Feeling queasy?

Take the helm, focusing on the horizon. If the boat is overpowered, reduce sail. If you are close-hauled, ease sheets and fall off.

When going below, take your foulies off in the cockpit so you’re not struggling out of them below. Minimise time working below. The faster you get back on deck or lie down, the better. Lying down is thought to decrease nausea by stopping histamines reaching the brain.

Avoid lying down in your foulies for extended periods, to lessen the chance of hypothermia.