Please note that I did not write this of this cure....just relayed the letter that was published in Yachting World magazine. Here's another reference posting <http://boatdesign.net/forums/showpost.php?p=66402&postcount=8> ______________________________________________ From: "Maurice & Louise-Ann on AKAMA" <nunas@nunas.com> > Brian, > > Thanks. From experience we know that ginger cookies work, and > crystalline ginger is even better, but the effects are short lived, just > an hour or two. > > How about ascorbic acid (vitamin C)? Is one does enough or does one > have to stay on it until better weather? Brian Eiland beiland@usa.net www.RunningTideYachts.com distinctive expedition yachts