Sailing Nahoavideo
Medical Emergency Onboard
23 October 2022 · 19 min · 84K views
What this video covers
A severe allergic reaction forces the crew of the 45-ft catamaran Nahoa to administer an EpiPen to their daughter, Willa, while anchored at La Digue in the Seychelles.4:18 The reaction stems from cross-contamination in a blender at a local juice bar, where a mango-pineapple drink likely contained traces of coconut or dairy.10:17 Although symptoms initially appeared mild, they progressed to respiratory distress within two hours, necessitating the emergency injection and subsequent overnight observation.12:55 The crew emphasises the importance of carrying medical supplies and maintaining proximity to major ports like Mahe when managing known anaphylactic allergies in remote cruising grounds.12:02 Following the incident, the crew performs maintenance on the mainsail track, replacing a worn mast car that caused binding.16:24 They advise circumnavigators to prioritise carrying specialised rigging and electrical spares that are unavailable in island regions, noting that engine components are generally easier to source globally.17:26
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