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

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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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Great information from Lin Pardey’s recently revised Care & Feeding of the Sailing Crew. [More] Recognizing and Avoiding Salt Deficiencies
Published on ; last updated on 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! [More] Storing Medications
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Great to have on board . . . but don’t use it on meat! Keep it for first aid purposes only. [More] Got Meat Tenderizer?
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Four quick first aid tips for cuts — that usually aren’t taught in any First Aid class! [More] First Aid Tips
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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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