The Work of The National Coastwatch Institution(NCI) - Nigel Batchelor

The work of the National Coastwatch Institute ( NCI)

 Nigel's talk will explain the three main areas the NCI covers.

Firstly, the formation of the NCI and its evolvement into a Declared Asset to HM Coastguards. He will explain how NCI interact as a member of the Search and Rescue community and how NCI further contribute to that service.

Secondly, the work of NCI Gosport. This is a unique station as it is situated inside a secure MoD facility, overlooking Portsmouth Harbour, the Harbour Approaches and the Eastern Solent.

Thirdly, General water safety. This will also include some of the incidents ( with images) that we see from Gosport ---- the good, the bad and the ugly!

A brief Biography: 

Nigel is a Guildford resident who spent his life working in the motor industry. He learnt to sail on the Norfolk Broads and Norfolk Coast. He has sailed Dinghys, Lasers, Folkboats and Clipper Yachts. He has been a boat owner for the past 25 years based at Haslar Marina, Gosport.

For any queries please email: jane.osborn.jo@gmail.com