A boat trip, which is usually expected to be an amazing day with friends and family, can end up being a bad experience if you get seasick. Those who are not used to boating should take extra care to enjoy the experience. Here are 3 essential tips to reduce your chances of feeling seasick.
💊 Medication
There are several medications that can help reduce motion sickness. If you have a natural tendency to feel motion sickness when you travel by car and use your cell phone, it is quite possible that you will feel motion sickness on the boat. Therefore, seek guidance from your doctor to find out if there is a medication that is recommended for you to enjoy your day. These medications should be taken before boarding, since if the person is already seasick on the boat they are not very effective.
🍛 Food
Do not drink alcohol the day before your trip. Caffeine, highly seasoned foods, and fatty foods also increase the risk of motion sickness. A common mistake that many people make is to go on an empty stomach, which can cause even more motion sickness. The best thing to do is to eat a light diet and stay hydrated both the day before and the morning of your trip. A light dinner with protein and a breakfast of fruit, bread, and eggs is ideal.
📱 Avoid reading
During the walk, avoid reading, whether from books or on your cell phone screen. Your eyes and brain get confused by the combination of still words and everything else moving, making disorientation and imbalance even worse.
Seasickness is a very personal experience and varies from person to person. Following these recommendations does not guarantee that you will not get seasick, but it greatly increases your chances of having a better experience.