A few hours later, the cadet still cannot keep any water down and seems increasingly weak and drowsy. What should the skipper consider?

A. This has gone beyond normal seasickness — ongoing inability to keep fluids down, along with weakness and drowsiness, are signs of dehydration that may need proper medical attention. Consider heading back to harbour and seek medical advice (via the Coastguard if at sea) if it does not improve

B. Give them a strong caffeinated energy drink to wake them up

C. This is still completely normal and nothing further needs to be done

D. Tell them to push through it and carry on with the planned activities regardless

A. Tell them to read a book to distract themselves from the feeling

B. Send them below decks immediately to lie down out of the wind

C. Ignore it completely since seasickness is not a real problem worth addressing

D. This is likely the early stage of seasickness. Get them into fresh air on deck (not down below where it is worse), looking at the horizon rather than close-up objects like a phone or book, and reassure them calmly that it is common and manageable

A. Tell them to sit completely still and do nothing at all, with no distractions

B. Ask them to go and check something below decks to take their mind off it

C. Giving them a simple task at the helm or holding a line can genuinely help — actively steering or focusing on a task, while looking outward, distracts the mind and can reduce the feeling of sickness for some people

D. Give them strong-smelling food to eat immediately