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Helpful Hints.

Let's face it, seasickness happens. Regardless, there are a few things that you can do to help prevent it from happening.

• Get plenty of sleep the night before.
• Avoid greasy foods the night before and the morning of the trip.
• Dress warmly.
• For some, ginger works - start three days beforehand.
• Take a seasickness pill at least a half hour before the trip.
• Pack plenty of food and beverage. Food and beverages are not sold on the boat.
• Bring a hat and sunglasses.
• Think of all the great birds and mammals that you will see!

• Stay out of the cabin. Fresh air is the best remedy.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Try to keep eating something.
• Ginger capsules may work.
• Try a dab of White Flower Oil on your upper lip.
• Scopalomine patches work for some people.
• There's a handful of other remedies that people have tried. No one item works for everybody. Ask your friends.
• Think of all the great birds and mammals that you are seeing!

• Relax.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Eat!
• Think of all the great birds and mammals that you saw!