Description
Book SynopsisProvides an introduction to a sport that offers the chance to run cross country and test competitors against the land, the map and themselves. This title covers the basics of orienteering and establishes some historical perspective on the sport which is especially important for beginners who are unfamiliar with the various activities involved.
Trade Review"Build your orienteering skills quickly using Ferguson and Turbyfill’s system, which is sequential, logical, and thorough. Using Discovering Orienteering: Skills, Techniques, and Activities, you’ll be ready to head off trail in a matter of days with confidence and enthusiasm."
Mary Jo Childs-- Author, Coaching Orienteering, U.S. Orienteering Team Member, 1989 World Orienteering Championships
"I have taught the National Park Service's Basic Search and Rescue course with Chuck Ferguson. I highly recommend Discovering Orienteering for improving land navigation skills, whether you are in search and rescue or the military; or you are a park ranger, hiker, or bird watcher; or you just love the outdoors and want to get into the middle of it."
Dan Pontbriand-- Retired Chief Park Ranger and Former Chief of Emergency Services, National Park Service
"Using these precepts, Coach Ferguson had our team of inexperienced orienteers soaring in an international NATO military competition in Denmark, capturing a long-sought-after first-place novice win. I have long used these skills and techniques in teaching Navy SEALs, so I endorse them fully."
Grant Staats-- Commander, Navy SEALs and U.S. Navy Reserve, Team Captain, U.S. CIOR Team
"This book provides a great baseline for anyone learning how to navigate and is an excellent complement to current military instruction. Using direct language and often hilarious anecdotes, Chuck has pared down land navigation to its essence, making an outstanding supplement for both beginning students and seasoned operators."
Christopher Nelson-- Captain, U.S. Marine Corps, Land Navigation Instructor, The Basic School
Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction to Orienteering
What Is Orienteering?
Why Learn to Orienteer?
Basics of Orienteering
Benefits of Orienteering
Places to Orienteer
History of Orienteering
What Orienteering Is Not
Coaching Certifications
Learning to Orienteer Systematically
Summary
Chapter 2. Fitness, Nutrition, Equipment, and Safety
Fitness
Nutrition
Equipment
Clothing
Shoes
Safety
Never Get Lost Again
Summary
Chapter 3. Map and Compass
Maps
Compass
Map or Compass?
Drift
Terrain and Ground
Summary
Chapter 4. Navigational Skills
Estimating Distance by Measure and Pace
Map Reading
Precision Compass Reading
Rough Compass Reading
Orienting the Map
Putting the Skills Together
Summary
Chapter 5. Techniques
Finding Attack Points
Aiming Off
Collecting Features by Thumbing Along
Catching Features
Following Handrails
Using the Techniques With the Skills
Teaching Tips
Summary
Chapter 6. Processes
Orienting the Map
Simplifying
Selecting the Route
Developing Map Memory
Relocating
Summary
Chapter 7. Ethics, Integrity, and Rules
Exhibiting Integrity
Ethical Assistance to Other Competitors and Environmental Stewardship
Ethical Use of Special Equipment
Summary
Chapter 8. Preparing Before an Event
Find an Event
Choose a Course
Gather Your Equipment
Dress Properly
Know Your Start Time
Pick Up Your Meet Packet
View the Finish Location
Study the Competition Map
Summary
Chapter 9. Getting Ready to Start Your Course
Study Your Control Description Sheet
Fold Your Map Properly
Scope the Map
Prepare Your Scorecard
Teaching Tips
Summary
Chapter 10. Running the Course
At the Start Line
On the Course
At the Finish Line
Record Notes on Your Map
After the Event
Assess Personal Performance
Summary
