Whitsunday Charter Boat Holidays Nov 1, 2009
Pack polarised sunglasses, suitable footwear, sun protection and seasickness medications. Soft bags stow better than hard cases. (Suite101.com)
Rockets Get To Game At Golden State By Boat Oct 30, 2009
No cases of seasickness reported so far. "You know, our first boat ride together, you want to make a memory," Brooks said with a smile. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Czech Immigration to Iowa Oct 24, 2009
Combined that with seasickness and poor ventilation, a powerful stench was created below decks. During 1854, one out of six passengers became seriously ill or died, cholera being the main culprit. (Suite101.com)
China's Antarctic expedition experiences worst storm Oct 24, 2009
The dining room on the vessel, which could accommodate more than 100 people, was frequented by just 20-odd crew members in the past few days, as most have been felled by seasickness. Wu, himself was plagued by seasickness, took pains to manage to eat some food. (Xinhuanet, China)
Eco-pirates of the Antarctic Sep 1, 2009
They've survived fear and icebergs and violent seasickness and saved the lives of hundreds of whales. They've seen Antarctica and had a life-transforming experience. (Salon)
NSW winds sweep 30 kayakers out to sea Aug 30, 2009
Paramedics treated a 20 year-old woman who complained about seasickness and feeling cold. She was taken to Byron Bay Hospital in a stable condition. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rowers spark 12-hour sea rescue Aug 24, 2009
The first radio distress call was received from a rower suffering from seasickness at 1030 BST.. The coastguards were able to direct Sennen Cove lifeboat to the rower, who was found holed up in the cabin of his boat. (BBC News -- UK)
Cruises for those who want something different Aug 10, 2009
(Not all the differences are positive: stairways that require gymnastic dexterity; cabins that only Houdini would love; and increased likelihood of seasickness on bobbing boats that are, effectively, buoys with a mess hall ... Strengths include decent cabin size (these are, essentially, hotels sitting on a barge), a strong sense of history and elegance, almost zero chance of seasickness and even less chance of being stopped by the maritime police for speeding. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Now, a floating apartment complex Aug 4, 2009
Seasickness should be no pro 00004000 blem as the complex will float on a massive concrete foundation that is designed to remain perfectly stable as the water rises and falls. Designed by Koen Olthius of Waterstudio in the Netherlands, the Citadel will house 60 luxury apartments, a parking garage, a floating roadway, and boat docks. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Reading the North Aug 2, 2009
Weakened by seasickness and chaotic cystitis, about which she did not dare consult the ship's doctor, she broke down when the sailors' response to the sight of land was to drink themselves into oblivion. My 1st exploit on being lowered into the yawl, was to turn my back on the company and cry myself sick. (Anchorage Daily News)
The young man and the sea Jul 27, 2009
They suffered seasickness and, in the eyes of the boys, didn't pull their weight. In the film, Martin doesn't hide his displeasure, brother Beau is similarly unimpressed and Schmidt does his best to play peacemaker. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
He was sick of the fishing scene Jul 9, 2009
"Missing Person - A young man who had watched far too many episodes of 'Deadliest Catch' tried his hand at fishing in the Bering Sea but was unable to work due to extreme seasickness. After the penniless youth was booted from his boat in the village of Atka, a passing couple took pity on him and agreed to give him a ride back to Unalaska on their small vessel. Days later and pounds lighter, the young man disembarked in Unalaska and was not heard from again by the couple. They were concerned for... (Anchorage Daily News)
Channel Yearning: 3 VU Alums Seek to Swim the English Channel May 9, 2009
Seasickness can be issue, not just for those swimming but the passengers on the boat. It is in many ways a test of mental as well as physical fortitude. (Villanova.com)
Wrist Acupuncture Or Acupressure Prevents Nausea From Anesthesia, Review Finds Apr 17, 2009
The wristbands used to prevent both postoperative nausea and vomiting are the same sold for seasickness, travel sickness, morning sickness and chemotherapy-related nausea and vomiting. The Cochrane reviewers found that compared to sham treatment, stimulation of the P6 acupoint can significantly reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting after surgery, with few side effects. (Science Daily)
