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Seasickness Remedies

28 Seasickness Remedies to easily buy from Amazon.com

March 23, 2017 22 Comments

Getting seasick is horrible. I know because I’m a sufferer. Even after living and cruising full time on a sailboat since 2014 I still have episodes where I turn green and have to use some sort of seasick remedy. Listed below is everything I’ve ever tried and/or have given to crew members afflicted with the[Read More]

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First Aid Kit for Boat

First Aid Kit For Boat | Ready-Made versus DIY

January 11, 2017 3 Comments

Did you realize that you can purchase a ready made First Aid Kit for boat? You can also make your own First Aid Kit depending on your particular requirements. How long for Emergency Services? The question to ask yourself is, ‘What is the longest amount of time it will take Emergency Services to get to[Read More]

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Rehydration Solution

Diarrhea, headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue and more!

July 30, 2015 30 Comments

Recently for four days I experienced diarrhea, headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, the sweats, and panting. Yes, I was panting! While sitting in the cockpit, my body was hunched over and I felt as if I was using all my energy to simply breathe. “What’s wrong with me?” I kept saying to my husband At first,[Read More]

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VHF Radio Checklists

Who else admits to feeling nervous about VHF radio etiquette?

February 25, 2015 8 Comments

Here’s a resource that will allow you to know everything you need to know about VHF radio etiquette. Discover how you can know what to say, how to say it and when to say it. But first, let me back up a bit. When I was a new sailor, I thought it was only me[Read More]

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How to make a bottle knot

September 24, 2014 2 Comments

How to make a Bottle Knot This knot is used to tie onto the neck of a bottle. You can use it to create a float, as we did, to feed a rope underneath an anchor we pulled up. Or, if you’re in cold waters and you want to keep your beverages cold, you can[Read More]

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How to cure seasickness

How to cure seasickness – Top 10 solutions

April 30, 2014 11 Comments

Seasickness – why let a bit of vomiting get in the way of enjoying a sail? The wind in your hair, the smell of the water and the sounds of waves hitting the hull of the boat are just a few reasons as to why I love sailing. My favorite moments during our sailing journeys[Read More]

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Carrying a Defibrillator aboard our yacht

Carrying a Defibrillator aboard our yacht – Is it really necessary?

March 14, 2014 Leave a Comment

After deciding to sell all our possessions, buy a 56′ yacht and sail around the world, we decided to take some courses. Two of the courses we opted for included, First Aid for Boaters and Medical Care Aboard Ships. Within both courses, the first thing we learned was how to perform Cardio Pulmonary Recitation (CPR).[Read More]

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First Aid for Boaters

First Aid at Sea | How to survive your first emergency!

March 5, 2014 Leave a Comment

  After deciding to sell up and sail around the world my husband was insistent that we took a First Aid at Sea course. I wasn’t so eager – my position on First Aid has always been, ‘oh – someone else will be around to do that CPR stuff…’ However, after thinking about things for[Read More]

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Medical History Sailing Crew

Medical history checklist for sailboat crew

February 14, 2014 1 Comment

Imagine that you have a guest or crew member on your sailboat, yacht or motorboat and an accident happens. Perhaps they get hit by the boom and are knocked out or pass-out for no logical reason? If the crew member needs medical attention will you be able to talk to a doctor about their medical history?

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