How to Prevent and Cure Sea Sickness

I have tested all of the seasickness prevention and cures shown in this video so you can learn from my experience. Seasickness is no fun and it can ruin a a boating adventure. While no single method works for all I am sure you will find something in this video that will help you prevent and cure your seasickness.

[@videog7747]

Captain Lang, thank you for this. One of your best videos yet. Please keep them coming.

[@AnnexF]

All great tips! When I got sea sick yesterday, I threw up. Felt better instantly. Make sure to stay hydrated.

[@davedavids9619]

I used to get sea sick within 5 min after the boat I was on would leave port. That lasted for several years and must say that I have been immensely sea sick, literally hanging over the railing and throwing up until nothing came out. Then I bought my first boat, went out at sea and I still don't know why, but I got over my sea sickness. No matter how rough the sea now is, I won't get sea sick anymore. The one thing I always tell anyone onboard my boat is the moment they start thinking they get sea sick is to step forward and start steering the boat. 90 % of them don't have time to get sea sick anymore. Your suggestion to start breathing deeply is something I can attest to. When I was a military pilot we had this secret remedy for back seater who got air sick. Switch to 100 % and take deep breaths..........it would solve their problems. But I agree, if you are one of the people who get sea sick I feel for you, I know what you are going through, I experienced it myself and it is the most horrible feeling there is.

[@bking6591]

3 minute mark. "I get these earplugs at a gunstore" Auto gen caption reads "hardware store". Lol Orwell would be proud

[@4our31]

maybe it does this to make it advertiser friendly?

[@amooseish]

Seasickness is the body’s response to being poisoned. The confused inputs of visual cues versus inner ear orientation cues mimics the effects of many poisons. So the body acts to eject the poison - vomiting.

[@shootamcgaven7452]

Very neat

[@joeprimal2044]

I agree. I just wish this particular function of my brain had a manual override.

[@checkle1]

I really like the whole preventative section. It's all very accurate from what I've found as a marine biologist and a commercial fisherman. I would take it to another level though and say anything that might slightly upset your stomach on land will dramatically upset your stomach at-sea, if you're not used to the sea at the time (so after a day or so you can start doing these things). When I'm headed out to sea, I will not touch alcohol the night before, I will eat bland foods before the trip, and I will have maybe 1/3 of the caffeine that I normally have. But after the first day, I will start adding in fat and whatnot to my diet. You DO get used to it after awhile.

[@jamescobrien]

Sea legs fixed me. When I sat still, while getting rocked by the waves, I would get sick. Then I was told by a captain about sea legs, like going opposite way the waves are rocking. This stopped me getting rocked by the waves and shaking my stomach. When the boat goes up on your right side first lean into the wave, when it goes down the other side to your left side, lean into the wave again. This keeps you verticle at all times, your stomach stabilized, instead of the wave rocking you. This is how captains keep from getting seasick. You can sit and do it too, just keep your torso verticle at all times.

[@Tiffany-xr6un]

Do you mean when angle of wave is right- lean into the left (opposite) side? I get extremely seasick and cannot even snorkel

[@jamescobrien]

@@Tiffany-xr6un No, when the boat is angled upwards right, lean right to stay verticle. Yeah, if you get sea sick while snorkeling, there isn't much you can do without taking a product. You are the first person that I ever heard of getting sick by just snorkeling.

[@stevetamacc]

That's exactly what I was going to post. Bend your knees and let your hips get flexible. Let your knees absorb any pounding. You can Hang on to a bar... but don't let the bar push or pull you. Also keep your eyes on the horizon. Don't focus on the center of the boat and have the horizon on your peripheral vision. Focus on the horizon... its the most stable thing out there. Go outside and breath air. Remain calm and enjoy the ride. I find that yelling "woo hoo" and "yeah" helps when the seas are rough. The more positive you are, the better. And don't dwell on "am i getting sick". Think about how much fun you are having! Enjoy the ride!

[@JamieStallingsworth]

Sea sickness not only physically scars you,it mentally scars you. I went out on a boat this morning off of the Gold Coast in Australia and I got violently ill. The vomiting doesn't stop. It is by far the worst thing that has ever happened to me.

