motion sickness - want to be prepared for Easter

["Roger Giller" <>]

Hi Cheryl,

I still do a bit of off-shore fishing from small (6m) boats, though not as 
much as in my pre-birding days. Over the years I have found a routine that 
seems to work for myself as well as friends and family.
1. Don't change your breakfast routine. If you normally only have a bowl of 
cereal, just have that. If your stomach is used to Bacon, Eggs, Beans and 
Mushrooms on toast, don't surprise it by just having a piece of fruit.
2. We take either Travacalm or Dramamine at the end of breakfast. This 
usually equates to about an hour before we get on the water.
3. When on the water, look at the horizon regularly. This is also a great 
way to overcome the first signs of nausea. Motion sickness is related to the 
body's sense of balance and watching the horizon gives the brain a reference 
point other than that normally provided by the inner ear. We usually find 
that the quickest way to get sick is to put your head down to tie on a hook 
or similar.
4. Don't offer to help with the berley!

Happy Birding

Roger.