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Welcome to NCI Boscastle

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Dedicated volunteers providing coastal watchkeeping to ensure the safety of everyone at sea and along our shores.

EYES ALONG THE COAST

VHF CHANNEL 65 - CALLSIGN -BOSCASTLE NCI

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1

Coastal Surveillance

We maintain a high-precision visual watch over the Boscastle cliffs and sea, identifying potential maritime emergencies before they escalate through continuous observation.

2

Rescue Coordination

Acting as a vital link in the Search and Rescue chain, our team provides real-time situational data and coordinate relay to H.M. Coastguard and the RNLI.

3

Safety Advisories

We offer essential weather monitoring and local condition reports to coastal walkers and mariners, enhancing the overall safety of the Boscastle maritime community.

Blue laser light show at National Coastwatch station

[SINCE 2004]

Our Mission

The National Coastwatch Institution Boscastle station stands as a vital guardian of the North Cornwall coast. Established in 2004 following the loss of local visual safety services, our station is manned entirely by dedicated volunteers who maintain a visual lookout for hazards in the Boscastle area. We serve as the eyes and ears along the coast, working alongside HM Coastguard and the RNLI to enhance the safety of all who navigate these rugged coastal waters. For decades, we have remained committed to providing this essential voluntary watch, ensuring that mariners, coastal walkers, and pilots remain protected under our watchful gaze.

Become a Watchkeeper

Do you have four hours a  week to spare? We are always looking for dedicated volunteers to join our station in Boscastle. Help us maintain maritime safety by training as a watchkeeper and supporting our vital mission of coastal surveillance.

VHF CHANNEL 65 - CALLSIGN -BOSCASTLE NCI

Station information

 

Normal summer opening:

Open from: 08:00
Open until: 20:00
Days: Every Day
From: May 1
Until: September 30

 

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Normal winter opening:

Open from: 08:00
Open until: 16:00
Days: Every Day
From: October 1
Until: April 30

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