How to use a COMPASS 🧭 - For BEGINNERS

Learn about the compass, its features and most importantly, HOW TO ACTUALLY USE A COMPASS with Sarah on the beach in California.

Every new diver has loads of experience being completely lost underwater... no? Just us? Well, we're here to try to help you avoid some of those embarrassing moments of coming up waaaaaaaaaaaaaay far away from your desired exit point. Let's go over how to use a compass in the most simple to use instructions we can come up - that means no numbers and no calculations to determine how to get from point A to point B. Why do we teach you how to use the compass this way? Because, as Sarah says in this video... 'math is hard.'

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[AzulUnlimited]

Ask questions about the compass or tell us your funniest 'getting lost' stories here! 👇🏻
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[SummerDawn]

This has to be the best video on how to use a compass - believe me, I've seen A LOT. This finally makes sense! Thank you!

[michellemcminn]

I cannot thank you enough for your clear instructions and demonstrations. I am required to obtain PADI certification for Advanced Open Water and your instruction is 1000% better. You are a gift to all of us. Thank You Thank You!!!! (Not going to diss PADI, but their e-learning is HORRIBLE and EXPENSIVE)

[badsteed]

YES!!! Someone finally explained the square pattern so I can understand it. N, E, S, W in the index marker! Thank you so much!!!

[rhiangastineau]

This was one of the most basic and easy video's I have seen. She really reduced the topic for us who are not so comfortable and are learning how to use a compass. Thanks!

[scgranados]

Love this. Perfect for those allergic to math and numbers, like me! 😅

[rock]

the most practical video on YouTube! Thank you.

[darkzak]

Excellent video! You're fun and energetic and your videos aren't boring.

[ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣΧΩΡΑΪΤΗΣ]

Simple, clear and every useful. In a few days, First dive after 5 years and your video is so useful For me and For US. Thanks

[edmundsettle]

Nice. Very similar to how I teach navigation for my open waters. I usually end with it’s not GPS 😅

[AG-dhfy]

I wish I'd seen this video first! Much better than 30min of dudebros going off on tangents.

[shadwabarghash]

The distance estimation was actually a question I had in mind.
Thank you for answering it

[siren]

Just came across your channel.. and absolutely the best compass instruction for beginners. You were on point, didn't drift off and made it click in my head. Thank you, def subscribing. Sept 10th 22 I actually go dive for completion of my advanced class. And I was always a lil nervous on compass. Not anymore..

[AquaticRod]

Love your content. You are a natural teacher...

[rodbartlett]

Good refresher for me after a 5 year exodus. Very clear and eloquent explanation. Thank you.

[jamesmurray]

Took the course for Explorer Search and Rescue. March 1980.Ran the course thru a frozen beaver pond. I was at Sedro Woolley, North Cascades National Park.

[lovejerky]

Love you folks
Keep up the great videos

[ArthurRissoni]

I’m doing my advanced course this Saturday and your video helped me so much!!!
Thanks!!!

[fotismanolopoulos]

Charming in your own way and knowledgeable 😉 well done and keep it up. Good things will happen for you

[waynestorey]

Thank you again for video. Went out and got mine from diving store. Again you made it easy to understand. 10 out of 10. Got a suunto 8