Confident Orienteering

  The Most Important Part — Before the Book Is Out I know some people tend to skip the intro sections of a book — honestly, I sometimes do too. 🙂 But that’s usually where all the thank-yous go. So I’d like to share mine here, in advance, before Confident Orienteering  Book 2: Planning Reliable Routes comes out on October 22, 2025 . Huge thanks to everyone who helped bring this book to life. It’s been a true team effort — and it simply wouldn’t be the same without your support. Many of you were already part of the journey with Confident Orienteering  Book 1: Fundamentals , and I’m genuinely grateful that the team stayed together (and even grew!). Thank you for your work, your feedback, your ideas, and your patience — it means a lot. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The first book of the Confident Orienteering Practical Guide took a year and a half to finish; the second — almost two years. In some ways, Book 2 felt easier: the process was familiar, and I knew readers were wa...

Confident Orienteering Book 2 cover We are very close to have a cover for Book 2.  You could read Book 1 here Book 2 is here  Aleksandr Alekseyonok, September 29, 2025.

 Confident Orienteering  Book 2 is almost here! In about four weeks, Confident Orienteering,  Book 2: Planning Reliable Routes will be published. Here are the chapter titles — just a glimpse of what’s inside: Route Tracking Overview Confidence in Pinpoint Positioning Using All the Indicators for Confident Positioning Structured Route Planning Planning of Bearing Sections Planning of Linear Sections Ensuring a Reliable Control Approach Completing the Control Attack A Step-by-Step Route Choice Procedure Although each book can be read on its own, they are designed as a unified system .  👉 That’s why it’s best to start with Confident Orienteering  Book 1: Fundamentals — it lays the foundation and makes Book 2 much easier to follow. 📖 Book 1: Fundamentals was published in October 2023 and is available here. Aleksandr Alekseyonok, September 10, 2025. 

 🔸 Looking for an Orienteering Coach? 🔸 I offer coaching and consulting services focused on orienteering technique — for both individual athletes and teams. Whether you're preparing for a major competition or want to improve your skills during the off-season, I can help. Training can take place at camps or online — whichever suits you best. 💪 What I offer: Technical training sessions to improve your navigation skills  Lectures and discussions on how to minimise navigation errors Detailed analysis of past races to identify weak points and recurring mistakes Preparation strategies for key competitions in your season Customisable programs: from one-time focused sessions to full-season coaching plans 🚀 I’ll be happy to share my experience and ideas to help make your navigation more confident and systematic. 🔹 Get in touch to learn more or to schedule a session: Aleksandr Alekseyonok Author of Confident Orienteering: A Systematic Approach to Minimi...

  New O-Book Coming This Fall! Confident Orienteering: A Systematic Approach to Minimising Errors Book 1: Fundamentals was released in October 2023 and has already been translated into seven languages , alongside the original English edition. With 8 chapters and 140 pages, it introduced the core concepts of the author's navigation system — and I’m still amazed at how warmly it was received by orienteers around the world. 🌍 As we continued working on the next part of this practical guide, it became clear that the project had grown into something much bigger — not least because of the sheer number of examples and illustrations included throughout (around 250 in total!). To make the material easier to absorb, we’re now leaning towards splitting it into two volumes , each with its own clear focus. This isn’t a final decision yet, and even the titles below are working titles — but right now, this structure feels like the most reader-friendly option: 📖 Book 2 (working title...

  🔸 Looking for an Orienteering Coach? 🔸 I offer my services as a coach and consultant in orienteering technique.  I work with both individual athletes and teams. We can train either at training camps or online — the choice is yours! 💪 What I offer: Training to improve your navigation skills, including technical exercises for winter training. Lectures on minimizing navigation errors. Analysis of past competitions to identify problem areas in navigation. Preparation for key competitions in the season. Programs for both short-term courses (you can choose the topic) or for the entire competition season. 🚀 I'm happy to share my ideas and experience to help make your navigation more confident! 🔹  Contact me for more details and to sign up for training. Aleksandr Alekseyonok , author of the book on orienteering "Confident Orienteering" ; co-author of   Faсebook group " Orienteering. Technical Trainings"  e-ma...

'Confident Orienteering' is a Must-Read for Orienteering Enthusiasts! Aviad Fuchs ,   an orienteering instructor with 20 years of experience in competitive orienteering across both civil and military environments, recently shared his review of my book   "Confident Orienteering, Book1: Fundamentals" : "Confident Orienteering" by Aleksandr Alekseyonok   is A Must-Read for Orienteering Enthusiasts! Orienteering books are hard to come by, making this one a rare gem. It offers clear explanations of techniques and strategies, accompanied by helpful maps and illustrations. The personal stories make it an engaging read, while the practical advice is easy to apply. Given the scarcity of quality literature in this field, this book is a valuable addition to any enthusiast's collection. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced orienteer, you'll find it an indispensable resource." Aleksandr Alekseyonok, November 20, 2024.

Maximus O-Meeting 2025: What to Expect Today we bring you an interview with one of the main organisers of Maximus O Meeting 2025, Raul Ferra. Hi, Raul. Thank you for agreeing to tell us about the MAXIMUS event. Firstly, could you briefly introduce yourself and the Maximus event?  My name is Raúl Ferra, a dedicated orienteer since the age of 9. What began as a childhood hobby evolved into a competitive pursuit, and now it’s both my profession and my passion.  At the moment, my main occupation is as the head-coach of Halden SK, but I complement it with personal coaching ( RF-Coach ), and organising training camps and events in Spain (Maximus O Meeting and winter camp, and Sun-O camps in Alicante, Murcia, Barbate, Granada, etc.).        What is the history of this competition? How did it all start?   Maximus O Meeting was launched in 2019 as a new project in the region, with the aim of offering an annual event of the highest technical quality, in addi...

  Become a Better Orienteer with Personalised Online Coaching! I am a political refugee from Belarus, currently living in Poland, offering personalised online training in orienteering.  Whether you're an intermediate or advanced orienteer, I can help you enhance your navigation skills and overall performance. The number of available spots is limited. Here’s what I can offer: Flexible Training Plans: I create customised programs focused on the technical aspects of orienteering, taking into account your strengths and weaknesses in navigation. This approach allows us to prioritise the improvement of your weakest areas first, ensuring more effective progress in your skills.  Please note that my services do not include physical training plans. Terrain Workouts : I plan sessions on the terrain to enhance your navigational abilities.  On-Table Exercises : I provide and evaluate technical exercises that you can complete from home ...

 The long-awaited premiere! Just a few minutes ago, sales of my book "Confident Orienteering Book 1" started in Danish.   Michael Nygaard Møller did the translation and prepared the book for publication in PDF format. He also made the book available in EPUB format, which is a great advantage, as readers can zoom in on their devices to see the text and images better.  A presentation of the book, preview versions, reviews and an example EPUB format can be found on this Michael's website  and on Facebook page. Danish - This is the fourth language in which the book has been released (Other languages: English - the original version of the book; French and Ukrainian).  It's only been 9 months since the original book came out!!!  In the coming weeks, I will do a series of posts and introduce  translators of these books in more detail. YOU should to know who did these projects for you!!  the original English version of the book is available here Ale...