National Orienteering Day

Lake Los Carneros is not just for turtles and ducks! This county park located in Goleta, just west of Santa Barbara, is also an outstanding area for beginner and intermediate orienteers. The park is highly recommended for first-timers and beginners, to have some fun both learning and using map and compass skills. And thanks to our national sponsors, Brunton and Maptech, all entrants will eligible for a prize drawing consisting of five compasses and a "Terrain Navigator 2001" CD-ROM!

Orienteering club regulars are also invited to come and enjoy this beautiful park, with a new, color map by Sergei Zarubin. White, Yellow, and Orange courses will be offered. Entrants are encouraged to try a second course if they desire.

Instructional sessions will be provided throughout the morning by veteran orienteers. New skills can be learned by adults and children alike.

There will also be a demonstration of radio orienteering after the event for those who like to mix in some electronics and homebuilt gadgetry with their flag hunting skills. This is a fun variation of the sport that requires a radio receiver to locate a hidden transmitter, based on the direction and strength of the transmitter signal. Equipment and instruction will be provided by expert radio-orienteers to help interested persons test their skills!

Courses: Easy 1.5 - 2.6 miles white, yellow, and orange courses with a 2 hour time limit

Registration: 9am to Noon

Cost: $3.00 per individual, $2.00 extra for groups (includes one extra map), or free to those that join LAOC at this event

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