Intro to Navigation Workshop.

Intro to Navigation Workshop

Posted on December 7th, 2015 · Posted in Latest News, UFRC Courses

Join UFRC for an introduction to Navigation training day!

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Date: Sat 30th January 2016
Time: 9.30 am – 1.30 pm
Venue: Gosford forest park
Cost : 15 pp

 

Build upon your initial Walking experience or your Community Walk Leader training by learning about navigational skills and techniques that will develop and expand your skills when leading walking groups

The training will be tailored to suit the group and will include:

  • Using the Compass
  • Understanding contours
  • Timing and Pacing
  • Route Planning
  • Dealing with emergency incidents
  • Magnetic Bearings – How to walk on a bearing accurately
  • Orientating the map using the compass

* Please note there will be a light lunch available at the end of the course.

To book your place please send an email to  or or call us on there are limited spaces on this course so booking in advance is essential although payment on the day is fine.

Intro to Nav booking form