Compasses

The hand bearing compass or a bearing compass are an important orientation aid on the water. The compasses work day and night and are not dependent on the boat's power supply. With compasses from Garmin, Contest, Plastimo or RITCHIE, you are always on course and safely underway.

The built-in or boat compass always points to the north

No matter whether it is a hand bearing compass, a ball bearing compass or a direction finding compass. The function of the sensitive compasses is always the same. They consist of a compass rose, a needle, a dial and the north arrow. The needle aligns itself with the poles through magnetism. Near the geographic north pole is also the magnetic south pole. The magnetic south pole wanders. Therefore, the alignment to the north is not always completely accurate. Nevertheless, it is quite easy to determine the course quite accurately with a built-in compass or with a boat compass when sailing. However, you should know in which compass direction your destination is located.

The compass is always wind- and weatherproof

Unlike a built-in compass, you can also use a hand bearing compass for hiking or other outdoor activities. Due to their size, compasses fit into any trouser pocket or backpack. Since a bearing compass or a hand bearing compass can also be used on the high seas, the sensitive and stylish devices are waterproof as well as wind and weather resistant. We offer a wide range of compasses for sailing and many other outdoor activities.