Basic
Compass Navigation Part
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To navigate
a straight line, simply point the lubber
line in the direction you want to go
and align your body with the lubber
line. Hold the compass reasonably level
(otherwise the needle locks) and allow
the needle to settle. Next, turn the
bezel so the index marks align over
the compass needle. (For swimming in
a straight line, you don't need to use
heading degrees or north, south, east
and west.)
Lubber line leans to navigate a straight
line, point the lubber line in the direction
you want to go and allow the needle
to settle. Next, turn the bezel so the
index marks align over the compass needle.
Travel along the lubber line keeping
the needle within the marks.
Now,
swim along the lubber line (your desired
direction of travel) while keeping the
compass the HA the needle within the
index marks. If the needle begins to
leave the index marks, you're turning
off course. Adjust your direction so
the needle stays within the index marks.
Remember that the compass needle never
really turns it always points to magnetic
north. If the needle appears to have
moved, it's you. Who moved from the
course.
For
diving in many environments, you'll
use the compass to swim out, then set
a reciprocal heading to return to the
boat or shore at the end of the dive.
With a little practice, ,you'll find
compass navigation not only useful.
but a fun challenge it's the kind of
skill that's pretty easy to get down
the basic you need, but takes a lot
of practice and experience to attain
the to-the-metre/foot precision that
sets the master apart from the average.
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