Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series - Where the magic of miniboats come alive through the voices and visions of those who make it all possible.

Each episode will paint a vivid picture of discovery, connection, and curiosity — not just tracking the voyages, but exploring the challenges and unexpected outcomes behind them.

Now press play, close your eyes, and imagine this:

How far can a summer project carry the dreams of a new generation of ocean explorers? Sparked by hands-on learning with the Oregon Coast STEM Hub, high school students along the Oregon coast build an uncrewed sailboat—the Yaquina Neversink—and launch it into the Pacific. What follows is an extraordinary eight-month voyage across thousands of miles. This miniboat’s resilient journey forges global connections, breaks records, and brings students closer to science, community, and the power of the ocean itself. Guided by a name rooted in hope and heritage, this tiny vessel proves just how far small beginnings can truly travel.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/yaquinaneversink/ for more information about the boat and project - and what happened next!

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Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series - Where the magic of miniboats come alive through the voices and visions of those who make it all possible.

Each episode will paint a vivid picture of discovery, connection, and curiosity — not just tracking the voyages, but exploring the challenges and unexpected outcomes behind them.

Now press play, close your eyes, and imagine this:

How can one field trip spark a journey that soars far beyond the classroom? Inspired by the TMS Sea Challenger, a group of middle school students from Massachusetts build their own miniboat—DMS Anita—and send it to sea aboard the R/V Endeavor. What follows is a remarkable adventure spanning two ocean voyages, unexpected landings, global connections, and a bittersweet homecoming aboard the ship’s final cruise. Guided by a symbol of endurance and exploration, this story celebrates how one classroom’s dream grew into a global journey of ocean exploration and inspiration.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/anita/ for more information about the boat and project, as well as https://educationalpassages.org/boats/tmsseachallenger/ and https://educationalpassages.org/boats/warrior/ for more information about the other boats mentioned in the podcast.

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Educational Passages is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people around the world to the ocean and each other through unique global experiences.

Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series - Where the magic of miniboats come alive through the voices and visions of those who make it all possible.

Each episode will paint a vivid picture of discovery, connection, and curiosity — not just tracking the voyages, but exploring the challenges and unexpected outcomes behind them.

Now press play, close your eyes, and imagine this:

What happens when a high school marine biology class sets out to build a tiny boat and release it into the Atlantic? An extraordinary three-year odyssey ensues... It's about more than just tracking ocean currents, this project evolved into a powerful lesson about persistence, collaboration, and global connection.

Listen in for the full story and find out where it ended up!

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/seaeagle/ for more information about the boat and project, as well as https://educationalpassages.org/boats/gryphoncruiser/ and https://educationalpassages.org/boats/hope/ for more information about the other boats mentioned in the podcast.

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Educational Passages is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people around the world to the ocean and each other through unique global experiences.

Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast is kicking off with our “Imagine This” series - Where the magic of miniboats come alive through the voices and visions of those who make it all possible.

Each episode will paint a vivid picture of discovery, connection, and curiosity — not just tracking the voyages, but exploring the challenges and unexpected outcomes behind them.

Now press play, close your eyes, and imagine this:

The Crimson Current is built by students in New Jersey, USA in 2022, and first travels to Ireland. Classrooms are connected and the boat is relaunched, but unexpected things happen… and the adventure continues through 2025. Listen in for the full story and to find out the latest most exciting update from a far away place.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/crimsoncurrent/ for more information about the boat and project.

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Educational Passages is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people around the world to the ocean and each other through unique global experiences.

From the Cliffs of Moher to the classrooms of Galway, our trip to Ireland in March with Educational Passages highlights the magic of ocean education. This is the second part of a conversation with Juliet Fluty (click here to listen to part 1). It dives into all the details behind the visits we mentioned in our blog post: educationalpassages.org/miniboat-magic-in-ireland/.

The trip to Ireland unveiled profound connections that have been made through our miniboat program, and the impact is has had on communities involved. We explore the journeys of students, the warmth of local hospitality, and the importance of the ocean in education and our lives.

To access the special VIDEO version of this podcast, visit https://youtu.be/FTHFK8uzZ5k.

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A chat with the Hampshire Regional Miniboat Crew (from Westhampton, MA), who share with us the fun they had while preparing their miniboat throughout the entire school year. Experience the camaraderie and dedication that transformed a large, enthusiastic group into a tightly-knit team, who is now planning for launch next year.

Join us as the crew talks about things like what it will be like to continue the project over the summer, what's involved in building a miniboat, the best angle to install the on deck camera, and what did they name their miniboat.

Listen in as our young scientists discuss their forward-facing work and vision.

To access the special VIDEO version of this podcast, visit https://youtu.be/x1V5eSy2U6I.

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In this episode, Cassie talks with Juliet Fluty, who has been interning with Educational Passages. Juliet is also a student at the University of New England studying Educational Studies and Marine Biology. Over the last couple of months, she has focused on relaunching the Mini Maine miniboat with students in Maine and Ireland. Hear all about the project and learning that has happened so far. For more information about the project, visit educationalpassages.org/boats/minimaine, and more about the trip to Ireland at educationalpassages.org/miniboat-magic-in-ireland/.

To access the special VIDEO version of this podcast, visit https://youtu.be/TkgUT8eFpOo.

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Educational Passages is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people around the world to the ocean and each other through unique global experiences.

In this episode, Cassie talks with Lisa Swanson from Morristown Beard School in New Jersey. Lisa is currently on sabbatical and using her time to give back to her students and to Educational Passages, starting with an adventure to Nantucket, Massachusetts in February. The reason for the trip is explained, as well as other plans for relaunches from North Carolina, Ireland, and even Portugal! We also talk about ocean literacy both in and out of the classroom and ideas for ways to connect more communities this year.

To learn more about the miniboats and stories mentioned, visit these links:

• July 23, 2022 Podcast Episode: 10 Years and 10 Miniboats from Morristown Beard School and the Morristown Beard Miniboat Fleet page to explore all (11) miniboats from their school.
• Crimson Tide
• Crimson Current
• Gryphon Cruiser
• Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project (Falmouth)
• Mini-boat teaching students about more than ocean currents by Kaie Quigley in The Inquirer and Mirror
• Mini Maine
• AIMS Infinity
• Crimson Cyclone
• USA Blue Schools (clarification to the podcast: Morristown Beard School has applied to be a USA Blue School, not an All Atlantic Blue School)
• Crimson Voyager
• Take Portugal to the World (Escola Azul partnership)
• The Legendary

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Educational Passages is a non-profit organization that seeks to connect people around the world to the ocean and each other through unique global experiences.