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Dear Dr. T,
I have recently been trying to test myself to the limit and have found that I am spending too much time on my navigation. I have been told that to speed up a trip and get as many Kilometres under the belt I should study the map during breakfast, memorise the route, the distances, the direction of travel and then walk from my memory. Another ace navigator suggests that after many years of experience the use of a map is unnecessary as all you have to do is navigate from the contours. The only trouble is, I have a terrible memory. Have you any tips on how to improve my memory?
“Stumbling Astray (Mr), Melbourne

Dear SA,
Navigation is a fine art and can only be improved with a lot of practice. Using your memory is fine but it could be very difficult if not dangerous to trust the whole day's walk to your memory. Always carry a map and compass even if you know where you are going. In a white-out or bad weather the map and compass will be very useful if you became disoriented.
Dr T.

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