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A couple of notes:
– I was at a lecture by a VERY experienced sailor (300000+ ocean miles) who noted that “everyone gets seasick under the right conditions” 🙂 So it’s more of a continuum than get sick / don’t get sick
– At least one of the medicines available in the UK (Stugeron) is effective for many people WITHOUT the side effects. Unfortunately you have to go to Canada or Bermuda to get it.
– I personally get sick after many hours, but have found over several years of use that the ReliefBand is HIGHLY effective to extend that time. My partner (who is much more prone to get sick than I am) has had the same result.
– Last point: The ReliefBand is indeed putting a tiny electrical signal into the pressure point – it’s definitely worth checking with your physician if this might be an issue for you.
I’m a professor of marine biology and oceanography who has gone to sea with my students and colleagues for over 50 years. I also sailed 30 – 35′ sailboats from Maine to Nova Scotia and south to Grenada. My students and passengers have been challenged by rough seas. In the Aleutians during a 3 week research cruise everyone was sea sick. However, I found the only cure (Dramamine did not work) was Bonine. I saw everyone come out of their cabins. I didn’t see Bonine listed but it should have been in my opinion. Bob Steneck, South Bristol Maine.
Meclizine (Bonine) was my go-to in the US Navy after dramamine and patches did not work. several times I was one of the very few left standing. I knew aviators that were not allowed to take meds and used wristbands.
I found Reliefband had some merit. I wish they made it wider and more absorbent to wipe the vomit off one’s chin.
I have been a sailor for most of my life, enjoying offshore sailing the most. During that time, I have had to deal with being seasick at the outset of my cruises , trying a number of methods, that did not provide relief, with the exception of the prescription Transdermal scopolamine patch.
A couple of years ago, I decided to give low cost, over the counter, Bonine, a try and was pleased to discover that it has worked for me. I now use it as my first choice and keep a supply in my med kit for guests.
Rounding the north tip of Vancouver Island put us in full effect of the Pacific Ocean. My friend was almost immediately sick over the side. And we are on a large, stabilized trawler. The next day I offered my wife’s electronic bands. He was not sick the rest of the trip. So for me, they are a success.
In my 40+ years of sailing I’ve never been seasick to the point of vomit. Queasy, sure, but always able to manage it. My wife and crew, not so much, so they all invested in the Reliefband. This spring on our way from Bermuda to Norfolk, on my first queaz i decided to try the electric band. THIRTY SECONDS LATER, barfing in the bucket. So yes, it works for many – at least 4 of my crew – but it’s a no for me, Dawg.
I’ve relied on the ReliefBand for years now, and find the latest model(s) to be extremely effective. With no exaggeration, I’ve had people onboard who get queasy walking down the dock; strapping on the RB for the first time was a near miracle for them, allowing them to enjoy a day on the water for the first time in their lives. It’s also the only remedy I’ve ever found that can tame seasickness after its onset, with results ranging from only very mild symptoms persisting thereafter to a clear recovery. Placebo me no placebos: it works.
I am a medical acupuncturist in Rhode Island. We have used sea bands for many years and when people are beginning to feel nausea we put gentle pressure over the sea bands. They do need to be in the proper spot, which is an acupuncture point called master of the heart six. I am sure that the relief band would work also. Early in my acupuncture career we were out sailing with our boat partner, and their daughter who was college age. She was very nauseous and had some vomiting. I asked her if she was willing to try acupuncture and placed needles in the point noted above. We were about two hours outside of Cuttyhunk. She markedly improved and within an hour was asking for lunch. You can probably find master of the heart six with an Internet search.
Over 40 years–no expereince yet.
However, crew and family, occasionally at low levels. Fresh ginger in the cooking seems to help. Also ginger snaps, but only if baked with real ginger, and fresh ginger in salads. Me, I would probably bite into a bit of fresh ginger.
My wife is one of those “can’t ride in the backseat of the car or look down while driving/sailing” people and generally sails with me on a 2-4/10 queasiness scale. We just completed our second round trip to the Bahamas from Virginia and the relief band combined with Bonine BEFORE moving was very effective at keeping her at a 0-1/10.