5th July 2022. Last week, the Watchkeepers at NCI Porthdinllaen observed a boat adrift a short distance off Carreg Ddu, with 5 persons onboard,

The occupants were making no headway as they attempted to paddle the boat and were making “please assist” signals with their arms towards the shore. The NCI Watchkeepers reported the situation and the vessels position to HM Coastguard at Holyhead, who then attempted to contact the drifting boat by radio with no response. The Watchkeepers contacted the Coastguard again to inform them that one of Porthdinllaen’s inshore fishing fleet was approaching the bay. The Coastguard radioed the fishing boat who agreed to assist and NCI Porthdinllaen were able to direct them (via Holyhead Coastguard) to the boat so it could be taken in tow back to the safety of Porthdinllaen Bay.

This was another example of the vigilance of the National Coastwatch Instiutions volunteer watchkeepers and the importance of their Eyes along the Coast.