I would add to all this excellent advice DO NOT drink orange juice or eat
anything with a high acid content.
All the best,
Steve Gibb
> On 14 Nov. 2016, at 6:29 pm, Paul Dodd <> wrote:
>
> Hi Tania,
>
> Here's the sort of information I would convey to a first-timer:
>
> Most boats used for pelagics are either game fishing boats, cray boats, or
> occasionally small trawlers that have been converted for passengers and
> fishing - as such they are low on comfort and high on utility...It is
> absolutely essential that anyone going out on these vessels has taken
> seasickness medication, or absolutely knows they won't get seasick. By
> seasickness medication I do not mean "natural" remedies, ginger tablets or
> anti-seasickness bracelets that some chemists insist on trying to palm off
> on unsuspecting punters - I mean the full strength antihistamine medication
> like Travacalm (blue) or Kwells. Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on
> your point of view) you can no longer purchase Dramamine in Australia -
> which was particularly effective. It would pay to try to contact John Weigel
> or Dave Stowe, both of whom suffer from terrible seasickness, but managed -
> with a combination of drugs - to survive the experience on multiple
> occasions. Th other most important thing is to EAT - even if you don't feel
> hungry. You will feel less sick with a full stomach. Also, drink - both
> water and fizzy drinks - the carbon dioxide in a soda has a mild
> seasickness-supressing effect. Don't lie down. Sit or stand and maintain a
> view of the horizon!
>
> Paul Dodd
> Docklands, Victoria
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Birding-Aus On Behalf Of
> Tania Ireton
> Sent: Monday, 14 November 2016 6:40 AM
> To:
> Subject: [Birding-Aus] Query on "comfort factor" of Portland and Port Fairy
> pelagic boats
>
> Would anyone be able to advise on the relative comfort level and stability
> of the boats that are used for the Portland and Port Fairy pelagics? I have
> been asked by a friend of mine who is susceptible to seasickness but who is
> determined to see more seabirds. Thank you.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Tania
>
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