Dunno about the difference down there vs. up here (my b-i-l blew chunks out of P.V. while the rest of us cranked on sailfish, but he'd never been in any kind of sea before).

I DO know that if you're taking Dram. while you're sick you're taking it WAY too late. Take it hours in advance, and as mentioned before, taking one before bed and then again in the a.m. before you go out is a good call.

When all else fails, remember to chew whatever you eat (grease is bad, carbs is good) real well. That way you don't bust any blood vessels in your eyes, and the chum disperses better.