Check, check and check again.

Always consider your navigational aids accuracy.

Navigation works best if practised little and often.

The most direct and quickest route is not always the best and safest route.

Use all of your navigational knowledge and tools to achieve the best results.

“I’m not very good at navigation” is not an excuse, practice makes perfect and work as a team.

Discuss options and alternatives as there is generally always another way of achieving your goal.

Batteries and compasses do not last forever and also all devices can be affected by numerous environmental factors.

If you can, always check your navigation plan with another member or two before you commit to one single approach; this can save so much time and eliminate navigational errors.