Yachts & Yachting magazine

Top Tips for coping with seasickness

Classic Tips:

Try to stay on deck in the fresh air and focus on anything other than the moving ship.

Remember that you need to let your brain adjust to this new unstable environment by allowing the horizon to act as the true point of reference.

If you choose to take seasickness medicine, it’s best to take it about two hours before departure. Once the seasickness sets in, it’s too late.

Try to avoid medicine that will make you drowsy if you know you have a shift

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