[@stevedyer5902]

Unless you have experienced it for several hours, you have no idea had bad it is.....

[@Jesuschristitsjasonbourne3]

@@stevedyer5902 lol I have experienced it for days and I have it worse than anyone. But my originally comment is still accurate

[@r.l.mcdermid6034]

@@ottobkilt2917 yeah you're a pick me up sooo

[@redeyes3847]

@@Jesuschristitsjasonbourne3 imagine losing to a boat

[@thereverendsam413]

I've been seasick for hours several times. It sucks enormously, but it's nowhere near the worst thing to ever happen to me. I salute your good fortune

[@misspruexoxo6982]

What an awesome video. Straight to the point and very helpful!

[@robertleggewie4121]

This seems to be the most comprehensive of seasickness preventative measures out there! Thanks Captain Lang!

[@mollifywings279]

You have a nice voice that's easy to listen to. Also thanks for the tips as I don't want to be the nearly boy hanging off the side of the boat all day

[@timpsensky5181]

I was a sailor in the US Navy in the 80s and 90s and I got sea sick my first time out. We were still in the Chesapeake Bay and the weather was calm. I did have a big greasy breakfast with lots of eggs. I have about 4 1/2 years of sea time and that was the only time I got really sick. There were a few times in the North Atlantic or going around the tip of South America when I would start feeling queasy or start getting a headache, but usually going above deck for fresh air and looking ahead as you said took care of that. Laying down in your bunk or doing the breathing exercises also helps. You would be surprised how much a 565 foot Cruiser that displaces over 9000 tons gets tossed around in big seas.

[@kpfani]

30 yr navy sailor told me until you get your sea legs, Eat, eat, eat, until youre stuffed. lots of bread water and most important, ice cream. really worked. one of the most used machines in the galley was the soft serve machine.

[@charlesreed5506]

My first underway, i was delirious from the motion sickness. I remember going to see doc and he gave me that shot, i was SIQ for 24 hours, and i slept for like 23 of those hours 😂😂😂

[@benwilliams2135]

@@charlesreed5506 How long before you got your sea legs? Cheers

[@charlesreed5506]

@@benwilliams2135 it took a couple of months

[@jeepinintexas6215]

Damn, I went on a fishing boat off the coast of Galveston 2 years ago. First time out on the ocean in a boat. The ride out to where we dropped anchor was fine. About 15 minutes after dropping anchor and rigging my fishing pole, I felt really queasy all of a sudden. Then I hurled a minute or two later and then hurled 2 more times shortly after that. I don't remember eating anything that morning and I took Bonine like 45 mins before getting on the boat. I don't know how you guys in the Navy do it lol. My dad was shipped over to Vietnam in the 60s for the war on a boat. He told me that some of the people on the boat were sick the whole 20 something days it took to get over there.

[@dseakin]

Very useful video, thanks for posting some new methods I had not heard of before.

[@mint-o5497]

I only get sea sick when I think about getting sea sick! I was fine before I knew what sea sick was wtf lol

[@viqster]

you too? lol...i think that part of it is mental

[@seanstrickland4970]

Just did my first boat dive... just thinking about my head going side to side makes me feel sick after yesterday

[@NoNo-of8uo]

ME TOO I’m so glad I’m not Alone with this

[@greatlakesanerca7765]

Those who think they may get seasick never disappoint themselves.

[@andrewgonzalez6078]

Me to wtf 😂😂😂I was always around water then when I got older and found out about sea sick I get sea sick

[@EvilUnderTone]

I've always found the best solution to motion sickness is to be hydrated and to eat sensibly. I do suffer from motion sickness but if I make sure I am fully hydrated before going to sea I don't suffer.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

Thankyou a lot for this! Very informative and helpful. I hear that 90% of seasickness is mental. So thinking and predicting it could affect you. That's freaks me out! I never got seasick in my life (and hopefully never!) but these are helpful so I can still prevent it. And prevent from thinking about it!

[@jimjames1358]

Thumbs up for including the ear plugs...best and easiest remedy for sea sickness

[@CaptainLang]

Thank you for your comment and thumbs up... It helps a lot!

