Session 3 - navigation with map and compass

We are running some training to help upskill members in map reading and navigation. This session will be an introduction topographic maps.  You should either have attended session 2 (or are competent using a topographic map (should be able to see the hills pop out at you and know which way rivers are going) 

This session will be a small group in person, location TBC - possibly Bundoora parklands

Some of the things we will cover are

- navigating use map features

- introduction to the compass

- magnetic declination

- estimating time

- how to become unlost

- navigating from point A to B with compass (whilst important to be able to do, this is probably the least important part of navigation). 

** This session will be kept small to make it easier to practice. Preference will be given to members who have also signed up to the rogaine on the 30th. 

After attending this session we will be strongly encouraging members to go practice their skills!  Rogaining  is a great way to practice.- and we would love some club teams going along to events - let us know if you would like to help coordinate!

Additional notes due to current COVID19 Restrictions

See full list of current restrictions here

• You must be up to date with Covid Vaccinations in order to attend in-person club events
• All participants must wash hands/equipment before and after use
• Anyone with any COVID-19 symptoms (e.g. excessive coughing, sore throat) or are at higher risk (ie. have returned from overseas within the last 14 days or have close contact with a confirmed case) can not join the trip. Should anyone show any of the symptoms while in attendance, the trip will be cancelled immediately with an incident form filed to La Trobe Sport 
• If you are unable to attend, you must immediately notify the trip organiser so your spot can be offered to someone else

** Club trips are for current LUMC members. You can sign up to membership here https://www.lumc.org.au/membership/  If you can't find your username/password email clubofficer@lumc.org.au for help**