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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?

Cruising and Prescriptions

Published on January 12, 2017; last updated on June 11, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to get routine prescription medications while cruising -- whether in the US or abroad.

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

When Medical Issues Arise While Cruising

Published on December 15, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 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

How Many First Aid Boxes?

Published on January 1, 2016; last updated on July 29, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Space is precious on a boat. Why would you want more than one first aid box? [More] How Many First Aid Boxes?

Where Do You Keep the Seasick Meds?

Published on December 30, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 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 . . . [More] Where Do You Keep the Seasick 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! [More] Lip Care

Eyeglass Repair Kit

Published on August 11, 2014; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Whether you wear glasses or sunglasses, you need to be able to fix them out on the water. Here's a great -- and inexpensive -- kit that's had everything I've ever needed.

Whether you wear glasses or sunglasses, you need to be able to fix them out on the water. Here’s a great — and inexpensive — kit that’s had everything I’ve ever needed. [More] Eyeglass Repair Kit

How To Organize First Aid Supplies

Published on July 9, 2014; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

An easy way to organize your first aid supplies so it’ll be easy to find what you need when the time arises, and a list of what’s in ours. [More] How To Organize First Aid Supplies

Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?

Published on March 19, 2014; last updated on June 19, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If your potatoes have a green tint, can you go ahead and eat them? Anything special you should do? How about potato eyes? [More] Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?

Seasick . . .

Published on February 14, 2014; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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

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

Waterproof Pill Carrier

Published on January 6, 2014; last updated on June 10, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you need to carry pills or antacids with you, it can be tough to keep them dry when you're surrounded by water.

If you need to carry pills or antacids with you, it can be tough to keep them dry when you’re surrounded by water.  [More] Waterproof Pill Carrier

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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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Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

May 25, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Hauling your boat out to make repairs? Here’s how to protect yourself from regrets. All it takes is a plan. [More] Hauling Out? How to Protect Yourself

Three Tips for Rafting Up

May 24, 2022 By Nica Waters

Good practices to consider when sharing an anchor  [More] Three Tips for Rafting Up

How to Test Stainless Quality

May 20, 2022 By Carolyn Shearlock

Don’t get stuck with poor quality stainless. Here’s how to know what you’re buying.     [More] How to Test Stainless Quality

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