What OSA offers:

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

In-Person Training

·       On-water solo and doublehanded sail handling

·       Night sailing skills

·       Race preparation and performance debriefs

Boat Preparation

·       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.