Struggling with the Same Orienteering Mistakes Again and Again? If you keep making the same navigation mistakes despite trying different approaches, the good news is that these problems are usually solvable. In many cases, systematic errors are not caused by a lack of talent or concentration. More often, they come from an ineffective navigation strategy. Over the last few years, I have spent a lot of time analysing navigation mistakes — both my own and those of other orienteers. One of the main conclusions is that many errors can be prevented through better planning and better route execution. This is exactly what I am writing about in my books. Book 1 explains the fundamentals of confident navigation and how to build a reliable navigation strategy. Book 2 focuses on route planning, route execution, and reducing the risk of mistakes before they happen. Book 3 is currently in progress and will focus on racing situations: what to do when conditions become difficult, when something ...