Offshore Shorthanded Academy (OSA) was founded by Phil Haydon, PhD — offshore sailor and neuroscientist — to bring structured thinking, human performance science, and disciplined seamanship to the world of solo and doublehanded sailing.

Shorthanded offshore racing is as much about cognitive endurance and decision-making as it is about sail trim and boat speed. OSA integrates performance sailing with evidence-based insights into sleep, fatigue management, and high-stakes decision-making at sea.

Education & Remote Learning

Live webinars and interactive remote classes

Weather routing and systems management

Sleep strategy and cognitive performance offshore

Boat Preparation & Consulting

Individualized offshore readiness assessments

Power budgets and autopilot strategy

Human performance integration into race planning

Training Pathways for Every Level

Beginners entering shorthanded sailing

Developing offshore sailors building confidence and miles

Experienced racers refining performance and decision-making under fatigue

OSA strengthens the shorthanded sailing community by combining seamanship, systems thinking, and human performance science — preparing sailors not just to sail offshore, but to think clearly and perform consistently when it matters most.