Educational Passages Podcast Tue, 11 Aug 2026 22:47:30 -0400 https://educationalpassages.org/ en-us © 2026 Educational Passages yes Support this Podcast aae9b875-1bc7-51cf-8a6a-3ce8cd8a6621 Cassie episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) miniboats, ocean, education Cassie https://storage.buzzsprout.com/prvvvfmj9eqxu81deue5c4ndzbzt?.jpg Educational Passages Podcast https://educationalpassages.org/ What goes around comes around What goes around comes around Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our "Imagine This" series — where the magic of miniboats comes 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 miniboat shows up in the exact place where another crew was waiting for a different boat? At a school in New Hampshire — fifty-five miles from the ocean and famous for its own maple syrup — 311 students paint maple leaves on a miniboat, name her Tapping the Seas, and send her out into the ocean. What follows is a two-and-a-half-year voyage of mysterious loops and a slow spiral toward Bermuda — where a school there has been waiting for their own miniboat to come home. This is a story about wind, currents, patience, and the strange way the ocean sometimes brings the right boat to the right place at exactly the right time.

Visit educationalpassages.org/boats/tappingtheseas/ for more information about the boat and project, as well as educationalpassages.org/boats/coraltempest/ for more about the other miniboat mentioned in this episode.


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]]> Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our "Imagine This" series — where the magic of miniboats comes 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 miniboat shows up in the exact place where another crew was waiting for a different boat? At a school in New Hampshire — fifty-five miles from the ocean and famous for its own maple syrup — 311 students paint maple leaves on a miniboat, name her Tapping the Seas, and send her out into the ocean. What follows is a two-and-a-half-year voyage of mysterious loops and a slow spiral toward Bermuda — where a school there has been waiting for their own miniboat to come home. This is a story about wind, currents, patience, and the strange way the ocean sometimes brings the right boat to the right place at exactly the right time.

Visit educationalpassages.org/boats/tappingtheseas/ for more information about the boat and project, as well as educationalpassages.org/boats/coraltempest/ for more about the other miniboat mentioned in this episode.


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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-19565788 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 -0400 585 4 12 full false A Story of Our Own: From Finder to Builder A Story of Our Own: From Finder to Builder Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our "Imagine This" series — where the magic of miniboats comes 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 person that finds a miniboat decides to help build one? Since 2021, Fishery Officer Brittany Jay has answered the call when student-built miniboats wash up along the rugged coast of Newfoundland and Labrador — first the BHS Roweboat from Rhode Island, and P.I.E. on the Tide from Maine. Each recovery sparked classroom connections that stretched across borders, and a new question began to take shape: what if students here could be the ones launching, instead of relaunching? This episode follows Brittany's journey from finder to builder, the partnership with Avoca Collegiate and the Qalipu First Nation in Badger, and the unforgettable day a small community gathered to unveil the Newfie Crew 709 — a boat, a dream, and a story now ready to set sail.

Visit educationalpassages.org/boats/newfiecrew709/ for more information about the boat and project, as well as educationalpassages.org/boats/bhsroweboat/ and educationalpassages.org/boats/pieonthetide/ for more about the other boats mentioned in this episode.

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]]> Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our "Imagine This" series — where the magic of miniboats comes 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 person that finds a miniboat decides to help build one? Since 2021, Fishery Officer Brittany Jay has answered the call when student-built miniboats wash up along the rugged coast of Newfoundland and Labrador — first the BHS Roweboat from Rhode Island, and P.I.E. on the Tide from Maine. Each recovery sparked classroom connections that stretched across borders, and a new question began to take shape: what if students here could be the ones launching, instead of relaunching? This episode follows Brittany's journey from finder to builder, the partnership with Avoca Collegiate and the Qalipu First Nation in Badger, and the unforgettable day a small community gathered to unveil the Newfie Crew 709 — a boat, a dream, and a story now ready to set sail.

