Does Compass Declination Matter?

Declinations shown from 1-20 degrees, in the snow, over 300 feet. Compass declination explained in terms of it's effect and when you should and shouldn't worry about it.

Suunto MC-2 USGS Compass:

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[vibes]

Great info - I really like the style and simplicity of presenting… you keep it real thank you!

[nazaninnaderi]

I love your chanel. You explain things simple and you visualize/demonstrate.
I specifically like your navigation episodes. Could you please make more of those? Thanks for all your efforts.

[markfletcher]

I just found your navigation videos and really enjoyed them. You are a great instructor! Just in case, if you have never seen the math behind declination, it is as follows: You will be off target 1/60th of the distance travelled, for each degree of declination unaccounted for.

[cashroyale]

Great video very informative. Thank You

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Welcome: 0:09
Link to declination explanation: 0:29
Declination on maps: 0:33
Walking/measuring the degrees: 0:59
Starting to spread out: 2:40
Measuring the difference: 4:05
Takeaway message: 4:41
Aiming off: 5:45
Compass: 6:16

[jjh]

Would these types of pocket compass be useful/ functionall while sailing like on your sunfish or other small dinghy? Certainly at camp looking at a chart but I mean on sea. (maybe a video Idea)Thanks, just found your channel, very cool.

[twobehappy]

I was a Nav Off in the Coast Guard... In my training, 1 degree off leaving Halifax, Canada going to England... Well... you won't get to the island :-) you understand how being meticulous over long distances is crucial.

[F_viper_pilot]

For clarity, declination in terms of the offset between magnetic north, true north, and grid north is only relevant when navigating using a map. For dead reckoning, where one is simply shooting a bearing to a distant object (waypoint), and using those waypoints to get to a location, magnetic declination is not a factor. That being said, no matter what type of navigation, you always want to take a accurate azimuth readings and try to maintain accurate movement to those waypoints.