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Quarter 2 Recap For 2026

As Quarter 2 of 2026 has come and gone and another quarter is already underway, it’s clear that the momentum we’ve built this year hasn’t slowed down. If anything, it’s only grown stronger. From meaningful partnerships and educational outreach to new launches, international collaborations, and exciting milestones, the past few months have reinforced the power of connecting people through our shared ocean.

In this recap, we’re looking back at the miniboat moments: projects, partnerships, and connections made throughout April, May, and June that continue to shape the future of our mission and expand the reach of our impact.

Students at Morristown Beard School (NJ, USA) receive a special video message from the finders in Morocco!
Students at Wotje Public Elementary School (Marshall Islands) have begun repairs to M/B Panda Express.
Students at Stratham Memorial School (NH, USA) celebrated their M/B 603 Explorer!
Cassie kicked off the 2026 “Big Blue, Green Tomorrow: Connecting the Dots” Conference with “The Wind in Our Sails,” featuring the Cape Cod Sea Turtle Project.
Students in the Azores finish repairs of M/B Lady Lance.
4th grade students in USA and Canada continue to connect over their shared M/B P.I.E On the Tide!
M/B P.I.E on the Tide is Relaunched off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, Canada for her 4th voyage!
Nauticus’ Sail Academy (VA, USA) wish their M/B Hollow Vessel farewell.
8th grade students from MA, USA bring M/B DMS ANITA to the R/V Armstrong for another launch.
Brien McMahon High School students traveled to NJ, USA to drop off the M/B The Killer Whale and M/B Booyah with the M/V Bermuda Islander.
Gilford Elementary School’s M/B Tapping the Seas (NH, USA) rescued off of Bermuda!
Students from OR, USA react after finding out their M/B Titanic Unsinkabear was found in the Marshall Islands!
The crew of M/B Mr. Boat Jangles (NC, USA) took part in the 2026 Big Rock Tournament Education Day with send off to the crew of M/V Weldor’s Ark.
The M/B Mar a Delta (Brazil) repair project is officially underway.
The crew of M/B Crimson Current presented on their project at the 2026 International Council of Association for Science Education (ICASE) Conference in Cork, Ireland.

As we look toward the months ahead, we’re energized by what’s next and grateful for everyone who continues to be part of this journey. If you’d like an even closer look at the stories, updates, and behind-the-scenes moments that don’t always make it to our website, be sure to follow our Miniboat Monthly newsletter on LinkedIn for a deeper dive, and subscribe to our bi-weekly e-newsletter here to stay connected every step of the way.

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