In our ten years of cruising, we’ve been pretty lucky not to have to use the really serious stuff in our first aid kit. Well, actually, we’ve had to use the Epi-Pens, SAM splint and butterfly bandages . . . but all were when we were on “land vacations” and took our first aid kits along.
Far more often, we’ve used the everyday stuff for minor cuts and scrapes, colds, gastrointestinal upsets and so on. Glad we’ve got it all and that I can grab what I need on a moment’s notice.
I can’t say my way of organizing our supplies is perfect, or that our supplies are right for everyone. Listen in for what we carry and how I organize it.
Harder-to-find products mentioned (links to Amazon):
Dry bags:
- SealLine 55-liter dry bag (comes in various colors and sizes)
- SealLine see-through bags (up to 30 liter size)
- SealLine small pouches (for small items)
Tincture of benzoin (to keep bandages on):
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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