does anyone else get LAND sick

[trihull75]

I am new to boating and i have been getting sick after i get off of my boat sometimes its just feeling like i am still rocking and just today it put me on the docks thinking i was going to pass out it really scared me.
thanks

 

[solar7647]

Re: does anyone else get LAND sick

Well there are a few things that may help. It is just that you are not use to being on the water so it is messing with your equallibrium. Try to counter act the movement of the boat while on the water if pitching one way lean the other way, If your boats big enough try standing for periods of time while out, try not to have extended trips on rough water. Make sure you keep the bow into the wind and waves it will be easyer to adjust if the movement on the water is more up-down than side to side. You will get use to it over time. If it still happens then you just may be pron to motion sickness. Sucking on pepermint may help, also gingerel, or get some dramomean from your local drug store. Good luck I hope you get over it.

 

[jay_merrill]

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For some people, this is not unusual for a short period of time. It could also be an indication that you have an slight ear infection or other problem affecting equilibrium. If it does not subside, or is now at a level that is something more than a minor concern, a trip to the doc to have it checked might not be a bad idea.

As far as the normal side of things, I once spent a year going to sea for weeks at a time. After returning to port, I sometimes felt as you are describing for several hours - I was just so used to walking about the vessel compensating for seas all the time, that my body had to get used to a solid surface again. It always went away and there was nothing physcally wrong.

 

[marine4003]

Re: does anyone else get LAND sick

Delivered a boat from Charleston SC to Annapolis MD ,outside most of the way..she was a 48' Trawler (Grand Banks) slow boat..spring,so plenty of heavy sea's..docked at AYC,went to the store 2 blocks away.while walking (staggering) didnt have my land legs yet..a cruiser pulled up and asked if i was OK...Explained i wasnt drunk..but had been at sea for 5 days & just got in....The Officers laughed..and stated most of the residents had the same dilemma 'cause _" Annapolis is a drinking town..with a sailing problem"
You'll be fine..actually its a small case of seasick..try 1 of those wrist gizmo's..it'll pass...

 

[tallcanadian]

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For sure it will pass. Once you get your sea legs, you will be fine.

 

[v1_0]

Re: does anyone else get LAND sick

I am new to boating and i have been getting sick after i get off of my boat sometimes its just feeling like i am still rocking and just today it put me on the docks thinking i was going to pass out it really scared me.
thanks

You need to get a parrot to perch on your shoulder. The talons pinch your Brachial plexus (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brachial_plexus). The pinching is similar to acupuncture, and it inturrupts the "movement" signals in the sympathetic nervous system.

 

[gonefishie]

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Oh man what a perfect excuse. Honey, I HAVE to spend more times on the water to get my sea legs.

 

[81 beachcomber]

Re: does anyone else get LAND sick

"a drinking town..with a sailing problem"
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Oh man what a perfect excuse. Honey, I HAVE to spend more times on the water to get my sea legs.

hahaha

 

[jjacobs007]

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after awhile you will enjoy it.feels like your still boating.makes for good dreams

 

[Shizzy]

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Oh man what a perfect excuse. Honey, I HAVE to spend more times on the water to get my sea legs.

and I NEED to buy this parrot.

 

[BuzzStPoint]

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My youngest is like that.
We'll go out and for about 30 minutes after he still feels like we are out on the water...

"I just tell him he's got water in his brain and it's still sloshing around"

 

[CaptainKev]

Re: does anyone else get LAND sick

Delivered a boat from Charleston SC to Annapolis MD ,outside most of the way..she was a 48' Trawler (Grand Banks) slow boat..spring,so plenty of heavy sea's..docked at AYC,went to the store 2 blocks away.while walking (staggering) didnt have my land legs yet..a cruiser pulled up and asked if i was OK...Explained i wasnt drunk..but had been at sea for 5 days & just got in....The Officers laughed..and stated most of the residents had the same dilemma 'cause _" Annapolis is a drinking town..with a sailing problem"
You'll be fine..actually its a small case of seasick..try 1 of those wrist gizmo's..it'll pass...

When I lived in the U.K. the American Navy ships would dock at Southampton. The sailors would run from the ships to the pubs without a problem, but they sure got an attack of land legs when the pub closed.......funny how that happened.
Kev.

 

[jakebrake]

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Have your inner ears checked. sounds like labrynthitis...seriously. not a joke. the dizzy spells can be pretty severe.

 

[puddle jumper]

Re: does anyone else get LAND sick

Simple solution get back on your boat and go for another ride problem solved.

What an excuse hunny cant get out of the boat or I will get sick can you go get the truck/ trailer I will wait here.

 

[kenmyfam]

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It may never actually go away but it should get much easier to deal with the more you go boating.
What a great excuse !!