This guide will get you familiarised with a map and compass, teaching the basics of how to navigate with them, laying the ...

Turn your body (not just the compass) so the magnetic needle is contained within the orienting arrow. Voilá! You're now facing north. If you want to face east instead, turn the housing so the E ...

There are four main directions on a compass; north, south, east and west ... Place the centre of the protractor on the ship and 180° facing North. Measure the angle clockwise from 0° to the ...