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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?

Medical Issues & Cruising

Published on ; last updated on 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. [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.

Dangerous Waters

Published on ; last updated on by Carolyn Shearlock

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

First Aid Kit for a Boat

Published on ; last updated on 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. [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 ; last updated on 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! [More] Ciguatera Poisoning