PLD Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Some advice please. Although a member, I have only ever been out boat fishing twice and both times was sick. I did buy some of those special 'boarding ring' glasses much to the amusement of the crew and although I was still sick the glasses did seem to reduce the impact and the sickness passed in a couple of hours. I am determined to beat this as it is really stopping me from getting out there. So, any advice please? Do other members suffer and how do you overcome it? Do pills work? Which ones? Does ginger help? I'm desperate to get out fishing and would love to crew with other members but need to be in control of this before I would impose on any of you. Advice gratefully received, Peter Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick Martin Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Peter I also suffer especially at the beginning of a season but it does get better as the year goes on. I use Stugeron and have found they work for me, I have never been ill when taking these. I take a couple the night before going to get them in my system then one in the morning when I get up and that's it. I never have to top them up during they day and have never been ill when took as described. Some say these make you drowsy but for me theyr'e finne Others will have their preferred remedies it just comes down to trial and error and of course familiarity but whatever happens don't give up trying Hope that helps Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan F (bathclaret) Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Peter there's a lot of information on sea sickness prevention on the web, much of it rubbish, but the following link is one of the most useful I think. http://www.ecu.edu/cs-acad/diving/upload/Seasickness-Information-and-Treatment.pdf I'm particularly interested in the cocktail of Ephedrine and Promethazine, which I've seen documented in lots of places as having amazing results and endorsed by the US military. In the real world that's a tablet each of Phenergan and Sudafed, both of which are available over the counter. Phenergan is an antihistamine that prevents the motion sickness, and pseudoephedrine acts as a stimulant that counteracts the side effect of drowsiness. Thankfully I haven't been seasick for many years (as Martin says it gets better with practice!) but the cocktail seems to work for my wife, who can normally get sick in the bath! Best of luck Duncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Stugeron for me if it is going to be very wobbly and tying rigs etc - taking them on the boat is too late, i take them at home \ 30 mins before launch. Most of the time not needed especially if drift fishing etc. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I was on a minesweeper in the late 60s and we had a toaster on all crew decks to eat dry toast for sea sickness it never did work but do i love toast, but i think Martins way is about the best way forward cheers graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sam and I are lucky and do not feel the effects much Dan used to really suffer, he tried the wrist bands with limited success Then he tried eating dry ginger biscuits, they are now his preferred remedy. He has now grown out of it,as others have said regular trips helped, as does having a skipper who will take you in if you are really bad. but still eats the biscuits. Other things to avoid are; Hangovers Greasy food Being over tired Fizzy drinks and in my case Pork Pies Try to avoid looking down into the boat for long periods. It is much better to be in fresh air and looking at the horizon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I hardly ever suffer, but use same method as Martin if I'm expecting it to be a bit lumpy. Charlies advice is also very good. Good luck Peter. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PLD Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Thanks guys, some really useful tips here. Think I'll try the stugeron next and then the phenergan and sudafed if they don't work. Seem to remember giving Phenergan to our daughter to help her sleep. Funny you should mention pork pies Charlie, Paul D did warn me about these, think he called them 'barf bombs' Much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niggle Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I hardly ever suffer, but use same method as Martin if I'm expecting it to be a bit lumpy. Charlies advice is also very good. Jim Hmmmmmm don't you need to go out to suffer sea sickness??? Rob 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Whenever we were doing any sea trials for the Navy, they issued us with Stugeron. Worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Taking the helm works for me...and focussing on steering a safe line through the seas. Like many on here, Stugeron is needed when it gets seriously whumpity. I do like the old Arab cure for seasickness though.....go and sit under a palm tree. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Funny you should mention pork pies Charlie, Paul D did warn me about these, think he called them 'barf bombs' Much appreciated That wasn't quite what I called them Pete, but, yes did warn you not to eat the ones I was scoffing on the last trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Sam and I are lucky and do not feel the effects much Dan used to really suffer, he tried the wrist bands with limited success Then he tried eating dry ginger biscuits, they are now his preferred remedy. He has now grown out of it,as others have said regular trips helped, as does having a skipper who will take you in if you are really bad. but still eats the biscuits. Other things to avoid are; Hangovers Greasy food Being over tired Fizzy drinks and in my case Pork Pies Try to avoid looking down into the boat for long periods. It is much better to be in fresh air and looking at the horizon. Agree only with some of what Charlie has said fizzy drinks should be replaced,with cider at least one week every night before going to sea it works for me. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul D Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Agree only with some of what Charlie has said fizzy drinks should be replaced,with cider at least one week every night before going to sea it works for me. I recall very well how it worked for you when we fished the rips on that memorable trip some years back now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gas Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I recall very well how it worked for you when we fished the rips on that memorable trip some years back now Ok Paul 9/10 it wooooooooooorksssssssssss 4 meeeeeee AND i sleeeeeeeeeep oooooook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I used to suffer badly- what holped me was keeping busy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 As Charlie said, ginger biscuits, ginger itself helps to sooth and make you less likely to sick. If there is a chinese supermarket around your way, try asking for ginger candies, they are like boiled sweet but has the kick of ginger, you are probably talking about £1 or 2 so well worth trying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hmmmmmm don't you need to go out to suffer sea sickness??? Thanks for that Nige ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I suffer quite badly too but I generally take a couple of stugeron the night before and a couple in the morning before launch. Like Martin never been sick on them ...... except once when diving in the Red Sea, got sick at 40 meters and had to watch all the little fishes eating my breakfast. Personally, I also eat lots of sweet stuff to, For me, at least if i am going to be sick it tastes good on the way out as well as on the way in :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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