Organization: LYNX EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
Mission: THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WHICH TEACH AND PRESERVE THE SEAFARING TRADITIONS OF EARLY AMERICAN HISTORY.
Activities: EDUCATION - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO RECREATE THE LIFE AND ENVIRONMENT OF 1812 PRIVATEERS ABOARD A SCHOONER SAILING VESSEL. LYNX VIA DOCKSIDE TOURS, DAY SAILS, AND A VARIETY OF SAILING ADVENTURES WITH STUDENTS AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS. THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE TOUR THE SHIP ANNUALLY.
SAIL TRAINING PROGRAMS - TWO EDUCATIONAL CRUISE OPPORTUNITIES HELD BIANNUALLY, THE FIRST IS A FIVE DAY SAILING AND EXPLORATION ADVENTURE.
EDUCATIONAL TALL SHIP FESTIVALS AND EXHIBITS - THE LYNX AND ITS CREW PARTICIPATE IN TALL SHIP FESTIVALS, PAGEANTS, THE TRANSPAC RACE AND RECREATED HISTORIC BATTLES AT SEA FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
NTEE category: Education
Secondary category: Recreation & Sports