Pilgrim at Tinker Creek

What is kayak sickness?

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When Greenland Eskimos are hunting seals, they have to sit motionlessly, so as not to scare the seals. If the fjord is absolutely calm, the sun's glare off the water can cause a hallucinogenic effect and cause a panic attack. Some of the hunters are more prone to this problem than others. Their families can starve, because the man does not bring home enough seal meat.