Gonna Shoot a Wabbit Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ey up pigeonwatchers, i am going sea fishing on saturday, the first time for years. to stave off seasickness on previous trips i used to take kwells and they seemed to work for me. Is there a better alternative now? any recommendations. many thanks GSAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 A old skipper once told me to eat plenty of strawberrys before going to sea ------------------------------------------------------------ he said they will not stop you being sick but look very pretty coming back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern01 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Full English breakfast always did the trick for me. Do not drink the night before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Always yodel off the leeward side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archie-fox Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I use the little plaster behind the ear.. You can get them from boots...used them last year when I went to Aruba fishing.. No issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) I've not long given up SCUBA diving after 20+ yrs: my diving in UK waters most weekends has ranged from RIB's to large day boats and live a boards in the North Sea. I've been seasick many times and seen many others with it too. It really is a bitch. Horrible at the time (you feel you want to die) and quite debilitating afterwards. There are numerous propriety medicines. We are all different so each will affect us differently eg some brands make some people feel drowsy but not others. But the one favoured by most divers I know is " Stugeron". If the weather forecast indicated a lumpy sea state I would take two the evening before and one the following morning - read the instructions (too many people take them on the morning in question and the tablets do not always have time to take effect). If you do get seasick and are not driving afterwards then a good stomach settler is a port and brandy (in the same glass). Walm, calming and comforting. And, if you want to gauge the sea state use the website "windfinder". It not only gives you the wind strength, but also wave height and other info. Good luck. Tight lines. Edited May 27, 2015 by Bobba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I pinched some of my daughters 'Joyride'(?) which she used to take whenever we were going in the car. They worked well for me on the ferry over to the Isle of Man; even managed an onboard full English! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Tried many products but nothing helps me im always sick so will taking interest in your thread . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe1978 Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I'm not at work yet so can't give you the list just now but there are quite a few proprietary brands that have been discontinued or out of stock. If in doubt ask your local friendly pharmacist. 👍😃 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckandswing Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I stand on one leg whilst stroking a pineapple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 My son takes tablets and they seem to work , best advice I can offer is, no fried food for breakfast, maybe some dry toast, steer clear of drink/curry the night before, on board the boat dont do any close work ie tying rigs etc untangling even baiting up, move with the boat and bend at the knees to keep your head level, keep focused on the horizon. catch plenty of fish to keep occupied and if all else fails sit under a tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sat Rat Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Archie Fox, has recommended the best one the small plaster behind the ear is the way to go,the structural engineers on board my boat swear by them although you will need to stick them a couple of hours before you sail,also ginger is great for seasickness either the ginger snap biscuits....!,or the crystallised cubes you can buy from most health food shops. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 I don't suffer from it badly so may not be the best to give advice, but keeping your stomach full is a worker for me, and it means you can eat loads for medical reasons Stay in the fresh air, i.e. avoid places where it stinks of diesel, and keep looking at the horizon if your feel a bit wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 (edited) Old sailors used to use raw ginger. I have tried qwells. Tosh! Sea legs, tosh! Sturgoen or what ever they were called worked. But I find STANDING. Or laying down works. Standing whilst fishing, or if I am sick, laying down it stops the sickness. Edited May 27, 2015 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Eat tinned grapefruit for breakfast. It won't stop you being sick but it does taste exactly the same coming up as it did going down. The only sure-fire prevention is to stand under an oak tree and stay there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedge Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 +1 Stugeron +1 Ginger (crystalised better) +1 Light brekky +1 Scopoderm patches (used to need a script for that - worked well but made you a bit fuzzy at times) +1 Clean air - stay away from diesel fumes etc +1Try to stay near the centre of the boat +1 Stay hydrated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyska Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 +1 Stugeron +1 Ginger (crystalised better) +1 Light brekky +1 Scopoderm patches (used to need a script for that - worked well but made you a bit fuzzy at times) +1 Clean air - stay away from diesel fumes etc +1Try to stay near the centre of the boat +1 Stay hydrated Scopolomine (or hyosine) is available from a pharmacist now, it does have side effects though. Simple antihistamines like piriton works too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ey up pigeonwatchers, i am going sea fishing on saturday, the first time for years. to stave off seasickness on previous trips i used to take kwells and they seemed to work for me. Is there a better alternative now? any recommendations. many thanks GSAW Sea bands Acupressure wrist bands. wouldn't go on a boat without them.I was hanging from the night before had a fry up and it was very choppy.I felt great the rest of the lads were ill. Regards Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnphilip Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Roll a ten pound note into the shape of a pencil nip it between yer teeth, you wont want to loose that now :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol p Posted May 27, 2015 Report Share Posted May 27, 2015 Ginger nut biscuits work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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