The Soul of Phaedo

  By K. Elizabeth McKee   

     The mighty Atlantic Ocean—one of the last wild untamed places—untamed, but not unconquered. One vessel in particular may not have tamed the entire Atlantic Ocean, but it certainly seemed to have tamed part of it, if not for a day. The Phaedo3 has proven that the mighty beast known as the ocean has a bark that’s worse than it’s bite, as it sailed to victory in the crystal blue waters of Antigua last weekend. As much of an athlete as it’s sailors aboard, Phaedo3 proved to be more Secretariat than Seabiscuit, launching to a steady lead on the first day, and keeping it ‘till the end.

     This new “boat wonder” stunned all on Wednesday, the week before Antigua, by establishing the first speed record for Les Voiles de Saint Barth. The Phaedo3's green and grey sails flew this speed demon across the 42-mile race from St. Barth to Tintamarre and back in one hour, 53 minutes and 35 seconds. It seemed obvious that the Phaedo3 and its crew were ready for the defining race of their careers, but even they couldn’t have predicted such an astounding lead over the weekend. It would seem like “deja vu all over again” as the Phaedo3 is no stranger to speed. It holds state-of-the-art equipment and the best crew money can buy.

     You may ask: “What does Phaedo mean?” It may come as a surprise to you that it was not some random name picked out of a hat. The word Phaedo actually dates to the ancient Greeks, and it wouldn’t surprise you how such a flyer came to deserve it. Plato used the word in some of his most famous works. It was known as the “immortal soul” of one of ancient history’s most famous characters, Socrates. The witty portrayal of poetic justice is just one of the many reasons why Phaedo3 has lived up to it’s namesake, and weaved it’s way into the “soul” of her crew members.

     Be it ancient myth or smooth sailing, the Phaedo3 continues to hold true to it’s legacy, proving it’s "immortality” time and again and flying it’s paintbrush across the ocean canvas, breaking records as it goes. The test isn’t over, but things are looking up for Phaedo3 as it vies to make it's mark in history. It is the continuing legacy of Socrate’s soul, with maybe just a little more water than what Plato had in mind.

     More races are ahead and the Phaedo3’s time has just begun. It seems that only one question remains: Which record will the mighty Phaedo3 break next?

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