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Prawle Point NCI is one of around 60 National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) stations along the coasts of England and Wales keeping an eye on those at sea and on the coastline, ready to assist HM Coastguard when things go wrong.
The Prawle Point lookout stands 200 feet above sea level at the most southerly point in Devon and is open 365 days a year.
A watch is maintained at this time of year between 09:00 and the earlier of 17:00 BST and sunset but from 3rd May to 8th September the lookout will usually remain manned until at the earlier of 20:00 BST and sunset. For the safety of our watchkeepers, the Lookout may close early in seriously adverse weather conditions.
NCI stations receive no government funding and are entirely staffed by volunteers. We rely on public support and so please make a donation.
In addition to keeping a watch, we are available to provide information as to the local sea and weather conditions, by telephone on 01548 511259 or via our own VHF Channel 65. See also our weather station and webcams.
We are able to give radio and AIS checks; indeed, HM Coastguard recommends calling NCI on Channel 65 for this purpose.
Adjacent to the Lookout is a Visitor Centre with interesting information about the area, its ecology and history.
Our information pages have content directed at mariners and walkers and also summarise the history of the Prawle Point lookout. Watch our video to find out more about us. Please keep safe when on or by the water and take our Water Safety quiz.
Our spring fundraiser auction ends in...
SW Coast Path Passports
We are a South West Coast Path Way Maker and shall be pleased to stamp your coast path passport. We can also supply you with one.
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Salcombe Crabfest 2024
Prawle Point NCI will be at Salcombe Crabfest on Sunday 5th May . Do pay us a visit.
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Fundraising Auction
Our fund raising lunch at Port Waterhouse is sold out but you can still participate in our spring fundraiser at our ONLINE AUCTION!
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Prawle Point NCI keeps watch over coast and sea from Bolt Head to Start Point (Devon UK) all daylight hours.
NCI Prawle Point
Doesn't feel much like summer or even particularly warm today but come pleasanter weather and family outings along the coast path Watchkeeper. Faith Constantine has written a Water Safety Quiz aimed at families with children. There will be free copies in our Visitor Centre and you can either mark it yourself (answers are on the back) or bring it into the Lookout. It it's not too busy one of the watchkeeper team will mark it and explain anything you don't understand. While you're here don't forget to check out our
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Beautiful sunset tonight
NCI Prawle Point
Almost the first day in a long while that we've been able to hoist the flag at NCI Prawle Point. When it's blowing F6 or more we don't fly it. Even though we're not exactly bathed in sunlight today it's a huge relief to see the sea relaxing, the boats coming out, and conditions generally feeling a bit more human. We're on duty every day during daylight hours, watching out for sea and coastal users. If you'd like to help us out we're in the last week of our online
NCI Prawle Point
Morning all. Just a week to go until our big Spring Fundraiser. This is a key part of our efforts to keep the work of Prawle Point NCI going to help keep people at sea and walkers on the SW Coast Path safe. We’re there everyday including the fairest and the foulest days! So there’s just one week to go for you to participate in our online auction www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk/fundraising-auction/ There are loads of really fabulous items on offer, all donated by our wonderful friends and supporters - mostly small businesses
Fundraising Auction – NCI Prawle Point
Our fund raising lunch at Port Waterhouse is sold out but you can still participate in our spring fundraiser at our ONLINE AUCTION!
NCI Prawle Point
Thankfully their lookout tower is not damaged, but they have lost their valuable training and storage space.
Exmouth coastwatch hut partially collapses during storm
Volunteers say a coastwatch hut at Exmouth was left "hovering in the air" after stormy weather.
NCI Prawle Point
Another miserable day up here at Prawle Point. Despite poor visibility, lashing rain and a moderate sea we have seen a number of yachts go past and one 28’ motor vessel whose skipper will have a compressed spine in a few years’ time!
