Lucky-Phill
10-04-2003, 11:25 AM
Seasickness
Most people, don't get seasick on boats on enclosed waters such as Sydney Harbour and around the Whitsunday Islands but when they go offshore they may get a bit queasy and lethargic, especially in windy conditions with high seas. Some people never get seasick, others just need to step on a boat and they are very ill.
If you get car sick, you'll probably be seasick too. If you can read in a car without feeling queasy, chances are you won't get seasick.
Seasickness happens when the body, inner ear, and eyes all send different signals to the brain, resulting in confusion and queasiness.
Hints on how to avoid seasickness
The evening prior to boarding avoid alcohol, fatty and spicy foods and get a good sleep.
If possible sleep on board the night before departure.
Read medication directions - you are advised to take most seasickness medication before boarding. Taking them the day before will also help your body to adjust and you will know if you are going to suffer any side effects.
Never go to sea with an empty stomach.
Find the part of the boat with the least motion - usually in the centre at the back of the boat on the lower deck.
Stay in fresh air and take a few deep breaths.
Watch a fixed point on the horizon - a land point if possible.
Avoid focussing on moving objects. The more land you can see the less likelyhood there is of you being seasick, this is why most people don't get sick inshore.
Keep away from engine fumes.
Don't do any close work, look through binoculars, read a book or magazine.
Avoid cramped spaces.
Avoid anxiety and fatigue.
Occupy your mind, focusing on something other than being seasick. Catching fish, for instance ! ;D
When you first start feeling queasy eat a snack of dry savoury biscuits, ginger biscuits, bread or non acidic fruit.
Ginger and honey are recommended for settling the stomach.
Avoid fatty or salty foods.
Drink plenty of water or ginger ale. A small beer may help you relax but drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Talking about seasickness increases the risk ...DOH ! one in all in
If really ill, lie on your back and close your eyes. Sip water to avoid dehydration.
If you are about to vomit do so from the leeward side of the boat if safe, not the windward side. ::)
Seasickness may disappear without treatment when the brain learns to compensate for the swaying and pitching.
Remedies, including herbal, drugs, bands and patches are discussed on the following websites -
Seasickness - http://seasickness.co.uk
Worried about seasickness? Some Suggestions http://www.hmlanding.com/maldemar.htm
Gusto Charters - http://www.alaska.net/~gusto/asst.html
Travel-Ascending.com http://www.travel-ascending.com/seasick.htm
What is seasickness? http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/SeaSick.htm
Virtual Naval Hospital www.vnh.org/GMO/ClinicalSection/60Motionsickness.html
Hope this helps those of you, who like me, get a little green around the gills every now and again. :o ::) ??? ;)
Most people, don't get seasick on boats on enclosed waters such as Sydney Harbour and around the Whitsunday Islands but when they go offshore they may get a bit queasy and lethargic, especially in windy conditions with high seas. Some people never get seasick, others just need to step on a boat and they are very ill.
If you get car sick, you'll probably be seasick too. If you can read in a car without feeling queasy, chances are you won't get seasick.
Seasickness happens when the body, inner ear, and eyes all send different signals to the brain, resulting in confusion and queasiness.
Hints on how to avoid seasickness
The evening prior to boarding avoid alcohol, fatty and spicy foods and get a good sleep.
If possible sleep on board the night before departure.
Read medication directions - you are advised to take most seasickness medication before boarding. Taking them the day before will also help your body to adjust and you will know if you are going to suffer any side effects.
Never go to sea with an empty stomach.
Find the part of the boat with the least motion - usually in the centre at the back of the boat on the lower deck.
Stay in fresh air and take a few deep breaths.
Watch a fixed point on the horizon - a land point if possible.
Avoid focussing on moving objects. The more land you can see the less likelyhood there is of you being seasick, this is why most people don't get sick inshore.
Keep away from engine fumes.
Don't do any close work, look through binoculars, read a book or magazine.
Avoid cramped spaces.
Avoid anxiety and fatigue.
Occupy your mind, focusing on something other than being seasick. Catching fish, for instance ! ;D
When you first start feeling queasy eat a snack of dry savoury biscuits, ginger biscuits, bread or non acidic fruit.
Ginger and honey are recommended for settling the stomach.
Avoid fatty or salty foods.
Drink plenty of water or ginger ale. A small beer may help you relax but drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
Talking about seasickness increases the risk ...DOH ! one in all in
If really ill, lie on your back and close your eyes. Sip water to avoid dehydration.
If you are about to vomit do so from the leeward side of the boat if safe, not the windward side. ::)
Seasickness may disappear without treatment when the brain learns to compensate for the swaying and pitching.
Remedies, including herbal, drugs, bands and patches are discussed on the following websites -
Seasickness - http://seasickness.co.uk
Worried about seasickness? Some Suggestions http://www.hmlanding.com/maldemar.htm
Gusto Charters - http://www.alaska.net/~gusto/asst.html
Travel-Ascending.com http://www.travel-ascending.com/seasick.htm
What is seasickness? http://www.jimbaughoutdoors.com/SeaSick.htm
Virtual Naval Hospital www.vnh.org/GMO/ClinicalSection/60Motionsickness.html
Hope this helps those of you, who like me, get a little green around the gills every now and again. :o ::) ??? ;)