Sailing Zataravideo
How We Handle SEASICKNESS! 🤢 (Ep 351)
26 de febrero de 2026 · 18 min · 129K vistas · The Bahamas
Sailboat cuts through choppy sea under stormy sky
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The crew of the 50-ft catamaran Zatara manages seasickness during coastal passages by staying on deck in fresh air, avoiding screens and the galley, and resting.8:01 While some crew members use wristbands or medication, others find these remedies ineffective and prefer to wait for their sea legs to develop, which typically takes 24 to 48 hours.12:21 The crew emphasizes that vomiting should always occur in the head rather than over the side to prevent falling overboard.8:21 During a recent transit from the Bahamas to Fort Lauderdale, the crew navigated the Gulf Stream in calm conditions to pick up guests, noting that consistent, rough sea states often trigger nausea more than occasional rolling.10:24 The crew suggests that prospective sailors test their tolerance through charter experiences before committing to boat ownership, as seasickness is a common reality of the lifestyle.9:01 Upon arrival in Fort Lauderdale, the crew prepared for maintenance tasks, including a planned battery bank replacement.17:37
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