Originally Posted by Martyn P I suppose I should be grateful that Ian managed to teach her how to use a compass and read a map, I failed miserably Did you fail to teach your wife how to use a compass and read a map or did you fail the Navigation Course run by Ian?
Originally Posted by XRunner Did you fail to teach your wife how to use a compass and read a map or did you fail the Navigation Course run by Ian? The former, although I wouldn't bet much for my chances on the Nav Course either. I suppose that did lack clarity ......
Last edited by Martyn P; 31-07-2013 at 12:56 PM.
Originally Posted by XRunner Did you fail to teach your wife how to use a compass and read a map or did you fail the Navigation Course run by Ian? That is a bit of a daft question, men are born been able to use a map and compass :sneaky:
Originally Posted by Martyn P The former, although I wouldn't bet much for my chances on the Nav Course either. I suppose that did lack clarity ...... I can't believe you let her go on it; if she doesn't get lost you'll never beat her! (And I won't either )
Originally Posted by DinoF I can't believe you let her go on it; if she doesn't get lost you'll never beat her! (And I won't either ) You're right. I was hoping she was going to take a wrong turn somewhere on Saturday at the L50, but it appears her navigation was up to the job.
Originally Posted by Martyn P You're right. I was hoping she was going to take a wrong turn somewhere on Saturday at the L50, but it appears her navigation was up to the job. I did notice that in the results but didn't like to mention it, especially after the Fellsman
Originally Posted by DinoF I did notice that in the results but didn't like to mention it, especially after the Fellsman Don't remind me.
Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak my pleasure....I'm 5 places to the left next to Big Compass Very fond memories of my nav course at Kettlewell:thumbup:
Ooh I get my first mention in the results section for many a year....only because they kindly included the first 3 V50s in the relevant race! :thumbup:
Originally Posted by protodoc Very fond memories of my nav course at Kettlewell:thumbup: me too but I'll be missing Elterwater this year as it's the Edale Skyline race day.
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