[@offroaddemon1991]

I didnt realize this was a thing but after boating when i come back home i wear earplugs at work it helps me alot for some reason i dont get sick on the boat but get it after im home on solid ground for days after

[@Oakleaf700]

@@offroaddemon1991 Mal de débarquement.......I feel the solid ground rise and fall for several days. after a time on the rough sea

[@morganmorales9474]

@@offroaddemon1991 i dont understand the contribution of wearing earplug against seasickness,pls explain.thank you.

[@offroaddemon1991]

@@morganmorales9474 well Morgan I'm going to be honest I'm not a doctor and not 100 percent sure what it does exactly.... but I do know that it helps me I'm assuming it has something to do with equalizing pressure in the ear drum just like those earplanes they sell for flying it slowly releases pressure from ur ear at the same rate... Other then that I just know after I go out boating in my boat on rough days and come back to land the ground feels like its moving and when I start to feel sick or vertigo coming on because of it I pop in ear plugs and it all goes away it's a miracle lmao hope that helps a little!!

[@robertroark2943]

A weird way for me to not get sea sick is jumping in the water for 5 mins. If I’m feeling sick I jump in and after that I’m perfectly fine. I’m on a boat all day long working as a commercial diver. That always helps for me. Or keep my eye on the horizon, not the water! This video was very informative thank you!

[@CaptainLang]

It's not weird...When the water is warm and winds light I have tied a line on sea-sick passengers let them get in the water. Cured them every time. I didn't include this in my video in fear someone would jump overboard with out a tether or in water that is too cold. Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@damian8mac8]

I had the notion to jump in while I was drift fishing and getting sick down in Fort Lauderdale.. but I didn't want to get banned lol

[@drjacko1]

Extremely helpful video! Thank you so much.

[@NHL4740]

Great ideas. Dramamine can be as bad as sea sickness itself. In Australia the best product we have is called “travel calm”. I’m keen to try the ear protection.

[@k1mgy]

Hold your eyes on the horizon and allow your body to naturally stay perpendicular to that point. I do this for 30 minutes or so in rough seas. Works for me.

[@WILSON.1]

This has never worked for me, over years and years of sailing....

[@clashfacebook3033]

@@WILSON.1 what have you done to prevent it?

[@WILSON.1]

@@clashfacebook3033 Nothing has ever really worked. Some of the common things (Dramamine, staying hydrated, bracelets, patches, diet, sleep, ginger) have helped, but it can still occur.

[@clashfacebook3033]

@@WILSON.1 just joined the coastguard and it came on once which enabled me to work haha

[@TroyReedUTUBE]

I've used this method and it worked on my last trip to Ensenada

[@DrShout]

My wife gets seasick on an inner tube on a lake. We went out on an evening gambling cruse in February (hard weather month). I bought her the ReliefBand. A electronic device worn like a wrist watch. She was on the slot machines when the weather turned on us and she started to feel sick… she turned the band to setting 2 (settings 1-5 on the band), 5 seconds later she was back on the slot machine having a great time. As we left the casino deck on our way up to the dance deck, the corners and dining deck were all occupied with people seasick. I like to solo sail and there is never a good time to get seasick, so I take the ReliefBand with me just in case.

[@jpstygar]

I learned, that seasickness in most cases comes together with high levels of histamine, i.e. due to meals with cheese, tomatoes,wine, beer. To counter them, you can use high levels of vitamin C. I always have a box of vitamin C powder on board and take about 300 mg per day with mineral water. It seems to work.

[@gerardodominguezespinoza8043]

Thank you! I love fishing, but I get really really seasick. So I am definitely going to try this

[@hillarym4550]

I had my airports in when I was sick today, it really helped!

[@leleetran9738]

Very helpful - Thank you Captain Lang.

[@CaptainLang]

thank you

[@nheeren1]

Great video! I tried the heavy drinking the night before, and lots of coffee in the morning trick. Worst day of my life. Wouldn't wish on anyone. Staying below with diesel fumes helps as well. :) Smooth sailing.

[@Danny-rk7dg]

Lol

[@happyscrappy370]

hahaha

[@anthonydewson418]

Pmsl so funny! Ohh dear can’t stop laughing! Love your sense of humour 😂😂😂 diesel fumes , happy sailing!! Love it!!!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@freeshz96]

Next time drink vodka.

