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Lat: 50° 13.11' N Long: 005° 28.58' W OS Grid Ref: SW 521 411
The NCI Station at St Ives is situated high on the extremity of the Island promontory. From here we monitor weather and sea conditions and provide information for mariners, fishermen, walkers and other users of the sea and coast. We work closely with our partners, the RNLI, HM Coastguard, HM Coastguard Air Sea Rescue, HM Customs and Excise, Border Agency and all the emergency services. At the same time we safeguard the environment by observing coastal and marine life.
The St Ives Station was opened in 1999. After only two years we gained the award of Declared Facility Status and are now part of the UK search and rescue service. Over forty fully trained, volunteer watchkeepers, from all walks of life, operate the Station during normal working hours, while two emergency teams are on standby, 24 hours every day.
Watchkeepers monitor coastal activity, aided by the use of expensive equipment. Radar, radio and AIS all help in preventing and reacting to any potential emergency.
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Alexander Von Humboldt II at anchor in the bay area of St Ives Cornwall.
Taken by watchkeeper Viv S
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The view on Xmas day from Hayle Rivermouth across to St Ives
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Keep yourself and your four-legged friends safe when exploring the coast this winter by following, saving and sharing our top tips:
1️⃣ Keep me on a lead if we're close to cliff edges or fast flowing rivers.
2️⃣ If I go into the water or get stuck in mud, don't go after me. Move to a place I can get to safely and call me - I'll probably get out by myself.
3️⃣ If you're worried about me, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.
And don't forget to check the forecast, wrap up warm and enjoy your walk!
#RNLI #DogWalking #CoastalWalks #WaterSafety #SearchAndRescue #EmergencyServices #DogsOfInstagram #CoastalPath #Walkers #Coastguard
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Just a few photographs taken by myself this weekend
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#Didyouknow that you can find us here on other social platforms too?
To see more news, views and safety information from our station follow us on Twitter, Instagram & soon be Tumbler
🔎 Search 'National Coastwatch Institution St Ives
#NCIAcrossSocialMedia #EyesAlongTheCoast
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Off swimming at the beach today then please take a moment to look at this poster, it has some good advice
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Some fantastic advice here
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Tour around the bay area from our station here on the island in St Ives Cornwall
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Dolphins 🐬 in the bay
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