does anybody out there have a cure for sea sicknees I love to sail Iam new at itbut I always feed the fish. does any thing realy work????? thanks if you have a secert trick .singned Ralph
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sea sick help
The only thing that works for me in the open ocean is the prescription "Transderm-Scop." You have to have it prescribed by a doctor. The cost is $10 per patch but I cut them in half and only put 1/2 a patch behind an ear. I do this because a full patch makes me very dry mouthed and thirsty. The 1/2 patch does it for me for 72 hours. Just be sure to put the patch on at least 4 hours before going out (I put mine on the night before.) Good luck. Novelman
The only thing that works for me in the open ocean is the prescription "Transderm-Scop." You have to have it prescribed by a doctor. The cost is $10 per patch but I cut them in half and only put 1/2 a patch behind an ear. I do this because a full patch makes me very dry mouthed and thirsty. The 1/2 patch does it for me for 72 hours. Just be sure to put the patch on at least 4 hours before going out (I put mine on the night before.) Good luck. Novelman
Hi Ralph...just got the joke!...
...I started gettin' green around the gills once...my friend handed me some "Toasty" crackers, toast with the peanut butter in them, (Several companies make them) said to chew them for a couple of minutes before swallowing. It works quite well, maybe not all of the time, but more times than not. She said the oils in the peanut butter soothes the stomach...which helps. You do know the two stages of seasickness...right...the first stage you are afraid you are going to die...the second stage you are afraid you aint????? Jack Hart SEA-YA!
...I started gettin' green around the gills once...my friend handed me some "Toasty" crackers, toast with the peanut butter in them, (Several companies make them) said to chew them for a couple of minutes before swallowing. It works quite well, maybe not all of the time, but more times than not. She said the oils in the peanut butter soothes the stomach...which helps. You do know the two stages of seasickness...right...the first stage you are afraid you are going to die...the second stage you are afraid you aint????? Jack Hart SEA-YA!
A certain Cure...
The only real remedy for Sea sickness was advice given to me by an old shellback....He said..."go and sit under an apple tree, my boy"!! I can assure you,it never fails. Good luck and best wishes.
The only real remedy for Sea sickness was advice given to me by an old shellback....He said..."go and sit under an apple tree, my boy"!! I can assure you,it never fails. Good luck and best wishes.
Ancient Polynesian Secret
I never really get sea sick unless I'm in a violent storm for a long time, and even then I just get kind of dizzy. But my wife gets motion sickness pretty easy and we've found that there's an ancient Polynesian cure for this which is to to eat raw ginger. To eat raw ginger probably wouldn't taste very good, so we buy sugar coated ginger snacks. They seem to work quite well. Those ancient polynesians were pretty smart.
I never really get sea sick unless I'm in a violent storm for a long time, and even then I just get kind of dizzy. But my wife gets motion sickness pretty easy and we've found that there's an ancient Polynesian cure for this which is to to eat raw ginger. To eat raw ginger probably wouldn't taste very good, so we buy sugar coated ginger snacks. They seem to work quite well. Those ancient polynesians were pretty smart.
I was told that this cures seasickness:
tie about three feet of string to a piece of shark fat and swallow it while holding the string. After about a minute pull it back out. You won't be saesick any more. Seriously, crystalized ginger will work if anything will work.
tie about three feet of string to a piece of shark fat and swallow it while holding the string. After about a minute pull it back out. You won't be saesick any more. Seriously, crystalized ginger will work if anything will work.
If nothing else works: get "bombed" 
For those who have tried it all and found other remedies wanting: you may want to inform yourself about the so-called "Paihia bombs", sold by the Paihia Pharmacy, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. (Just Google the many testimonies and the current commercial source if you're interested) My mate and co-skipper of many years used to get too seasick to function properly on our ocean passages. She had tried pretty much everything, including Scopolamine (e.g. Transderm Scop; effective but turns most crew members into zombies unable to do their job) and Stugeron (cinnarizine) but to no avail. Then she heard from some other boatgals in the S Pacific that they ordered their secret anti-seasickness weapon in Paihia and she got a few to try herself. Bingo....!! Now she often insists on going below and getting busy in the galley when Rivendel II is bucking so badly that I can only tell her that she must be out of her bloody mind to even think about it....... Does this mean that it works for everyone? Almost certainly not! For quite a few people, however, it has simply made the difference between being able to become an all-weather cruiser or having to give up on "the dream". I have no real idea where the "bomb" name comes from but can't help thinking back to a wild ride across the English Channel on a big ferry boat in Force 10 conditions when 90% of the passengers and crew became too seasick to care whether they were going to wash overboard or not if they kept leaning against the railing (rather than to return to the slippery, stenchy world belowdecks). Before the cocktail bar closed for the night -- and with the frightening weather forecast hanging over everyone's head -- two Brits had managed to become completely "bombed". Among the deadly sick and suffering passengers the two kept stumbling around and singing throughout the night, seemingly immune to their apocalyptic surroundings. Have fun! Flying Dutchman [Disclaimers: (1) I am not recommending getting "bombed" with alcohol as a safe or effective seasickness antidote; and (2) I have no financial interest of any kind in the Paihia bombs.]
