orienteering:
A cross-country race in which competitors use a map and compass to find their way through unfamiliar territory.
February/March we will be working on the orienteering Merit badge.
This is a great merit badge that will hone your skills of navigation
with a compass.
Here are some excellent resources to get you started:
IOF Control Description Handbook
Orienteering Requirements
Orienteering Workbook
Inexpensive $10 compass from amazon
Orienteering Symbols:
Otay Lake proposed orienteering course:
This month tripod lashings:
Tripod lashing animation::
https://www.animatedknots.com/tripod-lashing-knot
Square lashing animation:
https://www.animatedknots.com/square-lashing-knot
Hint : These two knots will be featured in our Patrol competition.
