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Category: Medical Emergencies and Incidents

Medical Emergencies and Incidents describes the times we’ve had to respond to injuries or illnesses. Our first-aid kit has been essential, as well as cool heads and steady hands.

Paul in a hospital bed in Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, receiving oxygen therapy
December 13, 2023July 24, 2026Lorraine Escher

Shallow Water Blackout: Freediving to 31 Feet in PNG

September 16, 2023July 22, 2026Lorraine Escher

Fish Hook Injury at Sea: A Double Hook to the Face

October 17, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Paul’s Eye and the Power of Facebook — How News of an Allergic Reaction Reached Six Countries Before Mom and Dad

Building a Mooring: Luperon Long Reads Building a Hurricane Moorring with input an design review by Bruce Van Sant
August 3, 2016July 25, 2026Lorraine Escher

Luperón Long Reads — Designing and Building a Mooring for Our 50-foot Catamaran

June 24, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

Kindness Ashore: A Fisherman in Luperón

How to avoid seasickness while sailing
May 27, 2016August 6, 2026Lorraine Escher

How to Avoid Seasickness While Sailing: Ditching Dramamine

April 9, 2016July 3, 2026Lorraine Escher

George Town Dock Drama

Rope burn injury due to sail handling
January 21, 2015July 17, 2026Lorraine Escher

Rope Burn from Sail Handling: How It Happens

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