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The Silence Experiment: four hours of silence to think clearly
A leadership team rarely lacks conversation time; what it lacks is silence. The Silence Experiment offers exactly that: four hours of voluntary silence on board, no calls, no conversation, with the sea as the only stimulus. It is not a guided mindfulness session — it is simply space to think without anyone talking over it.
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Photo by Gareth Wyn Jones · CC BY-SA 4.0
How it feels on board
The boat sails slowly or stays at anchor, depending on the day. There is no scheduled activity during those four hours: each person decides whether to read, write, watch the sea, or simply rest. Phones are put away at departure as part of the group’s own agreement, not an outside rule.
If the group asks for it, we close with a brief reflection round before returning to port, but it is not compulsory — some groups prefer the silence to simply end once the boat is moored.
Who it is for
Works best with small groups — 4 to 10 people — and at specific moments: ahead of a difficult decision, after a period of heavy pressure, or simply when a leadership team needs to genuinely stop.
Frequently asked questions
Is putting the phone away compulsory?
It is part of the group’s agreement before sailing, not an imposed rule. In practice, almost every group puts phones away willingly.
Does it work for large groups?
It is designed for small groups of 4 to 10 people, where shared silence genuinely holds.
