Navigation Training
We are currently runing two separate Navigation Training Weekend Programmes, Basic and Advanced. Both programmes are designed to start from your existing knowledge and stretch you to learn new skills and techniques enabling you to confidently and competently navigate in any region of the world.
The Basic Navigation Training Weekend involves training in the following skills:
- Maps (scales; orientation; reading; linear features; walking on a linear feature)
- Following a Linear Feature (feature recognition; anticipation; basic contours; map memory)Pacing
- Grid References
- Timing (detailed contours)
- Compass Bearings (add for mag, get rid for grid)
- Introduction to Micro navigation (pacing; bearings; walking on a bearing; leap frogging; collection features; aiming off)
- Introduction to Night navigation (pacing; walking on a bearing; contour recognition)
- Orienteering
The Advanced Navigation Training Weekend involves training in the following skills:
- Refresher of all the skills above plus:
- Advanced Micro navigation (pacing; bearings; walking on a bearing; leap frogging; collection features; aiming off)
- Advanced Night navigation (pacing; walking on a bearing; contour recognition)
- Relocating (resections)
- Wild Camping and Navigation
To see a sample Navigation Training Weekend Programme, please click on the links below:
- Basic Navigation Training Weekend Programme (PDF)
- Advanced Navigation Training Weekend Programme (PDF)
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