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A to Z Challenge Z is for Zamboni

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Z is for Zamboni   taken from Wikipedia only for the use of my blog.  So hard to believe we are at the end of the challenge. Zamboni Company From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search Frank J. Zamboni & Company, Inc. Type Private Founded 1950 ; 72 years ago Founder Frank Zamboni Headquarters Paramount ,  California ,  U.S.A Area served Worldwide Key people Richard F. Zamboni (Chairman and President) Website Official website Frank J. Zamboni & Company  is an American manufacturer of  ice resurfacing  equipment based in  Paramount, California .  Frank J. Zamboni  developed the first ice resurfacing machine in 1949, and started the Zamboni Company in 1950.  Zamboni   / z æ m ˈ b oʊ n i /  is an internationally  registered trademark . Contents 1 History 2 Use of "Zamboni" brand name 3 In popular culture 4 References History [ edit ] A Zamboni brand ice resurfacer clears the rink at  Meehan Auditorium ,  Brown University . The first ice-resurfa

A to Z Challenge Y is for yacht

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y is for yacht   using wikipedia only for the knowledge of my blog Yacht From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to navigation Jump to search For other uses, see  Yacht (disambiguation) . Maltese Falcon  sailing yacht in 2008 The  superyacht   Azzam , the largest private yacht by length, as of 2018. [1] A  yacht   / j ɒ t /  is a sailing or power vessel used for pleasure, cruising, or racing. [2] [3] [4]  There is no standard definition, so the term applies to such vessels that have a cabin with amenities that accommodate overnight use. To be termed a  yacht , as opposed to a  boat , such a pleasure vessel is likely to be at least 33 feet (10 m) in length and may have been judged to have good aesthetic qualities. [1] The Commercial Yacht Code classifies yachts 79 ft (24 m) and over as  large . [5]  Such yachts typically require a hired crew [1]  and have higher construction standards. [5]  Further classifications for large yachts are:  commercial —carrying no more than 12 passengers