PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - SEAFIT - jak čelit mořské nemoci
A practical guide to preventing and managing seasickness while on board. Physician and sailor Dr. Stefanie Kamke and ocean sailor Sönke Roever explain the causes of seasickness and offer practical strategies—covering nutrition, medication, breathing and mental techniques, and balance training, both on land and on board.
Seafit – How to Prevent Seasickness and Enjoy Your Voyage
Seasickness can ruin the first few days of a boating holiday, weaken the crew, and even pose a safety risk at sea. However, it is neither a sign of weakness nor an unavoidable fate; it is simply the body’s reaction to conflicting sensory signals—a reaction that can be understood, managed, and, to a large extent, trained for. *Seafit* combines a medical perspective with practical experience gained over thousands of nautical miles, guiding readers toward a positive goal: becoming "seafit"—feeling comfortable and at ease while at sea.
What You Will Find in This Book
What seasickness is and who it affects—how it manifests, and how to spot the early signs in yourself and your crew.
The origins of seasickness—the role of the inner ear and semicircular canals, the sensory conflict model, and the influence of histamine, as well as the impact of stress, anxiety, and learned behavioral patterns.
Medications and other remedies—pharmaceuticals, acupuncture and acupressure, herbal treatments, dietary supplements, and other measures. An appendix provides an overview of seasickness medications available on the Czech market. Psychological techniques – positive scenarios and goal-setting to actively induce relaxation.
Movement and balance – acclimatization, sleep, steering, orienting oneself to the true horizon, and "seafit" exercises for both land and on board.
Crew management – steps a skipper can take to keep the crew in good shape, even in rough seas.
Who is this book for?
It is intended for anyone who suffers from seasickness—or worries about it—as well as skippers who want a happy and capable crew, and families preparing for their first charter. It is also useful for divers, anglers, and passengers on ferries or cruise ships. Its clear structure and illustrative diagrams make it easy to put these tips into practice on your very next voyage.
About the authors
Dr. Stefanie Kamke is a general practitioner from Bremen and an avid sailor who also gives lectures on preventing seasickness. Sönke Roever has logged over 100,000 nautical miles, including a circumnavigation of the globe; he is an author of books on sailing and the founder of the portal Blauwasser.de.
Book specifications
Authors: Dr. Stefanie Kamke, Sönke Roever
Publisher: IFP Publishing
Number of pages: 160
Format: 148 × 210 mm
Binding: Paperback, sewn (V4)
Printing: Full-color
Additional details
Category: Sailing Manuals
Weight: 0.35 kg
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