​The Columbia River Maritime Museum Miniboat Program provides a global, multidisciplinary STEAM learning experience for 5th- to 7th-grade classes in the Pacific Northwest and Japan by empowering them to cooperatively design, build, launch, and track seaworthy GPS-equipped boats on a journey across the Pacific Ocean. The program was developed in partnership with the Consular Office of Japan in Portland and Educational Passages and is supported by Pacific Power, Northwest Stem Hub, West Marine BlueFuture Fund®, the U.S. Coast Guard, and many others. 
 
Since the program’s start in 2017, 1,513 students on both sides of the Pacific Ocean have been involved in the launch of 27 miniboats, traveling a total of 70,000 nautical miles (and climbing). These boats are tracked daily and students are still building on the skills they honed to launch them.

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​MEET THE 2021 MINIBOAT FLEET

​S/V Kimura-sensei

U.S. School:   Warrenton Grade School, Warrenton Oregon
Japanese Partner:   Nejo Junior High
Launch Location:   Japan
Launch Date:  October 15, 2021

S/V Nate the Great

U.S. School:   Warrenton Grade School, Warrenton Oregon
Japanese School:   Nejo Junior High
Launch Location:   United States
Launch Date:  October 10, 2021

S/V Destiny

U.S. School:   Eisenhower Elementary, Vancouver Washington
Japanese Partner:   Okuki Elementary
Launch Location:   50 miles off coast of Garibaldi, Oregon
Launch Date:  July 18, 2021
Official Song:  "Destiny", by Addison  and Peyton

WATCH THE Destiny Music Video!

S/V Great Northern

U.S. School:   CRMM Explorers Club, Astoria Oregon
Japanese School:   Tanesashi Primary
Launch Location:   United States - 14 miles off the Oregon Coast
Launch Date:   April 13, 2021

S/V Second Wind

​U.S. School:   Columbia City Elementary, Columbia City Oregon
Japanese Partner:   Kanehama Elementary
Launch Location:   50 miles off coast of Garibaldi, Oregon
Launch Date:  July 18, 2021









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