Thread: Navigation with compass and map

Originally Posted by P38

@Myk

Forgot to mention get yourself a Silva compass.

They will make it easier for you as they are the easiest compasses to use.

This is a good video to study.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4O8DmkAC2wI


Cheers
Pete

Hi Pete,
The video you linked to is missing vital instructions on how to convert between grid and magnetic bearings. The maps used in the video appear to have meridians that point to magnetic north.
Our LINZ Topo50 maps have vertical grid lines that point to grid north. There's about 20° difference (depends which part of the country you're looking at)

Cheers,
Mike