Orienteering does not require running and does not have to be competitive, in fact many people take part just to walk around some of the most beautiful parts of the British countryside. Many of the areas used are not open to the general public. If you would like to get an idea of what an orienteering event involves please visit the Isle of Wight Orienteering Club's excellent Web-o feature. The club orgainises a number of social events each year. In the past these have included mountain bike trips, ten pin bowling evenings, and a memorable day trip to Boulogne.
Most members meet up for a drink in a local pub after each event.
This allows members to keep in contact and discuss the various courses that they have run. Each member receives a copy of the club's magazine, Crockery, approximately six times per year.