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Riddle of the Sands is a real thriller for any boat nut, or any spy nut. Download from Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2360 Borrow with a free account from archive.org: https://archive.org/details/riddleofsands0000chil Or watch the full movie on YouTube:

SUCCESS! Thanks, Devil, for this helpful video. The key to remagnetizing the compass is swiping the magnet lengthwise along the needle. I have to wonder if the author of the blog cited above ever really tried his method, because it sure didn't work for me. Here are a couple of videos...

"Geologic time" is a REALLY long term investment..... It's hot right now in the attic where the compass is. I'll try the solution from YouTube in the morning. Thanks, guys.

Glenn, thanks for keeping on top of the game when the electrons let us down!

A couple years ago, I was delighted to find a Brunton Type 15 compass in a second hand store for $18 (current list is $60). I tucked the compass into my pocket next to the cell phone and headed for home. Big mistake. Now the polarity of the compass is reversed. The red end of the needle...

.... even though the latter song is closer to the truth. If you do not already have an advance directive or DNR order, think about getting one soon. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/29/1177914622/a-natural-death-may-be-preferable-for-many-than-enduring-cpr...

Glenn, you must have read Winnie the Pooh when you were a kid. Honey: its medicinal property and antibacterial activity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3609166/

If you are concerned about the canoe holding its shape when you remove the thwart, attach temporary thwarts fore and aft with C-clamps. Can be about any kind of scrap lumber.

The new acronym in the SurvivalMed WFA course is MARCH. M Massive hemorrhage A Airway (with C-spine precautions) R Respiration C Circulation H Hypothermia/Hyperthermia or Hike vs. Helicopter (for evacuation)

I took the SurvivalMed online course earlier this year. I thought it was pretty good, especially for the price, but there was room for improvement. The demonstrations and hands-on practice were very helpful. I particularly enjoyed putting my wife in a hypothermia wrap. I have been collecting...

I learned International years ago as a Boy Scout, and still remember about half. The entry level Technician ham radio license is now code-free. I got my license last year, KO4YIJ.

In Morse's original code (American or Railroad Morse), CTN would be .. . _ _. _._. _ _. is the currently used International Morse.

Wickliffe W. Walker, Torrents As Yet Unknown. Lebanon, NH: Steerforth Press (2023) I was fortunate to receive an advance copy of Wick Walker's latest book to review for our canoe club newsletter. Wick was a 1972 Olympic paddler and is now a retired Army officer. The book will be officially...

Lancaster County Marine is stretching your "few hours" range, but a feasible trip. They are a dealer for Esquif and maintain a pretty good inventory. I bought a Prospecteur Sport from them 2 years ago, and they were good to deal with...

I know nothing about the shoes. I do know that "wrestling" is a sport from school. "Rassling" is a similar, but distinctly different, sport on TV.

It's a pretty little boat and looks like a seaworthy design. If it's close, a trip to take a look would be worthwhile. New construction is a plus, but it does appear to have been left out in the weather. Poke around in suspicious areas with a knife or an awl to check for rot. You can find...

Good luck with your search! Glad to help out.

Love your Norwegian signature!

Here's what mice in the wiring can do to a car.

Boatman, too bad that your sail is worn out. It looks like it has seen a lot of use. OTOH, your sail area is reduced and you won't be overpowered. ACA sells the 44 sq. ft. sails, price not specified. https://americancanoe.org/competition/teams/recognized-disciplines/canoe-sailing/You might...