Preventing Seasickness on Boat Trips

Imagine it: you’re out on your boat, gazing at the horizon as the waves lap against the hull, and you suddenly begin to feel the world spin. Your hands get clammy, your forehead beads with sweat, and you think you might be sick. This is the malady of seasickness, which is actually just a form of motion sickness that happens out on the water instead of on land.

Motion sickness is caused by an imbalance in your brain between the feedback received by your inner ear (your body’s sense of balance) and your eyes, which results in the many terrible symptoms that can ruin a boat trip. Here are our tips on how to prevent seasickness on your next boating adventure.

Don’t Drink Before You Boat

Alcohol is liable to make you feel pretty crummy even if you’re on land, and it’s worse if you’re out on the water. Drinking can be both dehydrating and disorienting, causing you to feel lightheaded, nauseated, and unhappy. If you know you’re prone to seasickness and you’re about to go on a boat trip, you should probably avoid drinking alcohol for two days before your trip and don’t drink aboard the boat.

Try Herbal Remedies

Gentle herbal remedies have been used for centuries to relieve some of the symptoms you might experience with seasickness, including nausea. A cup of hot peppermint tea, a glass of ginger ale, or some flavored candies might help relieve your queasiness so that you can better enjoy your trip.

Eat Lightly

While it might seem logical to avoid eating if you’re worried about throwing up, in actuality, an empty stomach combined with dizziness can make you feel even worse. Snack on saltine crackers, bananas, applesauce, or other light foods can settle your stomach.

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