The Watchkeeper Role
Coastwatch is not a rescue organisationOur role is to Spot, Plot, Report and Update
Accidents happen and technology can’t always spot a distress flare, children or adults in trouble, an overturned boat, a water sports enthusiast in difficulty or navigational hazards such as floating debris.
That is why our volunteer watchkeepers are an important lookout service. So even if you don’t know your latitude from your longitude but can spare a few hours we would love to hear from you. All we ask is that you are over 16 and fit enough to carry out the required duties.
If you decide to join us you will be offered the following training
Watchkeeping Basics First Aid Tide and Weather Information Chartwork Throwing a Safety Rope Rescue Observation Skills and Report Writing Knots & Hitches Distress Signals HM Coastguard Knowledge Vessel Identification Mental Health First Aid -------------------------- Personal Qualification RYA VHF Marine Radio Certificate
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Disclaimer: Please be aware that Coastwatch West Fife (SCIO) has no affiliation to any other Coastwatch Groups in Scotland and is the only organisation registered as a SCIO with OSCR that permits the use of the words 'Coastwatch West Fife' in it's name.
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