For years I had major problems with seasickness during almost any
boating experience, despite trying all the usual drugs; I once even had
to be flown out of the Pribilofs, after losing 16lbs. in 10 days of
being aboard a research vessel.
In 1984 I inadvertently stumbled upon a cure: I bought a windurfer and
became so addicted to the sport that rough seas now make me eager to get
out on my board and play in the waves! I haven't been seasick since '84;
instead of dreading rough weather I think of how much fun it would be to
get out there and sail. On boats I still make a point of staying outside
for the fresh air and a view of the horizon, but my previous affliction
is gone. It was an expensive cure, but it's drug-free and much more fun
than choking down a pill!

Check out our lakes web page!
http://waterquality.metrokc.gov/waterres/lakes/index.htm

Kevin Li
King County Environmental Lab
322 W. Ewing St.
Seattle, WA 98119-1507

kevin.li at metrokc.gov




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>From: Mickey Gibson[SMTP:gibson at olympus.net]
>Sent: Sunday, September 14, 1997 3:47 PM
>To: tweeters at u.washington.edu
>Subject: Re: Pelagic Birding Drugs
>
>At 12:48 AM 9/14/97 -0400, you wrote:
>>Hi Tweeterz..
>>Im due to go pelagic birding on the 10th out of Westport..and I >
>
>I am subject to seasickness, and believe me, it isn't mental, as I truly
>love going out on boats, which I do on any possible occasion. My doctor
>prescribed Meclizine tablets for a trip to the outer Hebrides in Scotland
>recently. That was really lucky, as we hit about ten hours of the roughest
>water I've ever seen! Everyone was being tossed around the boat--But, the
>Meclizine worked. I even ate my dinner when the sea calmed down a bit!!
>
>Good luck. 'Tis better to be safe than sorry.
>
>Mickey Gibson
>Sequim, WA
>
>