Visit educationalpassages.org/boats/newfiecrew709/ for more information about the boat and project, as well as educationalpassages.org/boats/bhsroweboat/ and educationalpassages.org/boats/pieonthetide/ for more about the other boats mentioned in this episode.

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-19426871 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 -0400 446 4 11 full false We’re still trying to wrap our heads around this one… We’re still trying to wrap our heads around this one… Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series — where the stories behind our miniboats reveal something even deeper than ocean currents and GPS tracks.

Each episode invites you to step into a moment of possibility — to feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the extraordinary connections that unfold when students send something small into a very big ocean.

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

Ever heard of six degrees of separation? Well, this is a story with only one. In May 2026, three miniboats found themselves connected by a thread no one had ever planned for. To understand how, you have to rewind ten years, to a brand-new research vessel's very first cruise and a high school science project that nobody quite expected would still be sailing in 2026. Along the way: a buoy array, the Azores, an Albatross, and a decade-long coincidence we're still trying to wrap our heads around. 



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]]> Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series — where the stories behind our miniboats reveal something even deeper than ocean currents and GPS tracks.

Each episode invites you to step into a moment of possibility — to feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the extraordinary connections that unfold when students send something small into a very big ocean.

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

Ever heard of six degrees of separation? Well, this is a story with only one. In May 2026, three miniboats found themselves connected by a thread no one had ever planned for. To understand how, you have to rewind ten years, to a brand-new research vessel's very first cruise and a high school science project that nobody quite expected would still be sailing in 2026. Along the way: a buoy array, the Azores, an Albatross, and a decade-long coincidence we're still trying to wrap our heads around. 



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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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-19205823 Tue, 19 May 2026 17:00:00 -0400 542 4 10 full false The Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project The Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series — where the stories behind our miniboats reveal something even deeper than ocean currents and GPS tracks.

Each episode invites you to step into a moment of possibility — to feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the extraordinary connections that unfold when students send something small into a very big ocean.

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

The Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project, where students, scientists, and community partners work together to understand how ocean currents impact cold-stunned sea turtles. Through the use of student-built miniboats and drifters, classrooms become part of real-world research—tracking movement, collecting data, and uncovering patterns in the ocean. This is a story of hands-on learning, collaboration, and discovery, showing how understanding the movement of water can help protect marine life and power the blue economy. 

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]]> Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series — where the stories behind our miniboats reveal something even deeper than ocean currents and GPS tracks.

Each episode invites you to step into a moment of possibility — to feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the extraordinary connections that unfold when students send something small into a very big ocean.

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

The Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project, where students, scientists, and community partners work together to understand how ocean currents impact cold-stunned sea turtles. Through the use of student-built miniboats and drifters, classrooms become part of real-world research—tracking movement, collecting data, and uncovering patterns in the ocean. This is a story of hands-on learning, collaboration, and discovery, showing how understanding the movement of water can help protect marine life and power the blue economy. 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-19075026 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 792 4 9 full false Flat Stanley Finds a Sweet Ride Flat Stanley Finds a Sweet Ride Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series — where the stories behind our miniboats reveal something even deeper than ocean currents and GPS tracks.

Each episode invites you to step into a moment of possibility — to feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the extraordinary connections that unfold when students send something small into a very big ocean.

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

A classroom on Peaks Island, Maine builds a miniboat called P.I.E. on the Tide and fills its cargo hold with dozens of Flat Stanleys — tiny paper travelers ready for adventure. The boat sails into a quiet cove in Newfoundland, where it’s discovered by a crew working on the water and eventually delivered to a nearby school. What happens next is a coincidence so perfect it feels almost scripted. In Flat Stanley Finds a Sweet Ride, we share the story of how a simple classroom tradition, a student-built boat, and a little help from the ocean came together to create one very sweet connection across the sea.

Read more and see what happens next; https://educationalpassages.org/boats/pieonthetide/

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]]> Season 4 of the Educational Passages Podcast continues with our “Imagine This” series — where the stories behind our miniboats reveal something even deeper than ocean currents and GPS tracks.

