Everyone who has been on the ocean, knows all to well the feared sounds made from its passengers, the sound of someone loosing their lunch, as unpleasant as seasickness can be, there is actually science behind it. Found to be most prevalent in migraine patients, females and children under twelve, seasickness can affect anyone from young to old, male to female and even family pets have been known to get seasickness. So why do some people seem so susceptible to seasickness? The answer can be found in several theories of thought. First, the size of the vessel can have a huge impact on how smooth the ride is, most larger yachts have more stability and those that are fairly decent size will have stabilizing systems installed in order to make the ride more enjoyable. The smaller the craft the more the vessel rocks, causing a feeling of weightlessness, thus causing seasickness.
Most doctors commonly refer to seasickness as motion sickness, not the other way around. Shortly after departing a vessel because of seasickness, doctors have clinically diagnosed travelers as suffering from motion sickness, a chemical process which causes the brain to misfire on all cylinders, confusing the mind into a feeling of constant movement. Inner ear processes which effect equilibrium can often give a patient the feeling of "Spinning" or "Weightlessness." Sometimes most problems cure themselves immediately upon leaving the vessel , while for others, symptoms can last for days, commenting "I can still feel the boat rocking!"
I do know from experience that I can be on a vessel for several days non-stop and can still feel the motion days after being on land. This is very common. The best coarse of action is to tell your potential guest to be prepared, ask your passengers if they have ever been to sea, find out if they have any medical conditions which the skipper needs to know about. Keep carbonate soda and Dramamine (anti-nausea medication) on board in case someone does get sick. Being prepared is the best alternative to being caught from port without the ability to help someone in need. Seasickness can ruin a well planned trip and if the weather catches you unprepared, even the most salty of sailors has been known to hug the rail.
Most doctors commonly refer to seasickness as motion sickness, not the other way around. Shortly after departing a vessel because of seasickness, doctors have clinically diagnosed travelers as suffering from motion sickness, a chemical process which causes the brain to misfire on all cylinders, confusing the mind into a feeling of constant movement. Inner ear processes which effect equilibrium can often give a patient the feeling of "Spinning" or "Weightlessness." Sometimes most problems cure themselves immediately upon leaving the vessel , while for others, symptoms can last for days, commenting "I can still feel the boat rocking!"I do know from experience that I can be on a vessel for several days non-stop and can still feel the motion days after being on land. This is very common. The best coarse of action is to tell your potential guest to be prepared, ask your passengers if they have ever been to sea, find out if they have any medical conditions which the skipper needs to know about. Keep carbonate soda and Dramamine (anti-nausea medication) on board in case someone does get sick. Being prepared is the best alternative to being caught from port without the ability to help someone in need. Seasickness can ruin a well planned trip and if the weather catches you unprepared, even the most salty of sailors has been known to hug the rail.
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