[@dimitargerov3139]

Sounds like my experience last year... No drinking the night before anymore

[@Wanderns]

Thank you for share! I will try ears plug.

[@christikovach6394]

Thank you so much captain Lang !!!

[@thanoskobbi2467]

Thank you for making my fishing trip a success!!!

[@CaptainLang]

I am happy you found my video useful and thank you for letting me know!

[@gaivu343]

Thank you Captain Lang for sharing 🖒🖒🖒

[@dseakin]

Thanks for some new ideas.

[@N0body247]

They dont want to do deep breaths because they are probably afraid of puking.. yet the reason they will puke is a constricted diaphram which the breathing exercise relaxes. Guess they dont realize that when you tell them about the exercise. Good video. I didnt know about the earplug trick.. i dont get sea sick but my wife does. Gonna have to test it on our first cruise. Love the vid.

[@CaptainLang]

Thank you for your comment and complement. I hope you find the right combination of "Cures" that work with your wife...As a happy wife makes for a happy husband.

[@BadNewsLexis]

I was on a fishing trip last night and everybody got sick. I fought it for about two hours with just breathing through my nose & letting it out by my mouth till my bud threw up next to me. The crew called me a trooper for fighting on. Thanks

[@KingDarkHacks]

@@BadNewsLexis I have phobia of vomiting so this is basically horror story to me

[@lacetmiel]

Prescription scopolamine patch works for many and is long lasting. Remember to place it a few hours before it is needed and remember to bring sunglasses since it will dilate your pupils. Does produce drowsiness in some folks.

[@owencamo2]

Good tips, will try em out

[@Dillon3672]

Thanks for posting this. I have three days in a row on a deep sea fishing boat here in cabo. Was feeling very stressed because a couple days ago I went out and was sea sick for nearly 4 hours.

[@lachlanoneil8938]

How can you be sea sick for that long, I don't usually get sea sick but one time I smelt some off bait and it was on for a few mins I felt very shit and then spewed up like 5 times in a row and instantly felt better, drank water and then kept fishing and didnt even complain at all.

[@lowelltackett3323]

I learned this simple trick almost 7 decades ago, sailing aboard the Kia Loa out of Waikiki Yacht Harbor - the boat's skipper, a Mr. James Black, quickly handed my 12-year-old self a small glass of beer when I became ill one afternoon. IT WORKS! 'Nuff said...

[@gradowik]

i had similar symptoms on every mean of transportation as a child - i found some cure. Shall the vessel size allows don't sit, don't lay down - stay on Your feet and let Your muscle/brain react to any vibrations / change of balance. Find right frame of reference for Your brain - like focusing on horizon on fast moving cars, or some vertical surfaces attached to Your vessel, when it swings like pendullum (case of a ship). It's all about two thing 1) conflicting frame of references, (eye signal vs gravity/inertia signal) 2) we have own "weak points" - certain positions of head where applying even small acceleration, even smallest variations in g-force makes us feel bad. Learn this weak point, understand the movement (movement of experienced direction of gravity) and let Your muscles do the job.

[@malva6176]

Hold on how does this work lol?

[@jimquantic]

Thank you for posting--What works for me, and most people, is Scopolamine, the "patch" (with Scopolamine) MUST be applied, the night before as he mentions. How do you know if it is working? When you get up in the morning, you will find, that IF you have serous dry mouth--it is working. Here is one more thing, a sail boat works much better than a motor boat, why? Because the sail boat "bites" into the water and off you go, you do not tend to roll side to side. It is the side to side motion, that gets you. But use "the patch", and put it on the night before.

[@CaptainLang]

Thank you for your comment. It is important to also tell people when recommending the patch that some people get very sleepy on the patch and so they should take the appropriate precautions. You are 100% correct that the night before is the best time to start!

[@parkerssafes]

There's a Canadian version of Dramamine that's called Gravol. This stuff works splendidly if taken in time as you mentioned.

[@michaelrizzo5492]

Awesome information. I just did everything wrong on my first ocean sail

[@damian8mac8]

Me too lol

[@ceeshat]

Thank you captain! :3

[@andrewc7363]

Great video!!

[@richardvila3]

Will try it next time, thanks

[@rickytran5216]

Awesome Video!!!

[@snoozakid]

I laughed when I saw the bagel..... my first deep sea fishing trip with my church my breakfast was a bagel and purple gatorade... took me a long time before I could eat a bagel again.

[@fullstack_ninja4345]

These are great tips, wish I watched this video prior to going out fishing last week. 5-6 foot waves, had little sleep, and coffee on an empty stomach. Recipe for disaster!!!

[@CaptainLang]

Thank you for commenting. Hope next time it's much better!

[@TimberlakeTigerGirl]

I'm the only one in my family that doesn't get seasickness. Whenever we went whale watching as a kid, even when the ocean was rough, I'd be out an about trying to get the best view. Meanwhile, my mom and sister would be stuck inside the tour boat trying not to throw up. My sister is the worst of us, and my mom would be fine unless the waves got really choppy. The only bad experience on the ocean I had was when I almost went overboard; we hit a pretty rough wave and I was leaning too far out. I was barely caught by a couple who were standing next to me. If they had reacted even a second later, I would of fallen into the water, which was freezing given it was off the coast of Oregon. The tour guy got upset with me since he had already warned not to do that. My mom was mad too since that scared the daylights out of her.

[@isuk]

Talking about motion sickness makes me motion sick

[@zeroplague]

I had a lifelong dream of being a pirate. Unfortunately, I get severe seasickness. My family tells me I look ridiculous wearing pirate clothes all the time nowhere near the water.

[@terrywilson1813]

After sailing for the first time I felt a little dizzy and and light headed in the beginning so I closed my eyes for a minute put my head down sitting upright relaxed and put my mind on something else and it passed pretty quick

[@WillN2Go1]

Thanks. Good tips, things to try...er, not very good methodology. (If it works that's okay) I'm a sea kayaker and I don't get sick very often, maybe 1 out of 100 long paddles off shore. I've tried ginger capsules, raw ginger, ginger candy works the best. One piece will do it. Bonine? My sickest bought was while taking this. Dramamine. Makes me sleepy. I went to Van Nuys Airport to go flying with a friend. I didn't want to be late, so I left my house an hour early, took some Dramamine, got drowsy, went to the wrong entrance of the airport, fell asleep, missed the flight, lost a friend. Don't look at details on board.On a whale watch boat I was explaining sea sickness and I noticed the pattern on their shirt. I got sea sick. I'll try the ear plug. Sounds interesting. When I paddle I don't consider that I've done anything unless I get beyond the breakwater and feel the ocean, when I get sea sick I notice the sea seems a bit different. The combination of two wave fronts creating a swirl. I'm surprised there doesn't seem to be a comprehensive study of sea sickness.

[@CaptainLang]

I have a new video where I talk about the latest scientific research... kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWPRg6xvg6ySpsk

[@SpaceCattttt]

I remember being on a cruise ship going across the North Atlantic during a storm. There were 35-foot waves and people were literally emptying the contents of their stomachs all over the floor. Everywhere you went, you saw people crying, in pain and agony and praying for death to come swiftly. Meanwhile, I was walking around, wondering if perhaps there'd been a case of food poisoning at the restaurant. I didn't feel sick at all. In fact, I quite enjoyed walking around on the swaying floors because it felt like being drunk while being sober. So it was more funny than anything else. And then I went to bed, read a book for a while, before falling asleep to the rocking movements of the ship.

[@CaptainLang]

You are lucky when everyone else is sick and the smell of their sickness is strong it can make even the seasoned sailor ill.

[@SpaceCattttt]

I suppose you're right. But I sort of take being "immune" for granted. It might be related to the fact that I grew up on a farm. I mean, when city folk smell manure, their reaction is often similar to that of those who were aboard the ship. But to me, it actually smells good! Not that I'd stick my nose in it or anything, but it smells like my childhood, so it's weirdly comforting. I never throw up either. I've only done it once when I had a stomach flu,and I was given something to induce vomiting, in order to clear the system.

