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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. We have one of the best views along the coast so do come in and visit (find us here).
We maintain watch from 09:00 and 17:00 local time (or sunset if earlier) and from 3rd May to 8th September from 09.00 to 20:00 local time (or sunset if earlier).
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.
Spring fundraiser THANK YOU
Our Spring Fundraiser has now concluded Our Spring fundraiser has now concluded. This was our main fundraising event for the year. We’re still totting up the various streams of income
SW Coast Path Passports
We are a South West Coast Path Way Maker and will be delighted to stamp your coast path passport. Just pop in to the Lookout and ask. If you don’t have one we can sell you one for £7.
Prawle Point NCI keeps watch over coast and sea from Bolt Head to Start Point (Devon UK) all daylight hours.
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Passing Prawle Point on lovely downwind sail yesterday with spinnaker up from Brixham on “Ardea” with 3 watchkeepers on board - Peter Sandover & Nick and Dee White.
Thanks to Dee for the photo.
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Rush hour traffic is terrible
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A beautiful stunning morning here at Prawle Point. 17C with a smooth sea and mostly good visibility. Don’t forget you can check live weather conditions at www.nci-prawlepoint.org.uk/weather-gauges/
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3 Creeks Race enjoyed by watchkeeper, Richard this afternoon
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One of our watchkeepers logged this fishing boat, Sea King, a week ago. He bumped into the owner and boat on Normandy Quay, Salcombe, the following day, and chatted to him about fishing, and NCI.
During the conversation the fishermen mentioned an episode “Bass, pollock & seagulls” on his YouTube channel. NCI Prawle Point has a very nice mention some 4 minutes 50 seconds in. Thank you, Rob Matson, for those kind words.
