In preparation for our longer voyages, we’ll embark on an expedition during August and September 2021 along the East Coast of the United States. While […]
Author: Phil Haydon
Chanda Gunn, Epilepsy Foundation New England
Chanda Gunn is an accomplished ice hockey player known for overcoming obstacles on and off the rink. When she was nine, she was diagnosed with […]
Bacon, Mayonnaise and Avocados: Good for the Epileptic Brain?
There is more and more interest in the use of a diet to control epilepsy that is not controlled by currently prescribed medications. But this […]
New Wardrobe
The sailing season came to a close on November 6th, but not before our new sail wardrobe from North Sails was bent on and tested! […]
EFNE Gala
On Friday November 6th, our partner Epilepsy Foundation New England, held its annual gala. Unlike previous years, COVID effected plans and the event was held […]
Changing Cepheus’ Steering System
During the past two years sailing Cepheus, I have repeatedly had issues when behind the big steering wheel due to inaccessibility of the controls, lines, and instruments. If […]
Sail for Hope
This past weekend we participated in Sail Newport’s annual Sail for Hope race, around Jamestown. In 2001, in the wake of the terrorist attacks on […]
Facing Adversity
No matter where you live, your occupation, or your age, life will find a way of serving up challenges. Whether big or small, it is […]
Virtual Sailing Camp with Epilepsy Foundation New England
Each year, Epilepsy Foundation New England holds two, week-long sailing camps: one in Portland, ME and one in Newport, RI. Children and adults with epilepsy, […]
Practice Makes Perfect
Sail For Epilepsy spent the past two weekends participating in sail training events: The Newport Yacht Club Offshore 160 solo race and the double-handed Boston […]
