The cadet asks what they could do differently next time to avoid feeling so sick. What is good general advice?

A. There is nothing anyone can do in advance — seasickness cannot be prepared for at all

B. Anti-seasickness tablets (such as those available from a pharmacy) usually work best when taken well before setting off, not once already feeling unwell — getting good sleep beforehand and avoiding a heavy or greasy meal right before sailing can also help

C. Tablets only work if taken after symptoms have already started, never before

D. Eating a very large meal right before sailing is the best way to prevent seasickness

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