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Health Issues
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Living the dream doesn't make you immune to illness and injury, unfortunately.
 
Tips to prepare for and handle medical issues from minor to major, including everyone's big question: how do you keep Band-Aids on?

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Seasickness? What You Need to Know

Published on May 15, 2025; last updated on May 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Man getting sick over the water from a sailboat - seasickness

I’d never really suffered from seasickness until a trip with friends a few years ago. And I learned a few things.

🎧Planning for Surgery When You Live on a Boat

Published on April 26, 2025; last updated on April 18, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Leg in a cast - surgery when you live on a boat

Ever had to schedule surgery when you live on a boat? Here’s what you need to consider to keep your boat safe and to ease recovery. consider.

Cruising with Temperature-Sensitive Medication

Published on July 17, 2024; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Carolyn Shearlock

Pills with a thermometer - cruising with temperature-sensitive medication

Cruising with temperature-sensitive medication takes some effort. But I’m proof that you can do it. Here’s how.

Small Hands and Caring for Minor Injuries

Published on January 24, 2024; last updated on February 28, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Minor injuries (especially on your hands) are inevitable. Especially if your hands are the only ones small enough to do the job.

How Many First Aid Boxes?

Published on December 21, 2023; last updated on December 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Dividing first aid items into three boxes makes it easier to find what you need when you need it – see how we do it.

🎧Three Reasons Exercise on a Boat is Hard 

Published on December 12, 2023; last updated on January 4, 2025 by Nica Waters

Exercising on a cruising boat is more challenging than you could expect. Here’s why.

Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Published on September 14, 2023; last updated on September 11, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

ID Bracelet - Road ID

If you were sick or injured while ashore, could you share the info first responders need to help you. Road ID can help.

Food Safety for Boaters 101

Published on August 31, 2023; last updated on August 30, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

green plate with raw chicken breasts - food safety

Food poisoning is never good, but it’s worse when you’re away from medical care. Learn the basics of food safety for cruisers.

How to Keep Medical Records Onboard

Published on August 2, 2023; last updated on July 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Sample of Medical records onboard

Cruisers must keep medical records onboard–for everyone on the boat. Here’s what to include. And where to keep it.

🎧 Remove Biting Ticks Quickly & Easily

Published on January 13, 2023; last updated on January 31, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Biting ticks are nasty. And dangerous to your health. Here’s how to remove them safely from humans and pets.

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