Mahi Mahi

ANLE High School - Keelung, Taiwan

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  • July 2018 - Assembling the box

  • August 2018 - Preparing the Mahi Mahi

    The Mahi Mahi is put together with keel installed, and is now decorated and being tested.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • October 2018 - Presenting the Mahi Mahi

  • June 2019 - Ready for deployment

    The new team leader of the International Group from Anle High School reached out to us with the following notice: Our boat MAHI-MAHI will be cast in the outer sea of ​​Wushi Port, Yilan at 29, June, 2019.

  • June 29, 2019 - Launched!

    The Mahi Mahi was launched with the Taiwan #1 on June 29, 2019!

  • July 16, 2019 - Landed on Nakanoshima

    After 18 days at sea, on July 16, 2019 at o:ooZ, the Mahi Mahi appeared to have made landfall on Nakanoshima Island in Japan. Friends in Japan were quickly contacted to check things out as it was low tide when it landed. We hope she is recovered and not damaged!

    She sailed 1,627 km (879 nm) with an average speed of 2.15 knots. From start to finish, the linear distance is 954 km (514 nm). She is also the first miniboat to sail this far into the Kuroshio current!

    Tsuyoshi Sasaki who lives in Japan and is a friend of the miniboat team contacted Mr. Hirayama, vice principal of Nakanoshima junior high said it is very difficult to approach, because no road and rocky sea shore. He advised that with the Typhoon coming, we should wait for wind and current support… Unfortunately the GPS sent its last signal at 2:00Z.

  • June 2026 Miniboat's Influence on a Student's Trajectory

    On June 4, 2026, Huaipu, a student apart of the Mahi Mahi’s miniboat project many years ago, posted on his instagram just how influential the ocean and the overall experience of helping to launch the vessel out to sea is to him:

    English Translation of Post:

    “I still vividly remember my first deep-sea fishing trip as a child. Since I was too young to go out alone, my father good-naturedly accompanied me; we set sail from Bisha Fishing Harbor to the waters near Keelung Islet to fish for hairtail and frigate tuna. Although I rarely head out to sea from Keelung for fishing these days, I still cherish the inspiration that experience sparked in me. Today, I unexpectedly came across a post on Facebook recalling the time we—back when I was a student at Anle High School—went out to sea to release an “Educational Passenger” international science payload.

    I was deeply moved by the story of Captain Xiang Yanhao of the *Little Sail* ​​(Xiao Fengfan); it stirred up a flood of memories, so I asked Captain Xiang if he would be willing to let me share it with everyone—and I am grateful that he agreed.
    The following text is shared by Captain Xiang Yanhao:
    “Life can be truly remarkable. Back when I used to take young Huaipu out to sea for fishing trips, no one knew what path his future would take. Later, during his middle and high school science fair projects, we would head out to sea together on the *Minglong* to gather data and observe the ocean. Witnessing his growth along the way, what struck me most wasn’t just his academic performance, but the enduring curiosity about the world that always shone in his eyes. From a young age, Huaipu was different from other children. He possesses a vivid imagination and an endless stream of questions; he has an upbeat personality and is always willing to find solutions when faced with challenges. Even more remarkably, he has remained kind and sincere, always ready to listen. When people see his achievements today—serving as a UN representative and a maritime explorer—they might mistake it for overnight success. Yet, I know it is the result of years of accumulated effort. From his observations by the sea and learning aboard ships to the research and exploration involved in countless science projects, he has consistently moved toward the path he envisioned for himself. I have always believed that education is not about molding a child into the person *we* expect them to be, but rather helping them discover the course that is truly their own. It brings me great joy to see Huaipu bravely choose his own path after entering university—unfettered by outside voices, he has instead pressed forward, guided by his inner passion. As a veteran captain, I have earned many “medals” in my life—some representing experience gained amidst wind and waves, others marking professional achievements. Yet, witnessing a young person like Huaipu grow into an adult—one with ideals, capability, and the courage to pursue his dreams—is, in itself, perhaps the most precious medal of my entire career.
    My best wishes to Huaipu. May you always retain that passion for exploring the world, as well as the original spirit you held when standing on the deck of the *Hailong No. 1*, gazing out at the distant horizon. For true voyaging is not merely about crossing oceans; it is about never giving up the pursuit of the sea that lies within your heart.”

Follow the Mahi Mahi on Instagram @mahimahi_0531

Hello! We are the team of MAHI-MAHI miniboat and come from ANLE High School of Keelung, Taiwan. We saw the most special project in various activities at the school. The project that the small ship explores the world with the wind and current, making us very hope to explore it with the world together as we are the oceanic son of the marine island nation. After taking over the project, we began to call together other willing parties. We also began to allocate work and plans for many projects. We have already achieved considerable results. We will use the log to present the team’s work plan, content, implementation projects, etc.

It is our pleasure to participate in the global plan of Educational Passages.

Through the joining and linking of cities in various countries of the world, we use existing knowledge to explore the profound and full of unknown world of ocean. We hope that in the future we can discover more novel and interesting things, let us contribute to our ability, and make us get closer to this blue ocean and have a deeper understanding of it. At the same time, we can continue to promote this activity and share this joy with others.