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Mark your starting point directly below you. |
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Select a clear target in your direction of travel. |
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Hold the compass level and align the direction-of-travel line with your target. |
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Rotate the bezel until the north end of the needle is aligned between the index marks. |
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Keep the needle centered and swim straight for 10 kicks. Stop. |
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Rotate the bezel 90 degrees counterclockwise. |
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Turn your body until the north end of the needle is centered again. |
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Swim straight for 10 kicks. Stop. |
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Rotate the bezel another 90 degrees counterclockwise. |
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Turn until the needle is centered between the index marks. |
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Swim straight for 10 kicks. Stop. |
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Rotate the bezel 90 degrees counterclockwise again. |
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Turn until the needle is centered. |
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Swim straight for 10 kicks. Stop. |
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Confirm that you have returned to your starting point. |
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Once you can return accurately, increase the distance.
Practice selecting natural references and navigating without constantly looking at your compass.
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