For those who have tried it all and found other remedies wanting: you may want to inform yourself about the so-called "Paihia bombs", sold by the Paihia Pharmacy, Bay of Islands, New Zealand. (Just Google the many testimonies and the current commercial source if you're interested) My mate and co-skipper of many years used to get too seasick to function properly on our ocean passages. She had tried pretty much everything, including Scopolamine (e.g. Transderm Scop; effective but turns most crew members into zombies unable to do their job) and Stugeron (cinnarizine) but to no avail. Then she heard from some other boatgals in the S Pacific that they ordered their secret anti-seasickness weapon in Paihia and she got a few to try herself. Bingo....!! Now she often insists on going below and getting busy in the galley when Rivendel II is bucking so badly that I can only tell her that she must be out of her bloody mind to even think about it....... Does this mean that it works for everyone? Almost certainly not! For quite a few people, however, it has simply made the difference between being able to become an all-weather cruiser or having to give up on "the dream". I have no real idea where the "bomb" name comes from but can't help thinking back to a wild ride across the English Channel on a big ferry boat in Force 10 conditions when 90% of the passengers and crew became too seasick to care whether they were going to wash overboard or not if they kept leaning against the railing (rather than to return to the slippery, stenchy world belowdecks). Before the cocktail bar closed for the night -- and with the frightening weather forecast hanging over everyone's head -- two Brits had managed to become completely "bombed". Among the deadly sick and suffering passengers the two kept stumbling around and singing throughout the night, seemingly immune to their apocalyptic surroundings. Have fun! Flying Dutchman [Disclaimers: (1) I am not recommending getting "bombed" with alcohol as a safe or effective seasickness antidote; and (2) I have no financial interest of any kind in the Paihia bombs.]
Stugeron
There is a pill called "Stugeron" that is available OTC in Canada and the Caribbean. It is Federally Regulated in the US, therefore, a prescription is required. I understand it even works AFTER the onset of mal de mer. It comes recommended from some friends cruising in the Caribbean for the last few years and currently on their way to the Galapagos. Strange side effects, though. See the link. P.S. I am fine with any sea conditions, but the admiral like "Motion Ease" (availabel at Wal Mart, now) as the other poster mentioned. P.S. I have heard that various forms of ginger will help also. I have bought ginger "chewable" taffy at some boat shows, locally.
There is a pill called "Stugeron" that is available OTC in Canada and the Caribbean. It is Federally Regulated in the US, therefore, a prescription is required. I understand it even works AFTER the onset of mal de mer. It comes recommended from some friends cruising in the Caribbean for the last few years and currently on their way to the Galapagos. Strange side effects, though. See the link. P.S. I am fine with any sea conditions, but the admiral like "Motion Ease" (availabel at Wal Mart, now) as the other poster mentioned. P.S. I have heard that various forms of ginger will help also. I have bought ginger "chewable" taffy at some boat shows, locally.
Stugeron
There is an OTC pill called "Stugeron" that is available OTC in Canada and the Caribbean. It is Federally Regulated in the US, therefore, a prescription is required. I understand it even work AFTER the onset of sea sickness. It comes recommended from some friends cruising in the Caribbean for the last few years and currently on their way to the Galapagos. Strange side effect, though. See the link.
There is an OTC pill called "Stugeron" that is available OTC in Canada and the Caribbean. It is Federally Regulated in the US, therefore, a prescription is required. I understand it even work AFTER the onset of sea sickness. It comes recommended from some friends cruising in the Caribbean for the last few years and currently on their way to the Galapagos. Strange side effect, though. See the link.
Stugeron
There is an OTC pill called "Stugeron" that is available OTC in Canada and the Caribbean. It is Federally Regulated in the US, therefore, a prescription is required. I understand it even work AFTER the onset of sea sickness. It comes recommended from some friends cruising in the Caribbean for the last few years and currently on their way to the Galapagos. Strange side effect, though. See the link.
There is an OTC pill called "Stugeron" that is available OTC in Canada and the Caribbean. It is Federally Regulated in the US, therefore, a prescription is required. I understand it even work AFTER the onset of sea sickness. It comes recommended from some friends cruising in the Caribbean for the last few years and currently on their way to the Galapagos. Strange side effect, though. See the link.
