MCofS Navigation Sessions 2007

Brush up on your Navigation Skills

ONE-DAY NAVIGATION COURSES - ONLY £25
Glasgow       Edinburgh

Non-members are welcome

increase your confidence in finding your way on the hill learn the skills of map reading and compass bearings pick up handy hints and techniques to locate yourself on the hill in poor visibility A one-day MCofS navigation course will give you a gentle introduction to the theory followed by a practical session on the hill. Ratios are 1:6 and there are spaces for 12 people per course (the minimum age is 18 years). The courses aim to introduce or refresh essential navigation skills. You will need to be equipped for a day out on the hill with food and drink, boots, gaiters, waterproof jacket and overtrousers, warm hat and gloves or mitts and a map case or clear poly bag. Maps and compasses will be provided. The courses are based near Glasgow and Edinburgh. Pre-booking is essential. The course costs £25 per person and the dates are as follows:- September Saturday 8th - Glasgow Sunday 9th - Glasgow Saturday 15th - Edinburgh Sunday 16th - Edinburgh The course fee is £25. Please send a cheque for the full amount payable to The Mountaineering Council of Scotland (or MCofS) to:- NAVIGATION COURSE MOUNTAINEERING COUNCIL OF SCOTLAND THE OLD GRANARY WEST MILL STREET PERTH PH1 5QP (Tel: 01738 493942) Please include your address, telephone number and choice of venue These courses fill up very quickly. Payment of the full amount will secure your place unless the course is already fully booked in which case we will return your cheque asap. In the event of cancellation by you, we cannot refund the fee unless we find someone else to take your place.

The Navigators Dozen - 12 essential skills
Learn to Read or Get Lost

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