Each episode invites you to step into a moment of possibility — to feel the anticipation, the uncertainty, and the extraordinary connections that unfold when students send something small into a very big ocean.

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

A classroom on Peaks Island, Maine builds a miniboat called P.I.E. on the Tide and fills its cargo hold with dozens of Flat Stanleys — tiny paper travelers ready for adventure. The boat sails into a quiet cove in Newfoundland, where it’s discovered by a crew working on the water and eventually delivered to a nearby school. What happens next is a coincidence so perfect it feels almost scripted. In Flat Stanley Finds a Sweet Ride, we share the story of how a simple classroom tradition, a student-built boat, and a little help from the ocean came together to create one very sweet connection across the sea.

Read more and see what happens next; https://educationalpassages.org/boats/pieonthetide/

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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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-18845917 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 746 4 8 full false Why do we LOVE miniboats? Why do we LOVE miniboats? 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:

Since it's February, we’re talking about love — why we LOVE miniboats! Not just because they carry love letters to the world, but we will share some of the extraordinary true moments they've brought us—serendipity in Nantucket, a wedding-day connection in Australia, and the unforgettable journey of the Rye Riptides: A classroom in the middle of a pandemic launches a miniboat into the Gulf Stream. Students track it for months as the world feels uncertain and disconnected. What happens isn’t just a remarkable ocean crossing, but a powerful reminder that curiosity can anchor us, stewardship can unite us, and even the smallest boat can carry connection, resilience, and love across an entire ocean basin.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/support to make a gift which helps these stories continue, and visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/ryeriptides/ to see pictures and the full story of the Rye Riptides that was featured in this episode.

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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:

Since it's February, we’re talking about love — why we LOVE miniboats! Not just because they carry love letters to the world, but we will share some of the extraordinary true moments they've brought us—serendipity in Nantucket, a wedding-day connection in Australia, and the unforgettable journey of the Rye Riptides: A classroom in the middle of a pandemic launches a miniboat into the Gulf Stream. Students track it for months as the world feels uncertain and disconnected. What happens isn’t just a remarkable ocean crossing, but a powerful reminder that curiosity can anchor us, stewardship can unite us, and even the smallest boat can carry connection, resilience, and love across an entire ocean basin.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/support to make a gift which helps these stories continue, and visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/ryeriptides/ to see pictures and the full story of the Rye Riptides that was featured in this episode.

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-18669513 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500 688 4 7 full false Message in a Bottle 2.0 Message in a Bottle 2.0 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: 

Message in a Bottle 2.0 tells an extraordinary true story of chance, connection, and community. When the Crimson Cyclone, launched on Christmas Eve 2023, made an unexpectedly quick landing along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, it set off a chain of events, with an unlikely connection at the heart of it all. This episode shares how curiosity sent into the ocean—whether by bottle or by boat—can return as meaningful connections, new programs, and lasting opportunities for students, reminding us that learning and community often grow from the most unexpected beginnings.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/support to make a gift which helps these stories continue, and visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/crimsoncyclone/ to see pictures and the full story of the miniboat featured in this episode.


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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: 

Message in a Bottle 2.0 tells an extraordinary true story of chance, connection, and community. When the Crimson Cyclone, launched on Christmas Eve 2023, made an unexpectedly quick landing along the Outer Banks of North Carolina, it set off a chain of events, with an unlikely connection at the heart of it all. This episode shares how curiosity sent into the ocean—whether by bottle or by boat—can return as meaningful connections, new programs, and lasting opportunities for students, reminding us that learning and community often grow from the most unexpected beginnings.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/support to make a gift which helps these stories continue, and visit https://educationalpassages.org/boats/crimsoncyclone/ to see pictures and the full story of the miniboat featured in this episode.


Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-18533229 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500 728 4 6 full false The Gift That Keeps On Giving The Gift That Keeps On Giving 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: 

This episode tells the remarkable, ongoing story of a student-built miniboat that has connected classrooms, countries, and generations since its first launch in 2016. What began as a high school research project in Connecticut became a global journey across the Atlantic, linking students in the U.S., Ireland, the UK, the Canary Islands, the Bahamas, and then North Carolina through shared discovery, letters, data, and friendship. Relaunched again and again by new students each time, Lancer carries gifts in her cargo hold and lessons in her wake, proving that learning doesn’t end at the shoreline. This episode reflects on how one small boat became a “gift that keeps on giving” — inspiring curiosity, community, and connection year after year — and invites listeners to help keep her legacy sailing into the future.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/support to make your gift and help keep the Lancer's story alive (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/lancer/)

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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: 

This episode tells the remarkable, ongoing story of a student-built miniboat that has connected classrooms, countries, and generations since its first launch in 2016. What began as a high school research project in Connecticut became a global journey across the Atlantic, linking students in the U.S., Ireland, the UK, the Canary Islands, the Bahamas, and then North Carolina through shared discovery, letters, data, and friendship. Relaunched again and again by new students each time, Lancer carries gifts in her cargo hold and lessons in her wake, proving that learning doesn’t end at the shoreline. This episode reflects on how one small boat became a “gift that keeps on giving” — inspiring curiosity, community, and connection year after year — and invites listeners to help keep her legacy sailing into the future.

Visit https://educationalpassages.org/support to make your gift and help keep the Lancer's story alive (https://educationalpassages.org/boats/lancer/)

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-18419481 Sat, 27 Dec 2025 15:00:00 -0500 860 4 5 full false Wow, Palau! Wow, Palau! 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 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!

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-18220465 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 523 4 4 full false The Albatross The Albatross 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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]]> 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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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-17989061 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400 1035 4 3 full false The Sea Eagle Has Landed The Sea Eagle Has Landed 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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]]> 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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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-17830365 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 18:00:00 -0400 712 4 2 full false A Ray of Hope: The Crimson Current A Ray of Hope: The Crimson Current 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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]]> 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.

Support the show

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-17590005 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 18:00:00 -0400 487 4 1 full false More than a Miniboat (Part 2): Connecting in Ireland More than a Miniboat (Part 2): Connecting in Ireland 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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]]> 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. 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-16310106 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 13:00:00 -0500 1874 3 2 full false Forward Facing, Forward Thinking: Meet the Hampshire Regional Miniboat Crew Forward Facing, Forward Thinking: Meet the Hampshire Regional Miniboat Crew 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.

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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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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-15430465 Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 1163 3 1 full false More than a Miniboat: Friendships Across the Atlantic More than a Miniboat: Friendships Across the Atlantic 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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]]> 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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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-14916293 Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 1874 2 7 full false Team is the Dream: Relaunch Adventures from Nantucket and More Team is the Dream: Relaunch Adventures from Nantucket and More 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:


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]]> 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:


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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-14589500 Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 1689 2 6 full false Miniboat Traffic Report (December 17, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (December 17, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  
 
This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Boat to Freedom

Purple Hurricane

Osprey

907 SEAS 

SEAOTECH 

Special

Sea Eagle

iFADO IV (El Hierro - Mar, Salitre y Lava)

Dream Sailor

Clipper Ripper

Tapping the Seas

Raven KASTER

Lancer

The Serendipitous Transatlantic Tale of One Tiny but Mighty Boat by Syma A. Ebbin.

The Lancer Story: A Special 30-minute Webinar December 19 

Donate to Educational Passages

Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project – Educational Passages

Morristown Beard School (Crimson Cyclone, Crimson Current, Crimson Tide, etc)

Grizzly Bear 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  
 
This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Boat to Freedom

Purple Hurricane

Osprey

907 SEAS 

SEAOTECH 

Special

Sea Eagle

iFADO IV (El Hierro - Mar, Salitre y Lava)

Dream Sailor

Clipper Ripper

Tapping the Seas

Raven KASTER

Lancer

The Serendipitous Transatlantic Tale of One Tiny but Mighty Boat by Syma A. Ebbin.

