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Terrifying Medical Episode in a Remote Anchorage

A distress call from remote Raja Ampat Friday night, 21 February 2025: Miranda Baker and Elliot Russo are anchored inside an isolated coral reef lagoon in remote West Papua—hundreds of...

Published 12 months ago
Updated 5 months ago

Dehumidifiers Inside Boats - Fire Risk Warning

Boat owners attempting to battle winter damp aboard their yachts are urged to use desiccant rather than compressor dehumidifiers and to maintain and monitor units, to minimise fire risks according...

Published 1 year ago
Updated 5 months ago

INSIGHTS: Medical Kits for Cruising

Before heading off long-distance cruising it’s important to be well prepared for any medical event, including appropriate training for the crew and having a well-stocked medical kit. Behan Gifford of...

Published 4 years ago

Where should you stow your liferaft?

Where should you stow your liferaft? Wherever you cruise, you'll most likely want to keep a liferaft on board in case of emergency – but where’s the best place to...

Published 5 years ago
Updated 5 months ago

First Aid: Creating a Customised Medical Kit

This article from Practical Sailor gives some down-to-earth advice on creating a medical kit that hopefully you may never need to use. Practical Sailor: Creating a Custom Medical Kit Sailors...

Published 5 years ago
Updated 5 months ago

SeaMedic

First Aid & Medical Kits for Ocean Going Yachts. Website has useful lists of all the medication and supplies that go into the kits, useful guidance if making up your...

Published 7 years ago
Updated 5 months ago
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