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?

First Aid Kit for a Boat

June 30, 2017 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

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

May 22, 2017 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. [More] Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Getting Prescriptions While Cruising

May 19, 2017 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. [More] Getting Prescriptions While Cruising

Designing Boat Systems that Everyone Can Use

February 24, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

Cruising and Prescriptions

January 12, 2017 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising — whether in the US or abroad. [More] Cruising and Prescriptions

When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising

December 15, 2016 by Carolyn Shearlock

What do you do when medical issues collide with your plans? Here’s how we’ve handled three of those situations — with great results. [More] When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising