You never know when a boat ride is going to go sideways. Hence, most people’s brain starts signaling nausea, which is hard to get down. The good news is that you can take certain measures to mitigate this sickness.
Following are a couple of drinks and recipes that can help you control motion sickness:
Gin
They say, “Don’t drink and drive!” Well, the same falls true for sailing. There are plenty of solutions trending in the market that claim to cure motion sickness, from wrist bands to tablets and spectacles, which claim to ease dizziness. However, a glass of gin and tonic can ease your stomach in just a couple of minutes… of course, when you are not behind the wheel.
This happy medicine provides a compelling picture of the horizon. It has stomach-calming effects brought to you by carbonation and quinine. Lastly, it mutes your sensory conflict and allows you to feel the wind in your hair and enjoy the sail.
Quinine also acts as a defense system against malaria and muscle cramps. Let’s not forget the historical maritime significance it holds, which adds more value to it. There are plenty of other magic cures, but if you are looking for something simple, we suggest you restock your bar.
Ginger Tea
Have a thermos filled with ginger tea in your hands when boarding the boat. Most people get seasick in the first few minutes. As soon as their stomach settles, they return to their normal self. Ginger has anti-nausea properties.
It is hypothesized that ginger lessens nausea associated with seasickness by elevating plasma vasopressin and stopping gastric dysrhythmias from developing.
Peppermint Drink
Peppermint is a runner-up when it comes to soothing motion sickness. Here’s a simple recipe for a non-alcoholic peppermint drink that you can make at home and pour in a bottle:
Ingredients
- Club Soda
- Sugar: ½ Cup
- Water: ½ Cup
- Peppermint Extract: ¼ Teaspoon
- Eggnog: 2 Cups
- Vanilla Ice Cream: 5 Scoops
- Crushed Peppermint Candy: 1 Cup
Directions
- Combine water, peppermint extract, and sugar in a saucepan
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, lower the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes
- Turn off the heat and cool the mixture for 3 to 5 minutes.
- In a blender, combine peppermint extract mixture, vanilla ice cream, eggnog, and two tablespoons of peppermint candy. Pour the mixture in a bottle and let it chill until you leave for your sale
- When on the boat, pour this
- When onboard, fill a glass with the peppermint drink and top it off with club soda
If these remedies don’t work for you, grab a can of Pepsi or Coke. The phosphoric acid in these drinks helps reduce seasickness. The ingredient Emetrol is a drug that controls vomiting, also found in these drinks. You can also eat saltine crackers to absorb any acidity.
If you are looking for quality floating docks for your personal watercraft, visit the EZ Dock website. They offer different boat docks for residential, commercial, and industrial use. They also provide different accessories that help make your dock safe and secure. For more information, call (800) 654-8168.
