# Event Details - **Event Name**: Boat Orienteering Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn chart and compass navigation from canoe! Practice map reading, float planning, bearings, and on-water navigation skills.About this EventCanoe Orienteering: Chart & Compass Navigation on the WaterJoin the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC) Recreation Team and the Providence Map Center for a hands-on introduction to canoe orienteering and traditional navigation skills. This one-time workshop teaches participants how to safely and effectively navigate waterways using only a chart and compass.Participants will learn the fundamentals of reading and interpreting nautical and topographic charts, creating a float plan, understanding compass use, and shooting accurate bearings. After learning these essential navigation concepts on land, participants will put their skills into practice on the water, navigating a canoe course without the aid of GPS or electronic devices.Whether you're interested in paddlesports, outdoor adventure, emergency preparedness, or navigation, this workshop provides a unique opportunity to develop practical skills that have guided explorers and mariners for generations.Participants will learn to:Read and interpret navigation charts and mapsCreate a basic float plan for a paddling tripUnderstand compass components and operationShoot and follow bearingsIdentify landmarks and navigational featuresNavigate a canoe course using chart and compass aloneNo prior navigation experience is required. Canoes, paddles, personal flotation devices, charts, and compasses will be provided.No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds (NOTAFLOF)The WRWC believes that cost should never be a barrier to participating in our programs. If the registration fee presents a financial hardship, we offer a No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds (NOTAFLOF) policy.Simply use one of the following discount codes during registration:NOTAFLOF25 – 25% discountNOTAFLOF50 – 50% discountNOTAFLOF75 – 75% discountNOTAFLOF100 – 100% discountPlease use the code that best reflects your needs. No application or proof of financial need is required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/smithfield/boat-orienteering-workshop/100001990984706854 - **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Wolf Hill Forest Preserve - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 44.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Smithfield - **state**: RI - **country**: United States - **location**: Wolf Hill Forest Preserve - **lat**: 41.89853979999999 - **long**: -71.5398359 - **full address**: Wolf Hill Forest Preserve, Waterview Drive, Smithfield, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Boat Orienteering Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/82597ed58ce08f74fc6d1ab3d3f029f8aab3a4d1ce29fb8b612263d0fd3b2ad2-rimg-w1200-h900-dc2c3032-gmir.jpg?v=1783064856 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Boat Orienteering Workshop being held? - **A:** Boat Orienteering Workshop takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wolf Hill Forest Preserve, Waterview Drive, Smithfield, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Boat Orienteering Workshop? - **A:** Boat Orienteering Workshop is organized by Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Boat Orienteering Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Smithfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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