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Health

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?

Is Cruising Really Healthy?

Published on February 27, 2018; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Nica Waters

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better.

How healthy is cruising? Nica explains the good points and bad and what you can do to make it better. [More] Is Cruising Really Healthy?

Medical Issues & Cruising

Published on February 2, 2018; last updated on August 12, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Medical issues can really throw a monkey wrench into cruising plans and schedules. A framework for deciding when to continue on and when to stay.

Medical issues can really throw a monkey wrench into cruising plans and schedules. A framework for deciding when to continue on and when to stay. [More] Medical Issues & Cruising

Medical issues can really throw a monkey wrench into cruising plans and schedules. A framework for deciding when to continue on and when to stay.

Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement

Published on December 25, 2017; last updated on July 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color -- plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color — plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters! [More] Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement

Concentrated electrolyte replacement without sugar or other sweeteners, flavoring, or color -- plus it does not need refrigeration and has a two-year shelf life. Perfect for boaters!

Dangerous Waters

Published on October 6, 2017; last updated on May 15, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what's in the water -- both seen and unseen. Don't compound the tragedy.

Recovering from a hurricane? Watch out for what’s in the water — both seen and unseen. Don’t compound the tragedy. [More] Dangerous Waters

Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water

Published on September 25, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hurricanes wreak damage in so many ways — not just immediately but in the clean up as well. Be careful and don’t compound the tragedy. [More] Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water

First Aid Kit for a Boat

Published on June 30, 2017; last updated on August 21, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

When you're away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.

When you’re away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it. [More] First Aid Kit for a Boat

When you're away from the dock on your boat, you have to be prepared to deal with any medical problem that arise. What we carry and how I organize it.

Ciguatera Poisoning

Published on June 2, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You've probably heard not to eat reef fish due to the risk of ciguatera. But how much do you really know about ciguatera? I discovered that a lot of what I thought I knew was wrong!

You’ve probably heard not to eat reef fish due to the risk of ciguatera. But how much do you really know about ciguatera? I discovered that a lot of what I thought I knew was wrong! [More] Ciguatera Poisoning

Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Published on May 22, 2017; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Fifteen coping strategies for hot flashes and lowered heat tolerance that can accompany menopause -- and 3 boat features that will really help.

Fifteen coping strategies for hot flashes and lowered heat tolerance that can accompany menopause — and 3 boat features that will really help. [More] Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Fifteen coping strategies for hot flashes and lowered heat tolerance that can accompany menopause -- and 3 boat features that will really help.

Getting Prescriptions While Cruising

Published on May 19, 2017; last updated on August 12, 2018 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get the prescription medicines you need as you travel from place to place. Don't worry -- it can be done.

How to get the prescription medicines you need as you travel from place to place. Don’t worry — it can be done. [More] Getting Prescriptions While Cruising

Designing Boat Systems that Everyone Can Use

Published on February 24, 2017; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you or your partner were incapitated, could the other one do all the necessary chores on the boat? How we set our systems up and how it's paying off.

If you or your partner were incapicitated, could the other one do all the necessary chores on the boat? How we set our systems up and how it’s paying off. [More] Designing Boat Systems that Everyone Can Use

If you or your partner were incapitated, could the other one do all the necessary chores on the boat? How we set our systems up and how it's paying off.
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Carolyn Shearlock

Hi! I'm Carolyn Shearlock. My husband and I have been cruising over 14 years and 13,000 miles, first on a Tayana 37 monohull and now on a 34' Gemini catamaran. Along the way, we sold pretty much everything we owned (twice!), gained a great boat dog, had a bunch of wonderful times and some adventures . . . and learned a ton about what does and doesn't work!

      

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Latest Articles & Podcasts

Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

June 24, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Planning to upgrade or replace your boat fridge? Here’s what you need to consider to make the best choice.  [More] Upgrading Your Fridge – What to Consider

Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

June 22, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

What do you need to now about the info your battery monitor is telling you? Here’s the quick guide.  [More] Monitoring Your Boat’s Batteries

Which Tube is Which?

June 21, 2022 By Nica Waters

Helping make sense of the dizzying array of boat sealant options out there, including a list of what we used for what project [More] Which Tube is Which?

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