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Ferries, Cruises, Sea Fishing etc.
Not for Me as I'm always sick.
Anyone know of any good ways NOT to be ill on a boat ?
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Was royal navy for over a decade so I'll share what I've seen with for others. For some people being outside or near a window can help as if you can see the horizon your body can make more sense of the movement its feeling which can lessen the effects. Try to avoid anywhere near the cafe/restaurant as the strong smells can be detrimental. Some people swear by the wristbands which contain strong magnets or that you slip on over a certain pressure point. Over the counter pills can be very effective for some. Don't try to lie down (if it's just the channel, of course if it's a longer crossing you may have to at some point). Try to keep well hydrated.
Hopefully one or more of those will work for you! Good luck,!!
 
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To some it is a one off experience while others just the sight of a boat can start the process off again. My first trip to sea was horrendous. Sailing from the port of London heading for Cape Town, I started being sick before we got out of the Thames estuary, it continued day and night for nearly a week until it stopped . I was never ever sick again.
 
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I was told and it works for me, empty bowels and bladder but full stomach.

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You have to find what works for you, everyone is different. I am hopeless on the water, I even got seasick on a trip round the harbour once. I get seasick on a slight swell on the Channel crossing. With the prospect of a winter trip to Santander across the Bay of Biscay in winter storms, I asked a doctor who said she used to have bad seasickness.

She recommended Kwells, which works for most people, but not everyone. I was obviously one of the lucky ones, and sticking to the dosage on the packet I never had the slightest hint of sickness. Even had a full English breakfast.

I was prepared for possible drowsiness side-effects, and was going to stop for a day to shake it off, but I didn't have any problem.

You should be aware that they do NOT sell seasickness pills on the ferry (or anything else that might be 'medication'). Make sure you buy the pills before you go.
 
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I was getting sea sick while open water swimming and was advised to try swimmers ear plugs. After trying pills and wrist bands the ear plugs were the only thing that worked. Something to do with equalizing the pressure in your ears.
 
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I suffer terribly with sea sickness, taking several days to recover. The last boat I went on was to Jersey. 4 hours of sheer hell. I now fly and hubby drives van and we meet up there!

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autorouter said:
You have to find what works for you, everyone is different. I am hopeless on the water, I even got seasick on a trip round the harbour once. I get seasick on a slight swell on the Channel crossing. With the prospect of a winter trip to Santander across the Bay of Biscay in winter storms, I asked a doctor who said she used to have bad seasickness.

She recommended Kwells, which works for most people, but not everyone. I was obviously one of the lucky ones, and sticking to the dosage on the packet I never had the slightest hint of sickness. Even had a full English breakfast.

I was prepared for possible drowsiness side-effects, and was going to stop for a day to shake it off, but I didn't have any problem.

You should be aware that they do NOT sell seasickness pills on the ferry (or anything else that might be 'medication'). Make sure you buy the pills before you go.
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Oh no, not Kwells, my parents used to give us those on car journeys and with much cunning and subterfuge I would push mine down the back of the car seat. I often felt "queasy" and still do at times but having the window down and a bit of fresh air and I'm fine again. The Kwells weren't discovered until they were about to sell the car, lots of horrible little pink tablets all stuck on the plastic upholstery!

The very thought of Kwells makes my stomach lurch in protest.
 
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The title of this thread mentions "Huey". It reminded me of my time as a north sea oil helicopter engineer. Flying out to the platform after a heavy night in Aberdeen. We were in a Bell 212 a derivative of the famous Bell UH-1 of the Vietnam war era. The UH I believe refers to Utility Helicopter, also known affectionately as the Huey. So there I am flying along in the co-pilot's seat feeling very queasy and written across both tail rotor pedals are the large raised letters....HUEY.

I got away with my dignity intact. Oh, oil rigs float, oil production platforms generally don't so I was glad to get to the Claymore, a solid platform.
 
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I did buy Kwells in anticipation of a Portsmouth - Caen ferry overnight crossing.

On the packet it says do not take if suffering from glaucoma (and several other medical conditions listed) so I didn't. The crossing was quite smooth. Luckily that was OK for me.

The Duxette relies on crystallised ginger as a remedy for travel sickness. That works for her unless the sea is very rough.
 
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As near to center of boat as possible... Port/starboard.... Bow/stern..... Deck/keel..... The point of least movement..

It's strange, I've been on a 26ft yacht with one side of the deck underwater and being tossed about all over...... No problem.
Later, leaward side of an island and flat calm, bobbing about like a Cork..... Throwing up for England.

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Mark and Mindy said:
Oh no, not Kwells, my parents used to give us those on car journeys and with much cunning and subterfuge I would push mine down the back of the car seat. I often felt "queasy" and still do at times but having the window down and a bit of fresh air and I'm fine again. The Kwells weren't discovered until they were about to sell the car, lots of horrible little pink tablets all stuck on the plastic upholstery!

The very thought of Kwells makes my stomach lurch in protest.
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A pity your parents didn’t tell you to suck or chew them as they contain Hyoscine which is still one of the best centrally acting antiemetics!
 
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As you have read, everyone is different, and you have to find what works for you. Having worked on both warships and cruise liners (not a lot of difference) I've yet to find a part of the ship that is any better to be in heavy weather. Fresh air and the horizon seems the most popular options. From my own observations, if you keep your mind occupied on something positive, rather than just passing the time until you can get off, this can help.
 
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Dramamine available on amazon.
Eat something simple to keep a lining in your stomach.
Get some fresh air but breathe in and out slowly as you'll begin to lose your CO2 and hyperventilate.
When moving around onboard don't fight the motion, walk with it.
Get an outside cabin, preferably as amidships as possible on deck 5 or 6.
Get a puzzle book.
 
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pappajohn said:
As near to center of boat as possible... Port/starboard.... Bow/stern..... Deck/keel..... The point of least movement..

It's strange, I've been on a 26ft yacht with one side of the deck underwater and being tossed about all over...... No problem.
Later, leaward side of an island and flat calm, bobbing about like a Cork..... Throwing up for England.
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Not strange at all really, whilst the yacht is ploughing through the waves you are being knocked about all over the place, put yourself in a swell were the yacht is up and down you experience that weightless moment which your tummy definitely doesn't like.

Chris my wife used to suffer from sea sickness when I first met her, all in the mind I told her as we sailed for 1000's of miles now she doesn't get sea sick even in the worst of conditions.

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Fortunately not a problem I suffer from but I dive and we use RIB's so can it be really bumpy..............2/3 of my friends use STUGERON and it works for them but got to be taken well in advance.
 
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Phod's said:
Fortunately not a problem I suffer from but I dive and we use RIB's so can it be really bumpy..............2/3 of my friends use STUGERON and it works for them but got to be taken well in advance.
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As in Nicola ?
 
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Smells and surgeon work for me, smells 20 min before travel, a lot quicker, good luck I've struggled with sea, car sickness for years, tried
lots of stuff
Good luck
 
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