Seasickness Prevention Tips For Boat Owners

Even the most seasoned mariner can experience seasickness, which is the term for a form of motion sickness that is only felt on the water. Seasickness (and motion sickness in general) stems from a discrepancy between your inner ear’s sense of balance and the feedback your brain is getting from your eyes. The pitching and rolling of a boat on the water, even if it’s relatively calm, can have you feeling faint and sick minutes after departure. Prevent seasickness with these useful pointers.

Don’t Drink Alcohol & Stay Hydrated

Avoid alcohol for the two days leading up to your boat trip and don’t drink on the boat itself. Because alcohol dehydrates the body and also can cause some of the same symptoms as seasickness, it’s best to stay sober if you don’t want to feel ill. Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and herbal tea instead.

Eat Lightly

You should also avoid boating on an empty stomach, as the nausea from hunger can be compounded by the vertigo of seasickness. Snack on some light foods like saltine crackers, granola bars, fruit, toast, or yogurt. 

Use Herbal Remedies

People have been using ginger and peppermint to relieve nausea for centuries. You can use them, too! Brew a hot cup of peppermint tea or suck on some ginger candies to get some relief while you’re on your boat.

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