Merry Christmas 2025
A Very Merry Christmas to all Watchkeepers in all Stations To All Stations
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Captain Tony Starling Lark
It is with regret that we have to announce that the founder and Truste of SSG Captain Tony Starling Lark has stood down as a truste, he will remain a Life Presedent of SSG, Tony started the coastwatch organisation both NCI and SSG in Cornwall in 1994 and has been involved ever since, we at
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Redcar Coastwatch Award
It is with great pride we can announce today that Coastwatch Redcar has been granted the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This honour is the equivalent of an MBE for the voluntary sector and was previously called the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. It was created in 2002 to mark the celebration of Queen
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West Fife Coastwatch New Site
West Fife Coastwatch have relocated to a new permanent location. the new site is at North Queensferry Harbour. They are now operating from a custom trailer that they have had converted for there needs. the new site has more traffic, water sports and a local rowing club local to them. SSG wishes them every success
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Great turnout for Merchant Navy Day in Llandudno
It’s wonderful that there was a great turnout for Merchant Navy Day in Llandudno! Merchant Navy Day is a special occasion to honor and pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices of seafarers who serve in the Merchant Navy. These individuals play a crucial role in maintaining international trade and ensuring the safe transportation of
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Len Butcher RIP
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
King Charles III Coronation
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.
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Winterton-on-sea Coastwatch
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
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West Fife Coastwatch DFS
Coastwatch West Fife are now authorised as a “Declared Facility Status” with HM Coastguard.
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Happisburgh Station
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.
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