17 Dec 2025

Do you know this vessel?

Can you please help?

Do you know the owner of this vessel? It is anchored on the reed beds between Topsham and the M5 bridge. Position below.

50°41.183'N

003°28.420'W

Please note that there is no name visible on the hull.

Could the owner of the vessel, or if you know who the owner is please get in touch with the EPA as soon as possible office. Tel: 01395 223 265 email: epa@exeter.gov.uk

9 Dec 2025

Stronger Together

Stronger Together: Building Safer Coasts Through Station Collaboration

This week marked an exciting milestone for our team as we welcomed two neighbouring stations to join us for a dedicated collaboration day focused on coastal water safety. Bringing our watchkeepers together wasn’t just an opportunity to put faces to names—it was a chance to share ideas, compare experiences, and strengthen the support network that keeps our coastline safe.

From the moment everyone arrived, the room was buzzing with conversation. Each station works in its own unique environment, and hearing how others tackle challenges we may never encounter ourselves was both eye-opening and inspiring. Likewise, we were able to share the approaches and systems we’ve developed here—many of which are now helping other stations refine their own ways of working.

These sessions are more than just informative; they’re a reminder that we’re all part of something bigger. By pooling our knowledge, we’re not only improving our own effectiveness but also shaping a more resilient and connected coastal safety network. It’s encouraging to see our efforts leading the way, and we’re proud to be pioneering a model of cooperation that benefits everyone involved.

As we continue to build these relationships, we’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced across the coastline, and in return, we’ll be able to offer practical support, fresh ideas, and encouragement whenever it’s needed.

Together, we’re making our shores safer—for our teams, for our communities, and for everyone who spends time on the water. And this is only the beginning.

13 Nov 2025

Presentation

Huge thanks to Poltimore WI for their kind donation - and for all their excellent questions - at our Presentation Teams visit in the Village Hall in Poltimore. Really it was the tea and biscuits that made an impression on us!

Thank you for your hospitality.

Dear John and Hugh

Just to say a big thank you for coming to give your presentation and talk about the National Coastwatch Institution. It was lovely to meet with you both.

Your talk and presentation were enjoyed by all and we were all amazed that the charity, which is there to help save lives at sea,  is staffed and managed by volunteers. Your enthusiasm for the charity showed throughout your talk and in the answers given to questions raised by our members. 

I do get asked for recommendations for speakers from other WIs and I will have no hesitation in recommending your talk and presentation in the future.

Once again, many thanks and kind regards.

MW
Poltimore WI

10 Nov 2025

Presentation

NCI Exmouth Presentation Team were invited along to the West Hill Supper Club, which meets on the second Monday of the month for dinner and a speaker.

The group were told about our charity and how our volunteer watchkeepers are an asset of His Majesty's Coastguard. The PowerPoint presentation was well received with lots of questions about the dangers of the Estuary.

Thank you for your hospitality.

A supper club is a dining establishment that also functions as a social club, sometimes with a more traditional, community-based approach like the one in West Hill, and other times as a modern, curated gathering for social connection.

9 Nov 2025

Remembrance Parade

NCI Exmouth were proud to take part in this year’s Remembrance Parade in Exmouth, a moving event that honours the courage and sacrifice of our armed forces past and present. The parade brings the community together to remember those who gave their lives in service, and to show support for veterans and serving personnel. It’s a moment to reflect, pay tribute, and ensure their legacy is never forgotten.

Photo: Exmouth Journal

25 Oct 2025

Civic Service Reception

Today NCI Exmouth were privileged to be invited along to Holy Trinity Church as part of the Exmouth Town Council Civic Service by the Mayor. We were one of a number of civic organizations and local charities who serve the Exmouth community.

This year the theme was a marine one; with sea shanties and acappella singing all with nautical themes being sung beautifully in church by various groups.

Thank you to Exmouth Town Council.

It was followed by a civic reception with tea and cakes!

24 Oct 2025

Our Annual DFS Assessment

Today was our annual Declared Facility Status (DFS) assessment and we passed with flying colours.

The DFS is a standard established through a Memorandum of Understanding between His Majesty’s Coastguard and the National Coastwatch Institution. It is a benchmark that all NCI stations must attain and uphold, and passing the assessment maintains formal recognition of NCI Exmouth as a Search and Rescue (SAR) asset, equivalent in status to RNLI Lifeboats and SAR Helicopters.

Hugh and Steve managed the majority of the Assessor’s practical questions and requests for documentation before handing over to Cheryl and Phil for the second watch. This year’s assessment featured several conning exercises with the Inshore Lifeboat (ILB), both within and outside Pole Sands. Special recognition goes to them for their focus and diligence that was evident throughout the extended exercise period in difficult weather conditions. The assessment concluded with a constructive feedback session between the RNLI and our team, observed by the Assessor, who commended the professionalism demonstrated by all parties from the initial pre-exercise briefing through to the debrief.

A big thank you to everyone involved in the preparation and successful execution of this year’s assessment.

13 Oct 2025

NCI EXMOUTH hosted a ‘Hands on CPR /AED

NCI EXMOUTH hosted a ‘Hands on CPR /AED‘ open practice session on Saturday at The Hub on Side Shore. This was a collaboration with the RLSS to support their ‘Restart a Heart’ campaign running all this week.

This was incredibly well supported with approximately 120 people coming to learn, update or just practice their skills.

 Many people said that now they had practiced using an AED and having seen how simple it was they would not hesitate to run to their nearest one at home to use it in an emergency. Some people did not know where their nearest one might be and went off determined to find out when they got back.

 We also promoted NCI and introduced those who had not heard of us to the excellent work carried out by our stations around the country.

Water Safety leaflets were handed out to young people, all of whom were keen to get involved with the CPR training. Little Ruben just two and half years old , on holiday down here was determined to give it a go and amazed us all with his concentration and passion to do it right.

We had young and old from all parts of the country and many locals.

All in all a very successful day.

3 Oct 2025

Presentation

Our Presentation Team were invited to speak to an organization called Moose International at the Exmouth Football Club last night.
Our DSM, John D gave a talk about our charity and how we assist His Majesty's Coastguard and other Search and Rescue colleagues to keep the Coast safe.
Thank you for the invite and your generous donation.

Moose International is an organization founded in 1888 and whose objective is the relief of need and financial hardship from youth, old age sickness or disability. It is dedicated to caring for young and old, bringing communities together by raising charitable funds for community organizations.

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