[@tomassmith2312]

teppolundgren damn same shit happened to me when I was on a deep sea fishing trip. The only people that didn't puke where the stoners who fished. The captain knew we smoked but he'd rather smell marijuana than puke and we where in International waters so he didn't mind us Smokin J's and hitting it from the pipe. But he told us though before we even get into American Waters either smoke all your stuff or you better throw it overboard.

[@dylanm3181]

greatest captain ever! But its true. Once you're in international waters, anything is game. Especially drugs lol. I don't know about other stuff though

[@dylanm3181]

you are blessed sir. Unfortunately my poor stomach sometimes can't even handle looking at boats moving up and down the ocean's waves. For example, while watching "Life Of Pi", i got extremely seasick just from the shots of the ship going through the storm. Had to flee the room because i was getting so nauseous

[@montanawhite5699]

I got carsick as a little kid. Just a 30 minute ride would be too much for me, would have to take multiple breaks and I’d normally throw up. Got a little better as I got older. I stopped throwing up but still wanted to. Then I started driving and I’m mostly cured. The sea is another story, I bought a 15’ scupper pro to fish with. Took it out today, lasted maybe 30 minutes. Enjoyed the first 5. I love shoreline fishing but kayak fishing looks so fun. But one of the worst feelings is being motion sick. And on a boat is the worst. You can’t pull over and take a break.

[@CaptainLang]

I hope you try my ear plug suggestion and the breathing trick from my video. If you do please let us know if it works for you.

[@michaelwarlow4398]

Thanks CL that was informative and hopefully helpfull :-)

[@CaptainLang]

Thank you for your kind words... Also check out my "Sea Sickness Prevention Exercise" video. I am also working on a "Staying Healthy at Sea" video so be sure to subscribe so you will know when it's done.

[@richardweston4493]

Marijuana cookies/edibles has been the only cure that’s worked for me and I’ve tried all these mentioned with everyone failing. Makes reggae sounds good too 👌🏼

[@TehElusiveMoose]

Do you think a wireless earbud would be effective enough, or would that not be deep enough for the desired affect? I'm getting on a 5-hour ferry in 36 hours and pretty nervous about sea-sickness. Really appreciate the video!

[@CaptainLang]

Please use just one earbud

[@jackmortimer329]

Ship's crew members have recommended eating a green apple. I have only tried this once with good results but i need more data points.

[@CaptainLang]

That's one I haven't heard of but I will try to find a victim willing to test it so we can add more data points... Thank you for the idea.

[@Hunter-yy4es]

Captain Lang Sailing tutorials I've heard it works from an ex coast guard, I haven't tried it myself but seeing other people mention it I might try it.

[@missdemenor]

Apples make me sick 😪

[@eljefe1153]

Excelente idea. Works well for me too.

[@daviddyer3416]

Regarding the wrist band/pressure point preventive, I have found it to be the more effective than the pharmaceuticals, as there is none of their side effects (drowsiness, feeling dopey, dry mouth). It works best by putting them on before bedtime the night before going out to give them time to take effect, and leave them on until back at the dock. I have never heard of the ear plug trick before, will give it a go. The use of ginger is a good idea. I wonder if peppermint would work.

[@CaptainLang]

I just posted a video review and test of the EmeTerm electronic wristband. You might find it interesting.

[@davidturner8301]

@@CaptainLang the point on your wrist that the wristband electrocutes etc is the point that a workmate of mine mentioned he burnt using a cigarette lighter etc. He worked on cruise ships for years and said that if you burn yourself on that point you will never get seasick ever again. Interesting to note. Though I'm not sure how long the flame needs to burn you or contact needs to last to be effective long term

[@nataliecavalli331]

Great tips, I will be trying a few of them. I get extreme motion sickness. And, off the subject, where did you wife get that hat from? ❤️

[@CaptainLang]

Also watch my "Sea Sickness Exercise" Video for some extra help! I got my hat from a local Flee market...I have no idea of the brand...sorry.

[@nataliecavalli331]

Captain Lang Sailing Tutorials I will definitely check out the exercise video! TY! 🐳

[@lennymcmillion]

Staying busy prevents it the best. People get seasick on charter fishing boats because the crew is doing all the work, and using their brain while you sit there watching the waves. Get up and learn something from the mates or go up top and talk to the captain... Don't even drink two beers the night before. Drinking beer WHILE on the boat helps prevent seasickness for sure. If I start feeling it, I drink ice cold beer. It's just enough to calm my brain down I guess.