The Lancer Story: A Special 30-minute Webinar December 19 

Donate to Educational Passages

Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project – Educational Passages

Morristown Beard School (Crimson Cyclone, Crimson Current, Crimson Tide, etc)

Grizzly Bear 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-14163137 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 19:00:00 -0500 818 2 5 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (October 17, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (October 17, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  
 
This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

September 7, 2023 Miniboat Traffic Report

Philbert

Liberty 

Warrior

SS AIMS INFINITY

TMS SEA CHALLENGER

Purple Hurricane

Osprey

iFADO IV (El Hierro - Mar, Salitre y Lava)

Sea Eagle

Dream Sailor

Special

Clipper Ripper

CRMM Miniboat Fleet - Relaunch FAQ

PUFFINSTUFF 

Boat to Freedom

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  
 
This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

September 7, 2023 Miniboat Traffic Report

Philbert

Liberty 

Warrior

SS AIMS INFINITY

TMS SEA CHALLENGER

Purple Hurricane

Osprey

iFADO IV (El Hierro - Mar, Salitre y Lava)

Sea Eagle

Dream Sailor

Special

Clipper Ripper

CRMM Miniboat Fleet - Relaunch FAQ

PUFFINSTUFF 

Boat to Freedom

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-13799169 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 21:00:00 -0400 838 2 4 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (September 7, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (September 7, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

July 7, 2023 Miniboat Traffic Report

Gryphon Cruiser

Crimson Tide & Crimson Current  

Topsfield Titan 

Wildcat Wave

Hope

SS AIMS INFINITY

NMEA Conference 2023

Project iFADO

Taiwan Miniboats

CRMM Miniboat Fleet

USSCM

TMS SEA CHALLENGER

Sea Eagle

Dream Sailor

Clipper Ripper

Purple Hurricane

RAVEN KASTER

How to start your own miniboat adventure

Team Malizia: My Ocean Race Challenge

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

July 7, 2023 Miniboat Traffic Report

Gryphon Cruiser

Crimson Tide & Crimson Current  

Topsfield Titan 

Wildcat Wave

Hope

SS AIMS INFINITY

NMEA Conference 2023

Project iFADO

Taiwan Miniboats

CRMM Miniboat Fleet

USSCM

TMS SEA CHALLENGER

Sea Eagle

Dream Sailor

Clipper Ripper

Purple Hurricane

RAVEN KASTER

How to start your own miniboat adventure

Team Malizia: My Ocean Race Challenge

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-13552460 Thu, 07 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0400 988 2 3 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (July 7, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (July 7, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 



Support the show

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 



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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-13180793 Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400 1022 2 2 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (June 8, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (June 8, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

Support the show

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

Support the show

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-13005381 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400 1015 2 1 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (April 22, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (April 22, 2023) Happy Earth Day! 

The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

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]]> Happy Earth Day! 

The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-12702780 Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:00:00 -0400 1091 1 19 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (March 24, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (March 24, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Nessie

Liberty

Butterfly of the Sea

Destiny

Sacred Heart Star of the Sea

Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project : Scarborough Sailor, Riptide, Rockstar

Wildcat Wave

Clipper Ripper

Path Analysis Tool

Purple Hurricane

Lady Lance

Lancer

Science Behind the Miniboats podcast episode 

Ireland Connections:HVES Cruiser, Raven KASTER, Mini Maine, Galway Sailor, Spirit of Galway, etc!

POGO Fleet: Schnelle Welle & El Cisne Alto

Conscriptus 

iFADO

Dream Sailor&Special

Sea Eagle&Hope

Recycle Regatta - through March 31

Order now for Fall 2023

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Nessie

Liberty

Butterfly of the Sea

Destiny

Sacred Heart Star of the Sea

Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project : Scarborough Sailor, Riptide, Rockstar

Wildcat Wave

Clipper Ripper

Path Analysis Tool

Purple Hurricane

Lady Lance

Lancer

Science Behind the Miniboats podcast episode 

Ireland Connections:HVES Cruiser, Raven KASTER, Mini Maine, Galway Sailor, Spirit of Galway, etc!

