The Sail For Epilepsy voyage is one that will circle the globe. But it is also a mental/emotional passage – for those onboard and for those who will join us virtually. We are all on a journey, whether it be between port stops or life’s challenges. Below you’ll find updates from Phil and the rest of the Sail For Epilepsy team on a wide range of topics, with the common theme of inspiring those with epilepsy to live fuller lives.
Updates from Boat
- The Solo-Twin Race – Joy, Frustration and an Intense Thunderstorm
The Solo-Twin Race, organized by Newport Yacht Club, is an overnight race for single-handed (solo) or double-handed (twin) sailors. We had moments of sheer joy,… Read more: The Solo-Twin Race – Joy, Frustration and an Intense Thunderstorm - Sailing at Reduced Efficiency
An update from Phil on a small equipment challenge they are dealing with on Fearless that is reducing the efficiency at which they sail. The… Read more: Sailing at Reduced Efficiency - The Glamour of Sailing
Last night was spectacular for the stars and planets. I always enjoy finding the North Star and think of all our Virtual Shipmates that we’ve met in port stops and taught how to find this same star. Then as the morning broke we were back to clouds. - Readying for the Return
I can’t believe there is just one day until the beginning of the return leg of the Bermuda 1-2. Since my arrival last week I… Read more: Readying for the Return
Living with Epilepsy
- Empowering Epilepsy Communities: Stories of Inspiration and Connection from Burnaby to Seattle
This past week we had the pleasure of meeting members of the epilepsy communities in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada and the greater Seattle area in… Read more: Empowering Epilepsy Communities: Stories of Inspiration and Connection from Burnaby to Seattle - EFNE Sailing Camp – 2023
Last week, on a sunny Thursday, Phil joined Epilepsy Foundation New England at their annual sailing camp in Newport, Rhode Island. This camp is held… Read more: EFNE Sailing Camp – 2023