[@adityaarya9908]

I always carry a bottle of soda. That thing really helps me

[@CliffArmijo]

7UP, sprite, ginger ale....All the sodas I've used when feeling sick to my stomach. Doesnt always work but they have been effective before.

[@WILSON.1]

I use the old English method. Drink a bottle of rum each night. The next day, you'll be throwing up for about an hour and won't be able to tell whether you're sea sick or hungover.

[@TwoTrees777]

Im a US citizen and grew up fishing on lakes in Minnesota, now I live in the West Indies where I have attempted many times to go on the Atlantic sea to fish on small panga style boats. Well I made an attempt at it again yesterday and boy! I still cant get ahold of why i get sick. Thankfully I didnt puke this trip ad I tend to semi pass out when I puke. I really want to get ahold of this sickness so I can go out and fish with my significant other but it always gets the best of me each time. We also dont have access to the tablets like the US but the dramemine (sp) I have tried and still get sick I have also tried ginger to no avail I saw someone mention take the ginger night before I will try that one next time I go out.

[@CaptainLang]

Don't take ginger the night before it's only Dramamine or the patch you take the night before. Ginger helps if taken while your at sea. Also try watching my "Sea Sickness Prevention Exercise" video.

[@jimhall5472]

For some reason, as long as I'm driving the boat, I don't get seasick. If I do get sick, if I lay down it goes away.

[@N3AN34]

Same here

[@SCUBONZIES]

Artie Lange ;) Thank you .

[@Oakleaf700]

Transderm scōp .......a blessing.

[@CaptainLang]

I have found that for many people it takes longer that a few hours to start working which is why I recommend putting it on the night before. Better yet why not watch my seasickness prevention exercise video and give that a try?

[@Oakleaf700]

@@CaptainLang I Will :) Probably night before is best for the transderm scop.

[@CraftingDivision]

Ive found that getting in the water and swimming for a few minutes helps when im sea sick. Another time i was feeling sea sick all morning took a nap on the boat eventually and when i woke up i felt great.

[@CaptainLang]

Yes...Getting in the water works well however if the boat is moving it's a little Dangerous. Thank you for your comment... I should have included both of your suggestions in this video.

[@breannslife3136]

Okay Thank U 😘

[@blen_dysstudio3487]

I tried the bracelet when i went to a whale watch and it worked pretty well.

[@johnrudy9404]

Another poster said dive in water. Always wondered about that. For me, the heat, even slightly warm weather and calm seas. I really think If I were distracted by an emergency, it would go away. Also, always wanted to try an experiment. Get in boat with blindfold on. Ride bay, ocean, bay,etc. Have some ask me how I feel in either location. Fishing bay, no problem. Soon as ocean, green. Must be in my head

[@CaptainLang]

A blindfold doesn't work... it's more important to keep your eyes on the horizon.

[@abusufiyan8111]

Sea sick.. i got this thing in a boaty day.. nd that is the most badly day for me... like iam going to die... 😵😵😵... sea sick is very bad situation... thx fr this advice.. 👍

[@tomassmith2312]

pot and ginger tea helps.

[@sofijagorovenko6288]

Ginger helped me :D

[@mimiz7937]

I got seasick one time. It wasn't fun. I don't go out on the water anymore. That's my prevention! 😅

[@jeffhodge7333]

Inhaling slowly and deeply through the nose increases Nitric Oxide in the bloodstream, which makes all blood vessels dilate so blood pressure drops.

[@CaptainLang]

Wim Hof is a good source of information on the benefits of deep breathing. It also lowers the amount of carbon dioxide making the blood it less acidic. I also go more into the breathing and cite some papers in my new "Sea Sickness Prevention Exercise" video.

[@Bramslootmans]

1 earplugg really helps!

[@onephatsloth]

I'm going on my first cruise next month and I've never had a problem with motion sickness in my life, best to be prepared just in case though. Thanks for the video and hopefully I don't get sea sick, but at least I have some remedies if I do! 😁

[@rob4b]

Gave up sailing i loved it but couldn't get over being sea sea sick all the time.

