Re: Seasickness (Donald)

Donald - When he get sick does he stay out long enough to get it "out of his system"? If so, does he not feel better afterwards? Does he get seasick every time in all conditions? I wonder if he has an inner ear issue that could be corrected? I ask because I am fairly susceptible to seasickness but I know what causes it for me so I can avoid it most of the time ie: lack of sleep, greasy breakfast, being below in heat and humidity. As I have said before I was seasick for 27 hours on the Annapolis to Bermuda Race. We left Annapolis on a 36 footer which had a much softer ride than my old 30' boat that I was used to and drive all the time. We were in 15-20 kt winds on the nose all the way down the bay with 3-4' waves and I was green 30 min into the race. The only thing I could eat was oatmeal cookies. Once I got my sea legs I felt great but it was a miserable existence for me and another guy (also sick) for an entire day and night. Driving the boat helps immensely too. It doesn't make it go away but it calms the stomach. By the way, I can ride roller coasters all day but the softer rides that sway gently can make me green. I can go upwind all day long but downwind can be queasy due too less or no wind in my face, an awkward rolling of the boat and generally hotter. Also, when driving, I am not looking at the horizon as much and am looking up at the masthead fly a lot and behind me. Good luck with him. I agree with bringing friends out too. It'll take his mind completely off it . .. unless they get green . . . then all bets are off! Paul West Adventure Kwest '80 Cal 39 In a message dated 2/4/2010 10:47:23 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, dn… [at] sbcglobal.net writes: My son's name is Chris -- Christopher Robert (middle name after my Dad) -- and he hates going out on the boat?! His problem is seasickness which he inherited from his mother. I have never known a Dutton to get seasick until Chris. Sorry to put a pinch on the "Chris" and sailing theory. I still have hope. His mother overcame her seasickness and became quite the racing crew. Perhaps as he grows older his system will adjust? I am keeping my fingers crossed. Until then, we camp a lot! Donald Dutton, 1986 Cal 33-2, "Quantum Evolution" "Twenty Years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the things you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ........Mark Twain From: Chris Campbell <clcampbell@chartericlcampbell@> To: Cal_Boats@yahoogrou C Sent: Wed, February 3, 2010 11:08:01 AM Subject: Re: [Cal_Boats] Cal 20 chris123 wrote: Btw, read the GOB article on that fine CAL-25, lad who owns it is also a Chris. Coincidence? This is getting weird in a good way of course. The lesson is that if you want your kid to be a sailor, name him or her Chris. Chris Campbell