Today, Sunday May 22 2022, we are just north of Bermuda and have just passed through the 1,000nm milestone of the voyage. It’s been a week at sea and we are about 1/3rd of the way to the Azores. 1,000nm is a huge personal milestone having sailed 700nm solo previously, so this is my longest at sea adventure, so far.
Author: Phil Haydon, Ph.D.
Phil Haydon, Ph.D., is an Emeritus Professor of Neuroscience at Tufts University School of Medicine. His research helped reveal how non-neuronal brain cells contribute to sleep regulation and play important roles in neurological disorders including epilepsy. His scientific work has led to the formation of several biotechnology companies, including GliaCure and Naveris. Beyond the laboratory, Phil is an accomplished offshore sailor and in 2024 won the double-handed division of the Newport–Bermuda Race.
How do we make drinkable water from the ocean?
We are surrounded by an ocean of water but it’s not drinkable. How can we convert it to drinking water?
Why do we keep altering course? Sailing to wind
If you are following us on the tracker you will notice that we are not making a direct course to the Azores. Why, you may ask?
What is time?
During our voyage, we will cross multiple time zones. We have to consider what watch time it is, for variety of reasons.
Sleep Study at Sea
During the past 30 years designing medical devices, I have been involved in a number of studies to test them in the laboratory and also in the clinic. I never thought that my professional vocation would intersect with my love of sailing.
Do You Remember the Classic Tale
Do you remember the classic tale “Twas the night before Christmas”? That is how it feels right now. Over a year of preparation and in 16 hours we will disembark for the Azores.
Sleep While Sailing Solo Offshore – A Brain-Based Guide to Napping
In my laboratory one of the areas of study is the control of sleep, as a consequence, I have integrated my scientific knowledge with sources of information provided by others to develop my own “checklist” to follow when I race offshore.
Weather Watch
Hurricane Henri has delayed our departure, although we are still on schedule for our Portland, ME port stop on Saturday.
Alongside Again
We made it back to our home port in Portsmouth, RI at about 3:30 am Monday morning. The delivery from Provincetown, MA took about 16 hours.
The Race
Sitting on a mooring this afternoon in Provincetown before heading home for a night of sleep we are reflecting on the last 24hours and what we enjoyed.