[@hillyj1]

Would a headphone work in place of the earplugs?

[@CaptainLang]

As long as it is an, in the ear, earbud type headphone and just one ear.

[@jag0937eb]

interesting advice

[@CaptainLang]

Thank you...check out my other sea sickness videos including "Sea Sickness Prevention Exercise"

[@jimb2855]

I was in the Navy. If you feel sea sick, lay down flat on your back. Works great.

[@bhaydenca]

Eyes open or closed? Look at the ceiling ? Thx

[@shakom-o-astal5406]

I could confirm this advice 100%, it worked quite well for me after I was affected by the nausea.

[@matteochewie4373]

You are evil

[@jimb2855]

@@bhaydenca lay on your back, eyes opened or closed.

[@zorilaz]

Yeah it works I was in the navy as well. If you stay flat you're absolutely fine you don't feel much at all. Everything is great. But if you stand up while the ship is still moving, you gonna get sick again. So that's only for passengers. You get sick go in your room stay in bed you gonna be fine it's gonna pass in minutes. But don't stand up lol

[@ashborn4697]

Personally I like rocking and moving with the boat it keeps me stable

[@rosiebertolotti7659]

Thank u x

[@hillyj1]

The last time I went on a boat I used Dramamine and ginger. I was fine

[@spiderjump]

it is largely genetic . very choppy conditions will make anyone sick. some people seem to be very prone to get sick even if the conditions are slightly choppy.

[@moniquevanderjagt8135]

I go on a lot of boat party’s and dance never get sea sick but if I go on a boat and just sit there I’m gonna be dead as

[@Surfercurtis]

The ONLY thing that has ever worked for me is BONINE and that’s it. Every time it works!

[@jimj2683]

You should read about the othotech device. It cures motion sickness by sending out a vibration to your cochlear nerve so the brain thinks the signal is noise.

[@CaptainLang]

I couldn't find any information in my Google search. Could you tell me the name of the device?

[@lmaoDDDDD]

I didn't know anything before a fishing trip I took recently, got 4 hours sleep, drank coffee, ate a sausage mic muffin then got on the boat, an hour in I thought I was about to die, the nausea was the best part, I held it in for 2 hours until I felt better, but there was only 10 minutes of fishing time left, should've puked, but my pride got in the way.

[@fimfengius]

Alcohol is definitely a cure. But very small amounts in order to mitigate peripheral nerve impulses. And it must be taken in advance. 4 cl Aquavite every one or two hours. I combine it with a bun. I haven´t tested bagels yet but they will probably work quite well.

[@amooseish]

Seasickness is the result of body thinking it has ingested poison. Poisons can interfere with cerebral processing of visual and inner ear positioning... dizziness. This is why visual frame of reference that is static conflicting with motion causes body to want to expel the possible contaminant, and why going on deck to coordinate visual reference of horizon is helpful.

[@CaptainLang]

Most of what I am referring to is why some people get sick and other don't. I talk about some new research in my newest video "Sea Sickness Prevention Exercise" check it out.

[@kimlong-sf9ke]

I get sick at the dock. It's bad.

[@that90skid.]

I went deep sea fishing today with my uncle and man I never felt so sick ‘ I wish I watched this video before , my mom made fun of me and said “ I don’t have my sea legs “ lol .

[@scottysscandinavia5793]

Learning how to fly aerobatics helps a lot. In fact, totally eliminates it.

[@CaptainLang]

You are 100% correct. However, for those who lack the means to do it I have a another video called Sea Sickness Exercise that works too.

[@hitmizan]

I would think anything that would fix naseau would help. I googled and found out Marijuana of all things helps w sea sickness. I've also read valium helps. So I'm gonna use a several pronged approach as my trip doesent get ruined.

[@CaptainLang]

In addition watch my sea sickness exercise video!

[@maxl3189]

Lol that's a great trip

[@vanislerider7311]

Add ginger ale - provides carbohydrates and fluids.

[@CaptainLang]

This is a great suggestion. Thank you for post it.

[@tanksouth]

It’s the motion In the ocean

[@yolettejames9763]

is it thrue inner water yiu will not get sea sick