Sunscreen: Make Mine "Reef Safe"
TL/DR: Don't use ingredients oxybenzone or octinoxate, or sunscreens with nanoparticles. DO use titanium or zinc dioxide.
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What medical problems are likely, after seasickness?
Constipation. Sunburn. Minor bruises.
Constipation is extremely common, and may be the subject of crew discussion. Lack of lower body exercise combined with a low-fiber diet, possible dehydration and a disrupted sleep schedule is a formula for serious constipation. Multi-grain hot cereals are usually effective, but everyone has their favorite remedy and should bring what works for them.
Personal Welfare and First Aid for a Hawaii Race
Habits and preparations that will make for a safer and more comfortable race.
Hypothermia
Cold Water Immersion/Hypothermia - Survival and Rescue
Kent Benedict, MD, FACEP
"For this relief much thanks; 'tis bitter cold,
and I am sick at heart." - William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act 1
The challenge of sailing small vessels is simply this: to get us from one point to another over the
water without adding to the discomfort or potential disaster by actually putting us into the water.
Especially cold water. This is not to say that swimming, kayaking, diving, surfing and all the other fun