Compass

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The compass is a crucial instrument and one you will learn to use without even thinking about it. The compass needle points to magnetic North.

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Knowing where you are! (Trial)
Apart from ensuring you are safe, knowing where you are and how to quickly establish your position makes for a much more relaxed time on the water.

Learn how to establish your position using visual and electronic techniques.

Approximately 4 hours
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Knowing where you are!
Apart from ensuring you are safe, knowing where you are and how to quickly establish your position makes for a much more relaxed time on the water.

Learn how to establish your position using visual and electronic techniques.

Approximately 4 hours
Magnetic Compass
Visual position fixing