I used to have a couple of bottles of coke and ginger biscuits for the first few days. My theory is that you need energy/stimulant and hydration. The coke is ba

I used to have a couple of bottles of coke and ginger biscuits for the first few days. My theory is that you need energy/stimulant and hydration. The coke is basically sugar and caffeine and liquid. The longer it is in your stomach the more you will have absorbed. I like ginger biscuits anyway and they are also very sugary. Oh, and the coke doesn't taste any different coming back up. The article started with the phrase: The worst thing about being seasick is knowing you are not going to die. but I've heard this phrased better as: At first, you are afraid you are going to die, but then, you are afraid you are not going to die.