Sea sickness

[Gamblin Guy]

Duct tape over the belly button, only thing that worked for me 4 yrs fishing in Alaska.

[fishngamereaper]

Pretty sure when I got my captain's license I seem to recall the USCG frowning upon marijuana use while running a boat.

[Magnum_Willys]

Duct tape over the belly button, only thing that worked for me 4 yrs fishing in Alaska.

huh?

[LabChamp]

Had a deckhand that got sick. Try Gravol. Buy it online from canada. 100% success rate on over 1000 uses over 3 years and many clients

[trophyhunt]

Had a deckhand that got sick. Try Gravol. Buy it online from canada. 100% success rate on over 1000 uses over 3 years and many clients

Is gravol like visteril, an anti nausea pill?  Best part is NO side effects!!

[fisheral87]

Puke and rally! 

[bradslam]

Pretty sure when I got my captain's license I seem to recall the USCG frowning upon marijuana use while running a boat.

Yes, most Coasties don't have much of a sense of humor.  Early in my fishing career, the government instituted the "Zero Tolerance Policy".  The Coast Guard would board your boat, search for drugs, and if ANY amount was found, could confiscate the boat itself.  It didn't matter it it was a single crew member that snuck on a joint without the skipper's permission.  What a nightmare that was. 

From a newspaper February16, 1989 article in the Los Angeles Times after the policy was revised:

The "zero tolerance" policy has resulted in the seizure of 113 vessels since it went into effect last March. It has been the target of heated criticism by boat owners, who contend that seizure is unjust punishment for violations that in some cases were no more serious than possession of traces of marijuana by a single passenger or crew member. Some of those boats later were returned to their owners after fines were paid.

Commercial fishermen voiced particular opposition after the seizure of more than 15 boats raised concerns that the transgressions of one crew member could endanger the livelihood of the entire crew. Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska), a principal advocate for their cause, declared that "innocent owners" were being "persecuted by well-meaning but over excited enforcement agents."

Even as strict as it was back then, guys still got away with having it on board.

[Rainier10]

I've had really good luck with the wrist bands that put pressure on the underside of your wrist.  I get seasick on banks lake if the wind and waves get bad.

[PolarBear]

Ginger is the only thing that works for me. The other stuff puts me asleep and makes it not worth while. I made it through 16 foot seas in an 18 ' center console with just ginger.

[Fishstiq]

Seasickness is different for everyone, and there is no wonder drug that fixes it every time for every person.  If there was, you wouldn't be reading so many different solutions here!  In addition, a person can outgrow what works for them.  10 years ago, Dramamine was all I needed.  Now it doesn't do anything at all to help me. 

Bottom line, you'll have to do some experimenting.  That will likely involve some unpleasant trips out to find out something doesn't work.  Hopefully it doesn't take long to find your solution!

FWIW, one of the solutions i haven't seen mentioned here with a very high success rate is called the Coast Guard Cocktail.  Basically an upper and a downer, Google it for details. 

[cavemann]

I swear by the scopalamine patch, although I like the anti nausea pill idea as well..  Both need Dr subscription and the patches are about $25 a piece on my plan so they are not cheap.  That said, the work for me and therefore well worth it.  You have to make sure you put it on the night before..  No drowsiness but it does dry you out a little.  I eat all day, have a few beers and chew without issues.

[rasbo]

The night before one must close the bar in town while singing Karaoke and doing shots.Hit the docks running and enjoy the long ride out to seeee,eea..lol  The patch has helped some folks Ive been out with,I feel for them..Stay away from the fumes from exhaust and hurlers

[tmike]

I'll do Bonine the first period in AK if it's gonna be rough then I'm good for the season. Wife and daughter use it and they are good to go. Take the night before and a couple hours before you leave. Doesn't seem to make you as drowsy as some of the other otc stuff.

[CallMeBigPapa]

I'll do Bonine the first period in AK if it's gonna be rough then I'm good for the season. Wife and daughter use it and they are good to go. Take the night before and a couple hours before you leave. Doesn't seem to make you as drowsy as some of the other otc stuff.

 
Bonine the day before and morning of.

Although nothing beats going multiple times and getting those sea legs under you.

 

[tmike]

And hope you don't have to change a belt, change an impeller, or bleed injectors. Then it's over.