Take accurate bearings on the water with our marine hand bearing compasses — compact, portable sighting tools designed specifically for the marine environment. These handheld compasses excel at precise azimuth measurements for position fixing, pilotage, collision avoidance, or as reliable backups on yachts, sailboats, powerboats, kayaks, dinghies, and small craft. Key models include:
- Plastimo Iris 50 (hockey-puck style – compact, shock/water-resistant, soft non-slip grip, photoluminescent card for low-light visibility, 1° graduations, available in colours like Blue, Yellow, Olive Green/Military Mils – ideal for quick handheld use)
- Plastimo Iris 100 (universal hand bearing/course compass – multi-position mounting, larger card for easier reading, inbuilt energy-efficient LED illumination, luminous markings, versatile for sailboats/small craft/kayaks)
- Riviera Mizar & Orion (compact handheld – impact/shock-resistant, floating options, fluorescent/photoluminescent cards, soft casing/neck strap for portability, suitable as emergency or small-boat compasses)
- Silva 70UN range (universal/versatile – can be handheld or mounted, double scales for sitting/standing use, some models (e.g., 70UNE) with illumination, waterproof/floating, smart design for quick bearings)
All feature clear sighting aids (prism/infinity prism or mirror options), stable cards, marine-grade durability, and excellent low-light performance — perfect for serious navigators needing dependable, non-electronic bearing tools. Shop high-quality marine hand bearing compasses with UK & worldwide delivery.
