5th June 2019. Today saw the 15th anniversary of the first ever watch mounted at Newhaven NCI. Of the current 68 watchkeepers, 36 were able to brave the chilly SW wind to pose for a picture in front of the lookout (which is awaiting new signs!). Congratulations to all those who have enabled Newhaven NCI to keep watch every single day for the last 15 years!
Currently almost 60 National Coastwatch stations are operational and manned by over 2600 volunteer watchkeepers around the British Isles from Fleetwood in the North West, through Wales, to the South and East of England to Filey in North Yorkshire.
National Coastwatch watchkeepers provide the eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility. They are trained to deal with emergencies offering a variety of skills and experience, and full training by the National Coastwatch ensures that high standards are met.
The words National Coastwatch Institution and Eyes Along the Coast and the NCI logos are Registered Trademarks of NCI.
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