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Many first-time boaters feel queasy in inlet chop and offshore swell even on calm vacation weeks—bay cruises and head boats gentler than tuna runs. Honest self-screening prevents ruining shared trips. Locals still medicate on rough forecast days.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Atlantic General Hospital
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
