I love boat diving but am prone to seasickness; any tips?
A Though the fish tend to appreciate a seasick diver, no one else does, least of all the diver. Often the boat trips along Curacao are calm and you shouldnt have any issues. But the sea doesnt always cooperate. There are a number of medical routes to take, including Dramamine and wristbands which emit mild electric pulses. I recommend asking your doctor for the latest innovations; make sure to tell her youre planning to dive. Aside from that avoid excessive alcohol the night before, eat a light meal an hour prior to departure, drink plenty of fluids, stay outside and in the middle of the boat, and keep your eyes on a fixed point like the shore or horizon. Try to be the first one in and last one out of the water as the boat rocks the most once it is stationary. Failing all else, if you must get sick, do so on the leeward side of the boat. Be careful if you still feel nauseous once you go down; vomiting underwater can be dangerous. Remain calm, leave your regulator in place, and swim slo
