Strategies to Prevent Seasickness on Your Boat

It’s the dreaded feeling of mariners everywhere: that lightheaded, nauseous sensation that keeps you clutching the railings of your boat, unable to enjoy your experience on the water. Seasickness, which is what motion sickness is referred to when it’s not on land, is a common plight and anyone can experience it at any time. Here are some ways to prevent it from happening to you or your passengers.

Avoid Alcohol

As you already know, alcohol can make you feel nauseated and dizzy on its own, so it only makes sense that adding it to a boat trip will only increase your chances of getting seasickness. In fact, it’s best to avoid drinking for a day or two before your voyage so that you aren’t feeling hungover at all when you board the boat.

Eat Light Snacks

While you may not want to eat much if you’re prone to nausea, having a little bit of food in your stomach can actually help keep you feeling better. Light snacks like bananas, applesauce, granola bars, or crackers are all good options.

Use Herbal Remedies

Ginger and peppermint are two herbs that people have used for centuries to quell stomachaches. Sipping on a cup of peppermint tea or sucking on some ginger candies can help to settle your stomach without you having to take any medications.

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