I get seasick.

This wouldn't be a problem, except that I love to go sailing!   When I'm not seasick it's wonderful.   When I'm the skipper I can choose where we go and avoid the bumpy bits. When I'm not - and especially when I'm on courses leading to Yachtmaster (nearly there!) it's a problem if it's more than slightly bumpy. It's better than it was, even when I don't take anything, but I can never do enough at a time (I believe it takes a couple of weeks) to get really used to the motion.

I've tried: Stugeron, Dramamine, Avamine, Hyoscine (Scopalamine) and those funny little elasticated wrist bands with a hard bit to press on a supposed pressure point on the inside of the wrist. I've also made the ultimate sacrifice and laid off the booze for a couple of weeks before trips, as a very experienced yottie friend has recommended. Some of these methods work sometimes.

(I've also tried Nelson's patent cure, made famous in song by Tom Lewis but it does detract from the sailing a little).

Anyone know of anything else I can try?


Steve