Map and Compass workshop

Dec 11, 2018

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The South Coast Bikeway Alliance is hosting a free Map & Compass Workshop, funded by the Massachusetts Department of Recreational Trail Building Grant program. The workshop, held on Dec. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 318 Chase Rd., will be taught by Paul Brookes.

This course, for beginners and those who need a refresher, will teach participants basic and intermediate navigation skills using a map and compass, including how to read a topographic map and use a compass and map together. Participants will also learn some basic orienteering skills such as how to bushwhack from one trail to another by following a bearing.

Participants will finish the day with a short hike where they will get to put into practice many of the skills learned during the day including a bushwhack to an intersection or landmark.

The SCBA asks those who attend for these free workshops to pledge one hour of service on the South Coast Scenic Greenway or other SCBA project in exchange for each hour of classroom hour attended.

To learn more and to register your interest in participating please visit http://www.southcoastbikeway.com/calendar--events.html. Space is limited. Registration is required.

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Event Date: 

Saturday, December 29, 2018 - 9:00am to 4:00pm