Posted by Jock on October 21, 2005 at 15:18:54 from 81.79.209.48 user Jock.
In Reply to: Re: Finish on Scarab and Trafalgar posted by Joy on October 21, 2005 at 14:49:38:
Exactly as I said. Bigger boat on the sea. It's all to do with the period of oscillation. Even in a flat calm a boat rocks. If the period of oscillation is similar to that of the inner ear's balance mechanism your brain gets confused and you can get seasick. Little boats, including sailing dinghies and Thames skiffs have a much shorter period of oscillation than heavier boats. They rock merrily about without anyone feeling seasick.
Of course, if the little boat is out in a sea storm, things are a little different. The boat's natural oscillations are as nothing compared to the slower, but much greater, motion of the waves. But for your first sailing lesson I suggest we stay inland. May I suggest hiring out a nice half-decker from Hunters Yard.