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Why would an orienteer aim off toward a road or stream?

So a miss still leads to a known handrail to follow.

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  1. So they can swim part of the course
  2. So the compass works better near water
  3. So a miss still leads to a known handrail to follow ✔

Why: Aiming at a linear feature means a miss still puts you on a known line.

Huh, didn't know that: Aiming at a linear feature means a miss still puts you on a known line.

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A stream is a handy handrail to follow.
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Answer: So a miss still leads to a known handrail to follow. Aiming at a linear feature means a miss still puts you on a known line.

  1. Scouting America: Orienteering www.scouting.org/merit-badges/orienteering
    you know you have a relatively short walk down the stream or road to get where you need to go
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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