigilant and alert to the presence on your coast of the Weatherly, fast, and heavily armed Clipper Schooner Lynx. The 122-foot square topsail schooner Lynx will be sailing into the Morro Bay. Join the flotilla as she fires from her main battery of 6-pounder carronades upon her grand entrance to Morro Bay. Don't miss this photo opportunity as we relive history. PIRATES OR PRIVATEERS The 122-foot square topsail schooner Lynx is an interpretation of a privateer or naval schooner from the War of 1812. She is fitted with period ordnance and flies pennants and flags from the 1812 era making her one of the first ships to defend our freedom. The Lynx crew wear period uniforms and operate the ship in keeping with the maritime traditions of early 19th Century America.. Students and adults will recognize the War of 1812 as a significant element of American heritage and as a turning point in the development of our national identity. The Lynx Science program is where students will individually investigate and examine useful information to utilize in hands-on experiments. They will learn how water quality, food chains and weather are related and affect our natural balance. Students will also become aware of the importance of maintaining our ecological systems now and for future generations. The Early American history and science programs that are taught aboard Lynx are State Standards based programs and are endorsed by the Orange County Department of Education The Privateer Lynx was hired to train the cast and crew of the hit movie Pirates of the Caribbean. The Privateer Lynx will be offering Educational Dockside Tours and Sailing Adventures during their visit. Climb aboard and step back in time as you relive history. Join the crew and hoist the sails, steer the ship, fire the main battery of six-pounder carronades and experience first hand life aboard a traditional, square topsail schooner. Get ready to rumble as you and your kids take part in this unique, interactive sailing adventure. School, groups, troops and private charters are available.