POGO Fleet: Schnelle Welle & El Cisne Alto

Conscriptus 

iFADO

Dream Sailor&Special

Sea Eagle&Hope

Recycle Regatta - through March 31

Order now for Fall 2023

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-12511600 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:00:00 -0400 1579 1 18 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (February 20, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (February 20, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates that happen in between our full episodes.  This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates that happen in between our full episodes.  This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-12291544 Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500 931 1 17 bonus false A Conversation with Nate: Stories from the Columbia River Maritime Museum's Miniboat Fleet A Conversation with Nate: Stories from the Columbia River Maritime Museum's Miniboat Fleet This episode of the Educational Passages podcast is about the Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM) fleet of miniboats, which started in 2017 and has launched 36 since.  Joining the episode is Nathan Sandel, who was the Education Director at the museum until 2022. Nate joins us to talk about the program he started and share some of the adventures of the miniboats so far.

The CRMM’s full miniboat program is currently on pause for program evaluation, and additional updates are forthcoming, but you can follow the boats that are still at sea and learn more at https://educationalpassages.org/events/crmm/. If you have any questions pertaining specifically to CRMM’s Miniboat program, please contact the museum’s current Education Director Katy Menne at menne@crmm.org.

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/

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]]> This episode of the Educational Passages podcast is about the Columbia River Maritime Museum (CRMM) fleet of miniboats, which started in 2017 and has launched 36 since.  Joining the episode is Nathan Sandel, who was the Education Director at the museum until 2022. Nate joins us to talk about the program he started and share some of the adventures of the miniboats so far.

The CRMM’s full miniboat program is currently on pause for program evaluation, and additional updates are forthcoming, but you can follow the boats that are still at sea and learn more at https://educationalpassages.org/events/crmm/. If you have any questions pertaining specifically to CRMM’s Miniboat program, please contact the museum’s current Education Director Katy Menne at menne@crmm.org.

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-12132806 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1890 1 16 full false Miniboat Traffic Report (January 10, 2023) Miniboat Traffic Report (January 10, 2023) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-12025860 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:00:00 -0500 621 1 15 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report #10! (December 19, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report #10! (December 19, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11900901 Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500 759 1 14 bonus false NEWFOUND(land) CONNECTIONS AROUND THE ATLANTIC NEWFOUND(land) CONNECTIONS AROUND THE ATLANTIC This episode of the Educational Passages podcast is about miniboats in Newfoundland and Labrador, and how the Raven KASTER miniboat project which started back in 2018, is continuing into 2023. Joining the episode is Thomas Sheppard and features a recording of the “Raven KASTER Podkast” with Thomas and students Stephanie and Kaitlyn.

People and programs mentioned are all found on their respective boat pages as follows:  

To learn more about the Raven KASTER Relaunch Project, and find out how to get involved, please visit the boat’s page here.

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]]> This episode of the Educational Passages podcast is about miniboats in Newfoundland and Labrador, and how the Raven KASTER miniboat project which started back in 2018, is continuing into 2023. Joining the episode is Thomas Sheppard and features a recording of the “Raven KASTER Podkast” with Thomas and students Stephanie and Kaitlyn.

People and programs mentioned are all found on their respective boat pages as follows:  

To learn more about the Raven KASTER Relaunch Project, and find out how to get involved, please visit the boat’s page here.

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11865240 Wed, 14 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500 1524 1 13 full false Miniboat Traffic Report (November 17, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (November 17, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11737073 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500 981 1 12 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (October 25, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (October 25, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11579208 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -0400 578 1 11 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (September 29, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (September 29, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:


Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:


Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11414490 Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 462 1 10 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (September 2, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (September 2, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org



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]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org



Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11263120 Mon, 05 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0400 373 1 9 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (July 29, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (July 29, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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.

