Saturday, 17 May 2008

Bushcraft Courses

Wilderness Navigation 2009


Map and Compass Navigation is not the mysterious art some would have you believe. It's mainly the application of good observation, logical thinking and common sense. The Woodlore Wilderness Navigation course provides a thorough, no-nonsense grounding in all aspects of map and compass (which require no batteries!), equipping you with the skills to traverse open country or dense forest, day or night, in all weathers.

Navigation is a key skill for those who wish to travel in wild places. Even if you are in a group, don't rely on others to navigate for you; what if the leader of your group is injured or taken ill? What if your guide exaggerated their abilities? If you are following established trails or venturing further off the beaten track, you should be able to keep track of where you are and get home safely again.

Based on Ray's experience of travelling in wild and remote parts of the World for over 30 years, this course teaches you what you really need to know. Using methods Woodlore has used to train its own staff, you may well be surprised at the approach we take on this course. Key subjects covered include:

  • Why people get lost
  • Reading Maps and Charts
  • Reading the Landscape
  • Use of the Compass
  • Speed and Distance
  • Route Planning
  • Practical Wilderness Navigation Techniques
You will be given time to practice every technique that you learn on this course and test your skills in practical and realistic ways.

This course is conducted from an expedition style camp in East Sussex. This is a self- catering course, so please bring enough food for the week and a stove to cook it on.

This course starts at 17:30 on Sunday and will finish at 16:00 on Saturday.

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Expand/Contract06 September, 2009 - 12 September, 2009Click to Book Now

Course Name: Wilderness Navigation 2009
Location: East Sussex
Course leader: Paul Kirtley
Cost per person: £600.00
Course Size: 12 (maximum)
 
If unaccompanied by an adult you must be over 17 to attend this course. We may allow you to attend the course if you are slightly younger and with an adult at our discretion.