Having a sense of direction is good when you’re on land, but a good sense of direction when you’re out at sea is enhanced by using the best navigational tools like the compass and GPS units. However, as most seasoned sailors still prefer the compass, it is best to understand how to use it, particularly if you’re going to use those manufactured by Suunto Australia.
First you need to know is where north, south, east and west are located. Next, point the needle toward the direction you want to go, then rotate the compass housing until the orienting arrow lines up with the north end of the needle. The next thing you need to do is read the bearing marked on the edge of the compass housing. Lastly, plot the direction you have just taken a bearing of.
