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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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Sailing with Diabetes: What You Need to Know

Published on September 11, 2018; last updated on April 24, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hand holding a blood glucose meter with test strip, showing daily monitoring for sailing with diabetes

Just diagnosed and worried it’s the end of your cruising plans? Here’s the honest version from someone who’s been there.

🎧Staying Healthy in the Tropics

Published on June 10, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 by Lin Pardey

How do you stay healthy when cruising in tropical heat? Tips from Lin Pardey's years of experience.

How do you stay healthy when cruising in tropical heat? Tips from Lin Pardey’s years of experience.

Reusable Non-Electric Heating Pads

Published on May 23, 2018; last updated on January 12, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Wouldn’t a heating pad feel good on your aching muscles? How about hand warmers in your pocket? Reusable and no electricity needed . . .

🎧Is Cruising Really Healthy?

Published on February 27, 2018; last updated on December 13, 2023 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.

Sugar-Free Electrolyte Replacement

Published on December 25, 2017; last updated on May 30, 2023 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!

Post-Hurricane Dangers in the Water

Published on September 25, 2017; last updated on January 5, 2026 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.

Hot Flashes in a Hot Climate

Published on May 22, 2017; last updated on January 2, 2026 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.

When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising

Published on December 15, 2016; last updated on January 5, 2026 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.

Where Do You Keep the Seasick Meds?

Published on December 30, 2015; last updated on January 12, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you're seasick, the last thing in the world you need is to have to search for your meds . . .

If you’re seasick, the last thing in the world you need is to have to search for your meds . . .

Lip Care

Published on May 13, 2015; last updated on June 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

After trying a number of products to heal and protect Dave's lips, this is what finally worked. Highly recommended!

After trying a number of products to heal and protect Dave’s lips, this is what finally worked. Highly recommended!

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