Compass Navigation

[AlexRodriguez]

I would like to do some studying on how to properly use a compass for navigation. Can anyone point me to an online resource where I can learn about underwater navigation with a compass?

I realize I can get certified and ultimately I will but I like to study things first.

Thank you in advance.

Alex

 

[NVDiver]

Hey Alex,
You might try somewhere like NASAR (National Association of Search and Rescue). They do a lot of land nav with compass' and might have some online resources.

 

[XJae]

yeah, you need to first learn on land.
do a web search on orienteering.

 

[AlexRodriguez]

yeah, you need to first learn on land.
do a web search on orienteering.

Yeap, I rarely have trouble not finding what I am looking for on Google and it has been completely useless on this subject. I will try something on orienting.

Thanks....

Alex

 

[alemaozinho]

I would like to do some studying on how to properly use a compass for navigation. Can anyone point me to an online resource where I can learn about underwater navigation with a compass?

I realize I can get certified and ultimately I will but I like to study things first.

Thank you in advance.

which compass would you like to study,the Southern Hemisphere or the Northern Hemisphere oriented one?????:11: :11: :11:

 

[XJae]

Yeap, I rarely have trouble not finding what I am looking for on Google and it has been completely useless on this subject. I will try something on orienting.

Thanks....

Alex

no problem. "orienting" probably wont get what you want.
try "orienteering", it's actually a sport.

 

[RIXagain]

... Can anyone point me to an online resource where I can learn about underwater navigation with a compass?

On google, even try "Scuba Compass"

Not much, but found: http://scuba.about.com/library/weekly/aa050701a.htm

 

[markfm]

Or:
http://www.scubadiving.com/training/basic_skills/compass_navigation_made_easy/