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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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Boating? Make Sure You Have an Eyeglass Repair Kit

Published on August 11, 2014; last updated on May 1, 2023 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.

How To Organize First Aid Supplies on a Boat

Published on July 9, 2014; last updated on January 5, 2026 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.

Bad Weather on a Boat? Put on Your Shoes

Published on May 4, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

As you're prepping your boat for a thunderstorm or squall, take a minute to prepare yourself as well.

As you’re prepping your boat for a thunderstorm or squall, take a minute to prepare yourself as well.

Are Green Potatoes Safe to Eat?

Published on March 19, 2014; last updated on March 18, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Green potato with light-induced skin discoloration -- is it safe to eat?

Found a green potato in the locker? Here’s exactly what to cut away, what to toss, and how to store them so it doesn’t happen again.

Waterproof Pill Carrier for Boaters

Published on January 6, 2014; last updated on January 21, 2023 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.

Storing Medications When Living on a Boat

Published on July 5, 2013; last updated on November 29, 2023 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!

First Aid Tips for Cooking on a Boat

Published on October 1, 2012; last updated on January 2, 2026 by Carolyn Shearlock

Bottle of tincture of benzoin next to a box of Band-Aid flexible fabric bandages with a bandaged finger in front

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

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