Spinnaker

Spinnaker was a 'round up' attraction which was an opening day ride at both Great America parks. Named after a Spinnaker (a type of boat sail), it was located in in Yankee Harbor. It's tenure was very short at the parks as it had to be removed to make way for The Tidal Wave. It was removed in Santa Clara in the 1977 season and in Gurnee in the 1978 season in order to make way for The Tidal Wave.

History
Spinnaker debuted in both Great America parks as an opening day attraction.

To make way for The Tidal Wave, Spinnaker was removed after operating for only a season in the Santa Clara park. Due to The Tidal Wave opening one year later in Gurnee in 1978, it operated for a total of two seasons at Gurnee.