Jet Rescue

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Jet Rescue
hydraulic launches
Height6 m (20 ft)
Length560 m (1,840 ft)
Speed70 km/h (43 mph)
Inversions0
Duration32 seconds
Capacity800 riders per hour
G-force2.5
Height restriction125 cm (4 ft 1 in)
Trains2 trains with 8 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train.
RestraintsLap bar
Jet Rescue at RCDB

Jet Rescue is a steel launched jet ski roller coaster made by Intamin that opened on 26 December 2008 at Sea World on the Gold Coast, Australia. The ride has a very twisted and banked layout with several fast directional changes. Unlike other family launch roller coasters, Jet Rescue features two launches. The ride features a unique jet ski style of seating with lap bar restraints.[1] The ride is based upon Sea World's Research and Rescue Foundation performing the rescue of a sea lion.[2]

History

In the first half of 2008, a small area of the Sea World Ski Lake north of the bridge was filled with sand to aid in the construction of a new roller coaster. The Sea World Train was closed to give vehicles access to the construction site and remains closed to this day. By July, some of the footings of the roller coaster were put into place.

hydraulic system.[4] In late August, pieces of track began arriving in Sea World's car park.[5] This continued throughout September.[6] In late September, vertical construction started with a portion of the station and brake run being completed.[7] In late October, construction of the track was completed.[8] Throughout November, work focused on the construction of theming elements including rocks as well as the ride's station.[9] In late November, the ride was officially announced to the public.[10] In early December, testing began on the ride.[11] On 26 December 2008, Jet Rescue officially opened to the public.[12] Within the first month of Jet Rescue operating, it was closed several times to fix a variety of problems with its operation.[13]

Characteristics

Overview

Jet Rescue is a

Dreamworld.[14] Jet Rescue is located between Sea Viper and Viking's Revenge Flume Ride on a portion of land which was formerly part of the Sea World Lake.[15]

Statistics

The ride consists of 560 metres (1,840 ft) of track.

drive tires used in succession to propel the trains forward.[1] Riders will experience between 2.5 and 3 times the force of gravity throughout the ride.[1][12] One cycle of the ride lasts approximately 30 seconds, allowing Jet Rescue to cater for up to 800 riders per hour.[1]

Trains

Jet Rescue features two trains which each feature eight cars.

jet skis to match the theme of the ride.[17]
Transfer track is located adjacent to the unload station allowing Sea World to operate the ride with one or two trains.

Experience

Queue

The ride's queue begins alongside the unload station and continues in one long stretch towards the load station. When in line with the load station, the queue performs several switchbacks before allowing riders to line up alongside air gates to let them on the ride. On the far side of the load station several television monitors loop through a video explaining how to get on the ride. The video also details that the riders' mission is to rescue a trapped sea lion for the Sea World Research and Rescue Foundation.

Ride

One of the trains entering the final turn before the brake run.

Riders board one of two trains, each featuring 16

brake runs. The ride slowly makes its way into the unload station where riders disembark their jet skis and exit via the merchandise shop. On-ride photos and Jet Rescue merchandise can be purchased here.[16][18][17][19]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Parkz. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  2. ^ Sea World. "Jet Rescue". MyFun. Retrieved 7 May 2010.
  3. ^ Seipelt, Gavin (July 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  4. ^ Seipelt, Gavin (August 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  5. ^ joz (August 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  6. ^ joz (September 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  7. ^ joz (22 September 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photo. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  8. ^ Seipelt, Gavin (19 October 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photo. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  9. ^ Seipelt, Gavin (November 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  10. ^ Redmond, Renee (19 November 2008). "Multimillion dollar boost for Coast theme parks". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  11. ^ joz (December 2008). "Jet Rescue (Sea World)". Photos. Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  12. ^ a b c d e Marden, Duane. "Jet Rescue  (Sea World)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  13. ^ Wilson, Richard (25 January 2009). "Rocky debuts for WVTP". Parkz. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  14. ^ Marden, Duane. "Mick Doohan's Motocoaster  (Dreamworld)". Roller Coaster DataBase. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  15. ^ Sea World (2012). "Park Map". MyFun. Archived from the original on 18 October 2010. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
  16. ^ a b Dew, Jake (30 December 2008). "Get a grip on real rescue ride". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  17. ^ a b "JetSki Coaster - The Family Launch Coaster" (PDF). Intamin Worldwide. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  18. ^ "Theme park riders to the rescue". Gold Coast Bulletin. 29 December 2010. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
  19. ^ ChillyKids. "Jet Rescue". Video. Archived from the original on 15 December 2021. Retrieved 21 February 2011 – via YouTube.

External links

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