]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11062131 Mon, 01 Aug 2022 12:00:00 -0400 337 1 7 bonus false 10 Years and 10 Miniboats from Morristown Beard School 10 Years and 10 Miniboats from Morristown Beard School This episode of the Educational Passages podcast highlights 10 years and 10 miniboats at Morristown Beard School in New Jersey. Joining the episode from the school are Lisa Swanson, 6th grade teacher, and Ashley, who is one of Ms. Swanson’s students this last school year. 

To read more about the miniboats mentioned, visit this page on our website. 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org.

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.

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]]> This episode of the Educational Passages podcast highlights 10 years and 10 miniboats at Morristown Beard School in New Jersey. Joining the episode from the school are Lisa Swanson, 6th grade teacher, and Ashley, who is one of Ms. Swanson’s students this last school year. 

To read more about the miniboats mentioned, visit this page on our website. 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org.

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.

Support the show

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]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-11015268 Sat, 23 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1784 1 8 full false Miniboat Traffic Report (June 20, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (June 20, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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.

]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-10829737 Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 420 1 6 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (May 25, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (May 25, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.

This episode includes updates from April 15 to May 25, 2022 on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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.

]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.

This episode includes updates from April 15 to May 25, 2022 on the following miniboats and projects:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-10696754 Sat, 28 May 2022 12:00:00 -0400 534 1 5 bonus false The Science Behind the Miniboats The Science Behind the Miniboats This episode of the Educational Passages podcast is all about the science behind the miniboats. Joining the episode are Andrea Gingras, Assistant Director of Public Engagement at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography and Graduate students Sarah Nickford and Ali Johnson. 

Mentioned programs and tools:

Miniboats mentioned: 

To learn more about the technology in the miniboat sensor packages, visit the Maker Buoy Shop.

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org.

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.

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]]> This episode of the Educational Passages podcast is all about the science behind the miniboats. Joining the episode are Andrea Gingras, Assistant Director of Public Engagement at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography and Graduate students Sarah Nickford and Ali Johnson. 

Mentioned programs and tools:

Miniboats mentioned: 

To learn more about the technology in the miniboat sensor packages, visit the Maker Buoy Shop.

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org.

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-10620669 Sun, 15 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 1525 1 4 full false Miniboat Traffic Report (April 15, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (April 15, 2022) The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> The Miniboat Traffic Report provides updates on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-10448994 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0400 333 1 3 bonus false Miniboat Traffic Report (April 1, 2022) Miniboat Traffic Report (April 1, 2022) This is the first of many Miniboat Traffic Reports. I plan to include these reports regularly in the podcast to provide listeners with up-to-date reports on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> This is the first of many Miniboat Traffic Reports. I plan to include these reports regularly in the podcast to provide listeners with up-to-date reports on miniboats at sea, new launches and landings, and other fun events that happen in between our full episodes.  

This episode includes updates on the following miniboats:

Track all miniboats currently at sea from https://educationalpassages.org/events/atsea/ 

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-10376472 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 299 1 2 bonus false What is Educational Passages? What is Educational Passages? This is the first episode of the Educational Passages podcast called “What is Educational Passages?”. 

In this episode, Cassie is joined by Thomas to talk about the Educational Passages program. Cassie discusses the program’s mission, and how it fosters important connections that help develop a further understanding of the ocean.  

Here are just some of topics discussed in the show:

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> This is the first episode of the Educational Passages podcast called “What is Educational Passages?”. 

In this episode, Cassie is joined by Thomas to talk about the Educational Passages program. Cassie discusses the program’s mission, and how it fosters important connections that help develop a further understanding of the ocean.  

Here are just some of topics discussed in the show:

If you would like to send us feedback please email:  info@educationalpassages.org

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.

Support the show

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.

]]> Cassie Buzzsprout-10224568 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0500 843 1 1 full false