By Aqsa Khan, Sea Potential, LLC There’s a certain kind of joy that comes with being on the water—the sun on your face, the wind in your hair, and the sense of freedom that stretches as far as the horizon. For some, that feeling is nostalgic. For others, it has always...
By Aqsa Khan, Sea Potential, LLC When we think about the future of the ocean economy, a few themes rise to the surface: innovation, sustainability, and inclusion. And that’s exactly where Photon Marine comes in. Founded by Marcelino Alvarez, a South Florida native...
By Aqsa Khan, Sea Potential, LLC Ask Seth about trends and he’ll talk less hype, more “practical”: data pipelines, connectivity, mission-relevant autonomy, and the talent to build and maintain it all. If you’ve been anywhere near a maritime event in the Pacific...
By Aqsa Khan, Sea Potential, LLC With over a decade of experience, Karina shares insights about her journey, the future of maritime careers, and how young people can find belonging and purpose in an evolving industry. Introduction In this warm and reflective...
By Ebony Welborn, Sea Potential, LLC Community care matters. Rest matters. Reconnection matters. Back in 2019, before Savannah and I started Sea Potential, we made a sweet friend while working as interns at our former organization. As our internship terms came to an...
By Aqsa Khan, Sea Potential, LLC We must invite others to the table before they’re “ready.” After interviewing Neepaporn Boungjaktha, I had to sit still for a while. It wasn’t just admiration I was feeling—it was something deeper. A quiet unraveling. Her story brought...
By Savannah Smith, Sea Potential A Global History of Sailing: This lesson explored the evolution of sailboats through a global timeline, covering key milestones such as the earliest depictions of sailing vessels, the development of innovations like keels, triangular...
By Ebony Welborn, Sea Potential I've been reflecting on the concept of training—what it means, how it looks, and how we define success. I recently returned from the Teaching with Small Boats Alliance Conference and have begun working on the second iteration of...
By Ebony Welborn, Sea Potential What does it mean to make choices that are not simply based on economic drivers? What does it mean when you make a decision based on what you know about a person or want to build with a person? What does it mean when you take time to...
By Ebony Welborn, Sea Potential How have you spent your free time this winter? I’m curious about what you said. Did you mention that you’ve been resting? Did you mention that you’re taking time to reflect on what you want from the year? Do you ponder on how the...