Orienteering compass and books

Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map. As your orienteering improves, you can orient your map with a compass as. Orienteering clubs, which put on meets and provide training, are your best place to start. Orienteering information troop meetings main event books backpacking, geocaching, hiking, and orienteering merit badge pamphlets boy scout handbook bagness, martin. The compasstocheek technique is used almost exclusively for sighting, and it is the best technique for this purpose. Rotate the bezel so that n north is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Orienteering is the sport of navigationoften held in unfamiliar terrainusing a map and compass. Rough compass reading this is the skill of crossing the terrain roughly following an azimuth. If youre looking for a book that will teach you how to use a compass and read a map, take a class and go practice. An orienteering compass is part of the essential survival gear, and most people take one with them into the mountains without knowing actually how in the world does it work. Thats why a magnetized compass and a paper mapand the navigational knowhow to use themare part of the ten essentials. Covered are the four different types of orienteering recognized by the international orienteering federation.

Youll need to bring a compass or buy one at registration. It is a weblinked pdf document that links back to the corresponding sections on when you click on headings or diagrams. A thumb compass is a type of compass commonly used in orienteering, a sport in which map reading and terrain association are paramount. How to use an orienteering compass survival gear book. Nov 29, 2012 how to orient a map and take a bearing with a compass. Although these books by published by orienteering ontario in the mid1980s are outdated, they are still used around the world to teach orienteering concepts. Place your compass on the map with the direction of travel arrow pointing toward the top of the map. Orienteering compass hiking backpacking compass advanced scout compass for camping and navigation boy scout compass kids professional field compass map reading best survival gifts. Originally a training exercise in land navigation for military officers. Hence forth, this article focuses solely on the orienteering compass.

What you need to know to use an orienteering compass to navigate over land. This book breaks map and compass navigation down to 4 skills you need to concentrate on. From an easy introduction to how to find the way in dense fog or if you havent got a compass. A comprehensive guide to navigation cicerone techniques guide 40. My online land navigation course includes four hours of video instruction, and two downloadable pdf books, all for about the same price as a typical paperback book. The compass is used much less than most people think. Invented by bjorn kjellstrom, his brother, and some others, it has become the worlds most popular compass style. A beginners guide to orienteering some of the best places are found off the beaten path, so grab a compass and a map and learn how to navigate your. The complete orienteering handbook by bjorn kjellstrom, milla takes charge by erin soderbe. Skills, techniques, and activities offers an excellent introduction to the sport for beginniners and a comprehensive resource for educators, youth leaders, and coaches. Perfect for the beginner, this book covers every basic detail, from what to wear to how to read a map, use a compass, and cope with different terrain.

Find all your orienteering gear here, including compass, orienteering clothing, orienteering equipment, control flags, punches, punch cards, whistles, dvd, video, books, bikeo map holders, adventure racing supplies, and of course gaiters. Although the experience is aimed at elementary students, student teachers have the opportunity to participate as instructors. After a few words to the volunteers on maximizing learning among the students and a brief history of the barton. The challenge arises from participants not knowing the locations of the markers beforehand. Kjellstrom introduced the sport of orienteering to the usa in 1946. Luckily it isnt too hard to use your compass and when paired with a good map. The orienteering, or base plate, compass has the advantage of being a compass and protractor rolled into one. All you need to do when using the compass is to turn the map so that. An orienteering compass, sometimes called a base plate compass, has the advantage of being a compass and a protractor combined. Home forums general forums general lightweight backpacking discussion info wanted.

Used to orient the bezel, it has an outline shaped to exactly fit the magnetized end of the needle. Five map and compass skills every outdoorsman should master. Because the sport predates the global positioning system by about a century, orienteering is strictly a mapandcompass endeavor. Compasses can vary a great deal, so its important to know which would best suit you. The compass will be placed on the map and the map will be rotated until the magneticnorth lines on the map line up.

Orienteering skills involve using the map, not using the compass. If you do purchase a compass for orienteering, get one with a transparent base and a needle in a rotating capsule or bezel. What this means to you is that a protractor is one less piece of equipment youll need to carry. Theyre known for high quality products made in finland and reliable navigation equipment from digital wrist computers to highly accurate orienteering compasses. Pptintroduction to orienteering 1 compass contour line.

Orienteering as a tool to teach map reading and compass skills. Online shopping for orienteering active pursuits from a great selection at books store. Orienteering basics college of saint benedict and saint. Separate the kids into teams of two to four, with each team having their own compass. Best introductory books on learning solid map and compass skills for the backcountry viewing 6 posts 1 through 6 of 6 total forums are supported by our merchant partners disclosure rei coupons zpacks hyperlite patagonia arcteryx. Teach your cub scouts how to use a compass so they can go orienteering in a box. Orienteering compass waterproof home science tools. How to use an orienteering compass land navigation. Adventist youth honors answer bookrecreationorienteering. They are taking and following a field bearing to measuring and plotting bearings on a map. This orienteering manual is used to teach map and compass skills to elementary school students on an overnight outdoor experience administered by volunteers. Be expert with map and compass 3rd edition rei coop. Elementary school students would need a more basic shortened course. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

This orienteering compass has 2 graduation lines and a jeweled bearing. A compass for hiking, orienteering, or to help locate stars. In 1895 orienteering competitions were held for the first time by the military garrisons in the united kingdom of swedennorway. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Thanks to authors ron lowry and ken sidney for allowing us to share them here. Older kids, like those of middle and high school age, will enjoy sharpening their orienteering skills with a scavenger hunt. Making sure that the direction of travel arrow remains pointed in the general direction of the landmark 6a, rotate the entire baseplate until the orienting lines are running northsouth 6b and the north marker on the bezel is pointing to north on the. With practice in map reading and compass use high school and university aged students can compete on more complex courses. Ladybird books historical maps parking design science. A beginners guide to orienteering mother nature network. Consequently, most thumb compasses have minimal or no degree markings at all, and are normally used only to orient the map to magnetic north.

Learn what orienteering is, how to orienteer, and where to find an event to practice your skills. Bought this book on line, as i am starting to hike in our forest areas, thought this might put some structure into the correct procedures for map and compass use. Orienteering can be used with students of any age group. Use this video with the children in your class using our collection of teaching ideas and classroom activities. Compass navigation explorermagnetic compass for expedition map reading,lightweight map ruler,compass with adjustable declination for orienteering and survival mountaineering or. First, let us introduce you to the names we have given the basic pieces of the compass.

Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Especially useful for the classroom teacher is the explanation of topographic maps. Finding your campsite, a spectacular viewpoint or your way back out of the wilderness wont always be simple tasks. Lay your compass on the map and align one corner of the straight edge with the landmark. Found this book very informative and a good learning platform, one problem with buying on line was the fact that a lot of the training exercises in the book needed the training map in. With its systematic approach, discovering orienteering can help readers chart a course to fun and adventure in the great outdoors. Orienteering is a group of sports that require navigational skills using a map and compass to navigate from point to point in diverse and usually unfamiliar terrain whilst moving at speed. The first article dealt in the last issue of nz orienteering with the basics and in it i said that these techniques should be known to all of orange standard and above. That oldschool navigational ethos is part of the sports appealand affordability. Sep 20, 2017 although these books by published by orienteering ontario in the mid1980s are outdated, they are still used around the world to teach orienteering concepts. This orienteering handbook explains how to understand and apply map symbols and how to travel with map and or compass. Participants are given a topographical map, usually a specially prepared orienteering map, which they use to find control points.

Jun 23, 2014 a beginners guide to orienteering some of the best places are found off the beaten path, so grab a compass and a map and learn how to navigate your way through the woods. Once you have these skills down the only way to get better at land nav is to spend a lot of dirt time practicing these skills. A brief history the word orienteering is associated with the very early history of the sport, and was used by the military academy, sweden in 1886 to mean crossing unknown territory with the aid of a map and compass. Choosing the best compass for you depends on what you want to use it for. More and more people are finding their way off the roads and litup paths to discover the joy in finding new places with nothing but a map and compass to navigate them through unknown terrain. Introduction to orienteering chicago area orienteering club.

How to orient a map and take a bearing with a compass. Orienteering as a sport is growing like never before. The history of orienteering begins in the late 19th century in sweden, the actual term orientering the original swedish name for orienteering, lit. For a statebystate list of clubs, visit the website of the national organization. Maps arent meant to be held like books, with north always at the top. This orienteering handbook explains how to understand and apply map symbols and how to travel with map andor compass. A beginners guide to orienteering mnn mother nature. Find instructions, routes and route cards in this post. Best book or reference guide for using maps, a compass.

Orienteering usa, which also has several articles to help newcomers learn about the sport. There is no need to turn the compass or the compass housing to do this. And, of course, a bit of knowhow it becomes a powerful tool for navigation. Especially useful for the classroom teacher is the explanation of. If you see a lake in front of you, then turn the map so that lake is in front of you on the map as well. As figure 1 shows an orienteering compass typically consists of three main parts. Compass navigation explorermagnetic compass for expedition map reading,lightweight map ruler, compass with adjustable declination for orienteering and survival mountaineering or hiking essential. I would also sugest buying an orienteering compass with the book if you have never used one. The sport of navigating with map and compass by steven boga and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Exploring a scouts guide including tips on map reading. Backpacking tips for navigation in the backcountry using compass, gps for orienteering, cross country travel and map reading. Lets begin our introduction to compasses by taking a look at a standard, modern day, orienteering compass, and identifying its parts.

Discover book depositorys huge selection of orienteering books online. This is a great book for learning how to use maps, compasses, altimeters, and gps. Turn the phonetablet until the compass needle fits into the compass orienting arrow. It teaches how to use a compass in several lessons. In simple, clear, concise terms the basics of map and compass work are described and illustrated. A young boy plays soccer in a misty field when he suddenly is challenged by an ufo. In a large field, wooded area or room, spread out items for the teams to find. The compass tocheek technique is used almost exclusively for sighting, and it is the best technique for this purpose. Its easy to learn and a fun way to exercise your body and mind as you enjoy the outdoors. Free downloads from better orienteering better orienteering summary this summary contains the key graphics that are across the better orienteering website in one document. Its a sport for everyone and beginners are always welcome. Learn what orienteering is, how to orienteer, and where to find an. The sport of orienteering utilizes a variety of different skills.

Fold the cover of the compass containing the sighting wire to a vertical position. The waterproof, antistatic compass includes a declination scale and a map reading scale in inches and mm. Orienteering games for kids gone outdoors your adventure. See more ideas about map compass, map skills and map. You line up your position the gps position on the map with your destination by moving and rotating the map using one or two fingers.