NAV4 Symposium

NAV4 Symposium

'The term Symposium originally referred to a drinking party (the Greek verb sympotein means "to drink together") but has since come to refer to any academic conference or a style of university class characterized by an openly discursive rather than lecture and question–answer format.'

Over the past few years we have enjoyed a NAV+art ‘Winter Warmer’ where members of the tutor team, previous clients and associates have enjoyed a sociable, yet active training weekend. Taking that idea a step forward I am proposing the first ‘NAV4 Symposium’ to be held early next year.

There will be something for everyone … friends old and new. Tell me what you want and I’ll do my best to arrange it! The idea is to base ourselves at a Lake District hostel, where people can come along and either just do there own thing, such as bike, mtb, run, (or a even paddle?) or ‘buy into’ a workshop focusing on a specific skills.

Join up with like minded individuals and meet friends old and new. Half day sessions might be all you need to brush up on your navigation technique, or master some expect of fine micro navigation. Alternatively a guided MTB ride focusing on MTB ‘O’ navigation and route planning, as typical of Trailquest or Open5 events will be very useful for some. Other ideas are possible. An early evening discussion could focus on ‘gear’ – clothing, food and nutrition equipment, or anything else appropriate. Then we’ll go to the pub!

It is primarily going to be a social occasion, for NAV4 and of course NAV+art clients to get together and enjoy both a training day or weekend and a social occasion. However, if you and your buddies want an ‘Intro Nav’ session, or anything else we can offer, now is the time to start planning it and submit your requests.

I’m currently looking at a venue in the Ambleside / Consiton area and a date in mid February. We aim to keep the cost as low as possible, with people booking direct with the hostel for accommodation and only paying for participation in a work shop of half day training session if they choice one.

Please get back to me with your ideas and requests … it all helps!

Ps - Oh .. just been talking to James @ Open Adventure - Johny5 isn’t planning the Blanchland Open5 as I thought … it was just a rumour, so it’s no wonder he hasn’t told us much about it!

Have fun at The OMM