- MTA Qualfied Instructor
- Night-time course
- Develop navigation skills
- Be confident to explore the countryside
- Use of maps and compasses included
A fun, practical and challenging navigation course which addresses the essential and often neglected skills of navigating at night or in poor visibility, and provides a great opportunity to explore and appreciate the South Downs countryside in darkness. Participants will learn how to manage the changing conditions which can be unsettling if you are unprepared or if your journey is longer than anticipated. As night-time falls, accurate navigation skills are key, as is knowing where you are at all times. Your instructor will show you how you can safely follow a route when landmarks are not visible.
We offer two levels for this course. An Introductory level – suitable for beginners or those with some basic map reading experience and an Advanced course for those who have achieved the equivalent of the NNAS Silver and would like to develop more advanced techniques.
Our Skills Academy has been providing courses for individuals and groups for over 14 years. We pride ourselves on providing the very best customer service and individual attention to ensure our guests get the maximum benefit from our courses. We have a huge amount of experience and expertise in providing outdoor skills courses, and we are recognised as one of the leading providers in the region.
Learning outcomes:
- Choosing night navigation strategies and routes
- Relocation and measuring distance on and off the map
- Planning, preparation and preserving night vision
- Compass skills
- Develop micro navigation skills
- Emergency procedures and safety
Duration:
3.5 hours approx – we vary the start time of the course depending on the time of year and sunset times. The course is only offered from October-March.
Location:
Introduction – South Downs National Park, Near Midhurst, West Sussex.
Advanced – Cissbury Ring, South Downs, near Worthing.
Course is limited to 8 participants.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you would like further information or to discuss selecting the right course for you.
