How to Prevent Seasickness on a Boat Trip

No one wants to get it, but it can strike anyone on the water very suddenly: that nauseated and dizzy feeling that signals a bout of seasickness. Resulting from the misalignment of feedback that the brain receives from the eyes and the inner ear (your center of balance), seasickness is just what motion sickness is called when it’s on the water. Here are some ways to prevent it from ruining your next boat trip with friends and family.

Don’t Drink

Alcohol has a dehydrating effect on the body, and dehydration can make you feel lightheaded and sick to your stomach. Obviously, these are two symptoms you want to avoid, since they’re associated with seasickness. Avoid alcohol for a day or two before your voyage and don’t drink at all on the boat. This should help your body better calibrate to the motion of the waves.

Have a Light Snack

Avoiding food entirely won’t serve you well if you’re feeling sick to your stomach or dizzy. Instead, try having something gentle to eat that can help settle your stomach. Good options include crackers, bananas, apples, granola bars, toast, or nuts.

Avoid Bad Smells

Any kind of noxious odor can make you feel worse if you’re prone to nausea. If you’re on a fishing boat in particular, you should steer clear of the livewell or baitwell so that you aren’t faced with those heavy smells. Try to avoid cooking food, as well, or any strong perfumes.

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