Welcome to the water safety blog of Gosport NCI. Manned by volunteers, Gosport NCI is located in Fort Blockhouse and provides a visual and listening watch over Portsmouth harbour and the Eastern Solent.
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This appeal came in to us recently. Unfortunately we dont get to see much marine life from our lookout tower, so this is really for anyone who takes a boat out.
Coastal safety received an extra boost this summer with the official launch of ‘Stay Safe Along The Coast’ from National Coastwatch. As well as their traditional task of keeping a lookout for vessels and persons in distress on the sea and along the coastlines, NCI Watchkeepers will be taking a more proactive role in promoting coastal and water safety. NCI stations which are public facing will offer practical safety support, distributing wrist bands for children to carry their guardian’s contact details so they can be quickly reunited, waterproof phone pouches, and stickers for owner’s contact details for paddleboards and personal watercraft. The charity’s volunteer watchkeepers will also provide information on local sea and tidal conditions, and local weather. Stephen Hand, National Coastwatch Chair said: “We’ve been active in promoting coastal safety for some time but the official launch of ‘Stay Safe Along the Coast’ is an important step forward. We also wo...
As a volunteer organisation, Gosport NCI depends upon generous donations not just of money but also of facilities to help our team training and meetings. So to have the support of the Portsmouth Offshore Group (POG), an organisation that itself is dedicated to the promotion of safer sailing is much appreciated! Richard Suggitt, Gosport NCI Station Manager presents a Supporter's Certificate to John Ainsworth, POG Commodore. Becoming a watch keeper: If you would like to become a watch keeper, email the station manager at richard.suggitt@nci.org.uk for more information. Making a donation to Gosport NCI: Text NCIGOSPORT to 70450 to donate £5. Social Media Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
Alan, former naval officer Why I became a watchkeeper? I love binoculars round my neck and to see the whole of the eastern Solent in view and that I am making a contribution to water safety. Becoming a watchkeeper: If you would like to become a watchkeeper, email the station manager at gosport@nci.org.uk for more information. Making a donation to Gosport NCI: Text NCIGOSPORT to 70450 to donate £5. Social Media Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.