ORCV Melbourne to King Island

Heave Ho! FREE trial of Anti-Seasickness Device.

Boats move on the ocean's surface and sometimes in the air, too, as Andrew Brice's pic here of the BBB shows.

Now there are only a few sailors I know that never feel a bit uneasy at some point. For some, it's a quick spit in the direction of the leeward rail, let the next wave clean the area and they're back on the job. I have even seen one of this site's most famous characters turn over the side for just a second, swivel back and crack the next can in the process!!! Respect or what...

Seriously though, many get horrendously afflicted and some stay below for the remainder of the journey. I am sure they do not feel the best at letting their colleagues carry the load, but it cannot be helped. Most sailors who talk with me about the issue swear by the patches and the drugs, whilst effective, can leave you feeling a bit like you just had an all-weekend bender with Charlie Sheen. So what about something that taps into your own internal systems (the patches work on acupressure points, I understand), but isn't as irritating or likely to come off at some point?

Energy Force have released the 'Sea Biscuit' and we have some for you to try - absolutely Free of Charge. The US Military is doing the same BTW with the Energy Force band, so it's not a joke or as bad as the late Peter Brock v Holden thing with the Polarizer... (Yes Ross - You do have to be old and a petrol head to get that one - OK?! Cryptic Curnow is alive and well thank you...)

The company's Managing Director, Damian Gill, had this to say about their product, "Our 'Sea Biscuit' band is tuned to regulate the body's own electrical system, by optimising the Autonomic Nerve System (ANS). Due to the day to day stresses of life (mobile phones, florescent lights, AC electricity etc), our ANS is often out of whack and affects our energy levels."

"The Energy Force band has been proven to instantly optimise the ANS, so as the body can work at its most effective level. We have tailored the band for sea sickness, by laser imprinting specific frequencies and thus created the 'Sea Biscuit'. We believe it will instantly alleviate the feelings of sea sickness and have conducted small case studies, which have garnered very positive feedback. We now want to expand this into a larger case study involving ocean racing. Our previous test results for the standard bands can be found HERE. Unlike other products on the market, our device does not need to be in constant, direct contact with your skin, just next to it, not above other clothing. i.e. like a loose wrist band ala Lance Armstrong style, not a tight watch band. Also the best thing about our band is it can be used again and again and again. When they are released for sale, they'll be a one off investment that should be as important as a life jacket, flares and an esky for any boat. Thank you for helping and we feel confident that you will get the results you are looking for", said Damian.

"There are many colours in our range and these are the most popular", he then added.

As mentioned, you can now trial the Sea Biscuit for FREE, for yourself in time for King Island and then Port Fairy and Apollo Bay, should you find it successful. Limited to the first 20 participants. All you have to do is:

1. Request your size in an email to the Office and then swing by to collect it just before the race.
2. Not use any other sea-sickness medicine or device for the event and either A; wear it when you start to feel uneasy and monitor how long it takes for their symptoms to subside or B; have it on from 12 hours before so as the body can adjust and don’t take it off while sailing - this latter path is for those who experience severe sea sickness and would usually opt to take tablets to counter sea sickness.
3. Provide some feedback, based on your experiences.

Give it a go... It's yours to keep for future events too!!!!!!!!!

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	Councillor Island on the left, as seen from the plane... Remember the currents!!!!