Ginger
is our first line of defense. We always carry Reeds or some other strong ginger ale on board. I think the carbonation helps a little also. We also have on board an electronic wristband which we used on our grandaughter who is notoriously motion sick. She did not get sick, but she felt very sleepy and stayed asleep until we docked the boat. Seasickness is apparantly caused by the brain getting conflicting signals from your eyes and ears. If you are below or staring at the cockpit floor your eyes tell the brain you are not moving, but your ears tell it the boat is moving up down and sideways. It helps a lot to put the affected person in the center of the boat and tell them to keep looking at the horizon. If they are not yet too sick and are capable, let them take the helm. In this way signals from the eyes and ears are together.
is our first line of defense. We always carry Reeds or some other strong ginger ale on board. I think the carbonation helps a little also. We also have on board an electronic wristband which we used on our grandaughter who is notoriously motion sick. She did not get sick, but she felt very sleepy and stayed asleep until we docked the boat. Seasickness is apparantly caused by the brain getting conflicting signals from your eyes and ears. If you are below or staring at the cockpit floor your eyes tell the brain you are not moving, but your ears tell it the boat is moving up down and sideways. It helps a lot to put the affected person in the center of the boat and tell them to keep looking at the horizon. If they are not yet too sick and are capable, let them take the helm. In this way signals from the eyes and ears are together.
Stugeron
is made by Janssen (sp) and is NOT available in Canada or US. I believe it is available in Mexico and certainly Europe. My wife has found it to be the only thing that helps and I beleive she tried everything. She finds you must take it about 1/2 hour before going on the water. If she becomes seasick it seems to have no effect. She takes 2 pills if she is going to be out for a day and tops up with one pill every 6 or so hours. She has found no side effects and belives it is magic. It is available over the counter in Europe, very inexpensive.
is made by Janssen (sp) and is NOT available in Canada or US. I believe it is available in Mexico and certainly Europe. My wife has found it to be the only thing that helps and I beleive she tried everything. She finds you must take it about 1/2 hour before going on the water. If she becomes seasick it seems to have no effect. She takes 2 pills if she is going to be out for a day and tops up with one pill every 6 or so hours. She has found no side effects and belives it is magic. It is available over the counter in Europe, very inexpensive.
the wristbands work well!
we've used the electronic wristbands for several years now and they do work-even after symptoms start. positioning the band is critical, and some people have commented that the slight tingling you feel on your wrist is uncomfortable, but they didn't get sick.
we've used the electronic wristbands for several years now and they do work-even after symptoms start. positioning the band is critical, and some people have commented that the slight tingling you feel on your wrist is uncomfortable, but they didn't get sick.
Stugeron and ginger
I used to buy Stugeron when traveling in The Bahamas (it's available OTC) but it came in 50-tablet packs and I could never use it all before the expiry date so I stopped buying it. If memory serves me correctly, there are TWO formulas: regular (I think either 20 mg or 25 mg) and Forte (75 mg). As with all medications, read the label carefully. Crystallized ginger (dried and preserved in sugar) and the sliced pickled ginger they serve in sushi restaurants also work for me. Your local Asian grocery should stock them, and they both taste better than raw ginger root. Ginger tea (dried ginger powder in hot water with a little honey or brown sugar to taste) also works. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
I used to buy Stugeron when traveling in The Bahamas (it's available OTC) but it came in 50-tablet packs and I could never use it all before the expiry date so I stopped buying it. If memory serves me correctly, there are TWO formulas: regular (I think either 20 mg or 25 mg) and Forte (75 mg). As with all medications, read the label carefully. Crystallized ginger (dried and preserved in sugar) and the sliced pickled ginger they serve in sushi restaurants also work for me. Your local Asian grocery should stock them, and they both taste better than raw ginger root. Ginger tea (dried ginger powder in hot water with a little honey or brown sugar to taste) also works. Good luck. Peter H23 "Raven"
electic impulse wristbands
My wife and daughter get seasick and we've tried most solutions with varying results - sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. The most effective for our longer trips in rough weather has been taking a anti-seasick pill each morning. This has worked consistently. However, when the weather and water look calm - or for short day sails - they really don't like to take medication "just in case." On a recent charter in Gaudeloupe, we used a new pair of electronic wrist bands with great results. The best thing is that they work very quickly after you start to feel sick. I highly recommend them based on our recent 7 day trip where we used them several times after my wife and daughter started to feel uneasy.
My wife and daughter get seasick and we've tried most solutions with varying results - sometimes they work and sometimes they don't. The most effective for our longer trips in rough weather has been taking a anti-seasick pill each morning. This has worked consistently. However, when the weather and water look calm - or for short day sails - they really don't like to take medication "just in case." On a recent charter in Gaudeloupe, we used a new pair of electronic wrist bands with great results. The best thing is that they work very quickly after you start to feel sick. I highly recommend them based on our recent 7 day trip where we used them several times after my wife and daughter started to feel uneasy.
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