So what does the weather have to do with our gear tip?  Sometimes the best equipment we can have to make our dives more enjoyable is something to combat a bout of seasickness!  Regardless of what you call it, seasickness can ruin your vacation.  Some think you are either prone to it or not.  While this may be somewhat true, even the strongest of guts have been known to toss once the seas really turn nasty.

 

The good news is there are numerous options available to fight off this dive killer.  Pills, patches, bands, watches - they all have some level of effectiveness.  Which works best for you really depends on your level of acuteness.

 

For those with a mild case, ginger might be the ticket.  Ginger candy probably ranks as our favorite, but pills, ginger ale and even ginger root can all do the trick.

 

If you are prone to seasickness every time, you might be better off medicating prior to your first boat ride.  For over the counter, we prefer Triptone, a pill you take every 4-6 hours, over other alternatives like Dramamine, which can make you drowsy.  For even more effective relief, a prescription to Scopalamine, or Scopaze, will be your best bet.  Offered in either a pill taken every 8 hours, or a patch effective for 3 days, this drug does wonders in relieving symptoms.  The downside to any of these options is you must start your treatment prior to getting seasick.

 

For those wanting more immediate relief, bands and watches are another option.  While pressure point bands provide relief to some, we much prefer the watch style Relief Band.  This is the one solution that is most effective for immediate relief of symptoms (ie feeding the fish). 

 

Finding your right solution might be a bit of trial and error.  But the next time your boat's a rockin', don't be shocked to hear your tour operator spout to beware the Ides of March!