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When packing medications for a boat trip, how much should you bring?

Enough for the whole trip plus possible delays.

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  1. Enough for the trip plus delays ✔
  2. Just one day's dose
  3. None, leave them on shore

Why: Breakdowns and bad weather can stretch a trip. NASBLA says carry essential medicines for the full trip and any delays, and know side effects that could affect you on the water.

Huh, didn't know that: Its example: people with diabetes who require insulin should bring glucose checks, insulin and fast-acting glucose, plus extra.

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Why did the boater pack extra snacks? In case the trip got stretched like taffy.
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Answer: Enough for the trip plus delays. Breakdowns and bad weather can stretch a trip. NASBLA says carry essential medicines for the full trip and any delays, and know side effects that could affect you on the water.

  1. NASBLA ESP TR 103-2022, Basic Boating Knowledge Core Plus Power technical report higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_ESP_103_Core_Plus_Power_2022_06_01FINAL.pdf
    Persons should carry medications essential for the trip duration and any potential delays and be aware of side effects
    Checked 2026-10-09.
  2. NASBLA ESP TR 103-2022, Basic Boating Knowledge Core Plus Power technical report higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NASBLA/76594a34-f3a1-4916-95ac-1e9c872170cc/UploadedImages/education/national-education-standards/ESP_TR_ESP_103_Core_Plus_Power_2022_06_01FINAL.pdf
    have an adequate amount of insulin and fast-acting glucose products needed for the entire trip plus extra for unplanned events
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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