Sadly I have heard today that Len Butcher, retired Trustee and Treasurer of The Seasafety Group, passed away over the weekend. He was also a watch keeper/ deputy station manager and Station Treasurer of Pakefield Coastwatch, RIP Len “Calm seas and a following winds, rest easy duty done, stand down sir“ David Moore SSG
To all our volunteer watchkeepers and supporters and extended Search and Rescue Family colleages, we wish you a safe and happy long weekend. Thank you for what you do.
A bitter sweet evening where Winterton Coastwatch members gathered for a final meal together at the Boathouse Rollesbay. We all had a wonderfull meal and a jolly few hours but it was sad on parting knowing it was for the last time. Let’s hope local authorities see sense and allow a presence back on this …
Coastwatch West Fife are now authorised as a “Declared Facility Status” with HM Coastguard.
It is with great sadness we have to tell you that the past Controller of Happisburgh Coastwatch Station Fred Rendell has passed away. “Fair winds and following seas, to you sir, Stand down your Duty done” RIP Fred.
Sadly have to advise you that Bill Wilson the Manager of Hartlepool Coastwatch Station has passed away. “Fair Winds and Following Seas to you Sir. Stand down, Duty Done“. Sadly the Station has also had to close down due to the shortage of Watchkeepers also.
All stations Berwick Coastwatch would like it be known they are again standing there watches over 3 days a week
The Following message has been sent to the Official online Book of Condolence for Prince Philip on behalf of the Trustees and Watchkeepers of the Group. “May on behalf of all our Watchkeepers, Trustees, May I send to our Queen and Family of the Duke our Condolences and as a Navy Man “Fair Winds Calm …
From All at Seasafety Group to all Stations in the Group. We wish you Seasons Greeting and a brighter New Year to All Watchkeepers and Supporters in 2021. David Moore (General Secretary to the Group) Trevor Smith (Chairman)
All of our watchkeepers have been given the status of “Key Workers” as Declared Assets of HM Coastguard. They have been issued with a letter of authorisation to this affect. RECOMMENDATIONS From SSG OFFICERS 5th November 2020 For use during lock down, we suggest that all watchkeepers during duty hours and travelling to and from …
