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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?

Recognizing and Avoiding Salt Deficiencies

Published on October 2, 2013; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great information from Lin Pardey’s recently revised Care & Feeding of the Sailing Crew. [More] Recognizing and Avoiding Salt Deficiencies

Storing Medications

Published on July 5, 2013; last updated on September 3, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here's a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here’s a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores! [More] Storing Medications

Hot and humid conditions can make medications melt . . . here's a reader tip on a great way to store those expensive and important stores!

Got Meat Tenderizer?

Published on June 5, 2013; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Great to have on board . . . but don't use it on meat! Keep it for first aid purposes only.

Great to have on board . . . but don’t use it on meat! Keep it for first aid purposes only. [More] Got Meat Tenderizer?

Great to have on board . . . but don't use it on meat! Keep it for first aid purposes only.

First Aid Tips

Published on October 1, 2012; last updated on October 17, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four quick first aid tips for cuts — that usually aren’t taught in any First Aid class! [More] First Aid Tips

Rehydration Powder

Published on February 29, 2012; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Want easy to stow little packets of rehydration powder that you can mix with water? But frustrated with the cost when they have to be shipped? I finally figured out how to buy them locally!

Want easy to stow little packets of rehydration powder that you can mix with water? But frustrated with the cost when they have to be shipped? I finally figured out how to buy them locally! [More] Rehydration Powder

Want easy to stow little packets of rehydration powder that you can mix with water? But frustrated with the cost when they have to be shipped? I finally figured out how to buy them locally!

Are Rusty Cans Safe to Eat From?

Published on December 14, 2011; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

You pull out a can and notice a bit of rust on the rim. It is safe to eat? Do you have to throw it out? Here are the rules for deciding.

You pull out a can and notice a bit of rust on the rim. It is safe to eat? Do you have to throw it out? Here are the rules for deciding. [More] Are Rusty Cans Safe to Eat From?

You pull out a can and notice a bit of rust on the rim. It is safe to eat? Do you have to throw it out? Here are the rules for deciding.

What to Eat with the Stomach Flu

Published on November 18, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Stomach flu is no fun anywhere, but these foods won't aggravate it. Make sure you have plenty on hand before heading to remote places!

Stomach flu is no fun anywhere, but these foods won’t aggravate it. Make sure you have plenty on hand before heading to remote places! [More] What to Eat with the Stomach Flu

Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Published on November 9, 2011; last updated on March 23, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

If you were sick or injured while ashore, would you have ID? And would that ID provide a way for first responders to contact someone on your boat? Or know what meds you take? Your medical conditions — or drug allergies? Road ID provides all this and more! [More] Road ID: ID for Boaters Too

Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack

Published on July 25, 2011; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Make your own gel ice pack -- make any size you want, tuck it in any corner of the freezer . . . and you probably have the materials on hand!

Make your own gel ice pack — make any size you want, tuck it in any corner of the freezer . . . and you probably have the materials on hand! [More] Make Your Own Gel Ice Pack

Make your own gel ice pack -- make any size you want, tuck it in any corner of the freezer . . . and you probably have the materials on hand!

Food Allergy Awareness

Published on July 11, 2011; last updated on May 8, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

With food allergies on the rise, here’s a simple way to help those affected know what’s in the food you bring to a potluck! [More] Food Allergy Awareness

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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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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

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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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