About
Trained volunteers who observe the sea and coast looking for people or vessels in need of assistance. We are part of UK Search & Rescue.
The NCI was formed to fill the need for an organisation to provide a visual watch around the coast to look out for persons or vessels in distress. This need had arisen due to the reduction in numbers of Coastguard visual watch stations. Currently there are around 60 volunteer watchkeepers who ensure the lookout is open 365 days a year. The lookout operates 10.00 to 16.00 in winter, 09.00 to 17.00 in spring and autumn and 09.00 to 20.00in...