Vt. town prays for hostage's safe return Apr 11, 2009
"It's very hot. We are talking the Indian Ocean, near the Equator. Seasickness will definitely be a factor. This is uncomfortable. You can't sleep. There are no beds. There is no running water.". He added: "I think the Somalis are quite frightened and Captain Phillips . . . knows time is on his side.". (Boston Globe)
Sea, ice and war Mar 28, 2009
I had doubts about going around Cape Horn, having previously experienced terrible seasickness. I wouldn't have gone if it wasn't for the fact that I was told that in the 21st Century things had changed - that there were now patches you could get to deal with this sort of thing. (BBC News)
Best Tips to Prevent Seasickness on... Mar 21, 2009
Best Tips to Prevent Seasickness on a Cruise: Learn How to Avoid and Control Nausea When Cruising ... Best Tips to Prevent Seasickness on a Cruise ... Best Tips to Prevent Seasickness on a Cruise. (Suite101.com)
Virtual reality tests balance treatments Mar 18, 2009
Sea bands are often used for seasickness. Other study participants have noticed much greater improvement from the virtual reality part of the study. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Budget bonanza Mar 15, 2009
Bar Harbor Whale Museum Sure, going to sea hoping to spy a whale is a blast, but if the price is prohibitive or you're prone to seasickness, there is this free museum, operated by College of the Atlantic's Allied Whale research program in collaboration with Bar Harbor Whale Watch Co. Highlights include a video of whales in their habitat, a life-size model of a prehistoric walking whale, a 29 1/2-foot humpback whale skeleton, seals, marine birds, and interactive exhibits. Open late May to... (Boston Globe)
We Didn't Know We'd Crashed Til Sea Hit Our Ankles Feb 20, 2009
" Despite the dangers, one of the copters reached the liferafts and winched three of the survivors, who were suffering from seasickness, to safety. The navigator on board the Nimrod, Flight Lieutenant Kevin Ross, 30, said the rescue pilot did "an amazing job". He explained: "The weather was very bad. The fog and cloud level was extremely low. (Glasgow Daily Record)
COLUMN: Captains wives courageous Feb 20, 2009
For many, it was a great adventure, despite fierce storms, seasickness, pirates and shipwrecks. One captain s wife was Sally Lavender who died in Melrose in 1915 at age 85. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Ghosts linger on California's Angel Island Feb 17, 2009
- Don Lee was 11 years old and recovering from seasickness when the SS President Coolidge anchored in the San Francisco Bay in the summer of 1939. The boy had spent weeks in the luxury liner's steerage on the voyage from Hong Kong, struggling to sleep beside the rumbling of the ship's engine. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Fight seasickness Feb 11, 2009
Remedies help to keep seasickness at bay ... At some point, almost every traveler suffers from seasickness or some other form of motion sickness ... Remember, your vulnerability to seasickness is not a reflection of your fortitude or machismo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
UM duo on their way to Antarctica Feb 11, 2009
She has also bought me bangles with magnets which are supposed to help with seasickness, he said. More News lect> Go. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Darwin: shy teen, med school dropout, dad of 10 Feb 9, 2009
Darwin suffered from seasickness every day aboard the Beagle, but spent nearly three years happily hiking on land exploring mountains, jungles and the pampas, collecting fossils, birds and plants and describing in detail the geology of a continent wracked by earthquakes. Back home in England and by virtue of his family's wealth, Darwin was free to pursue his science, amass data, compile detailed notebooks, publish volumes on his varied natural science discoveries from the Beagle voyage and talk... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Say what? Welcome to our ever-louder lives Feb 8, 2009
Not for nothing does noise come from the Latin word for seasickness: nausea. There was a time when noise pollution was considered a matter of national importance. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
* SUNDAY PROFILE: Darwins dawn Feb 8, 2009
Despite chronic seasickness, the young man was thrilled. My mind has been, since leaving England, in a perfect hurricane of delight and astonishment, he wrote. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
