5 April 2014 Watchkeepers were monitoring radio traffic in very poor visibility when they heard a yacht calling Brixham Coastguard, stating that she was unsure of her position.

The Coastguard contacted the watchkeepers at NCI Prawle Point to check that they were monitoring the radio traffic. Watchkeepers advised that they were and had a possible radar contact.

They suggested to the Coastguard that they ask the yacht for the bearing of the ‘observatory'. This allowed them to confirm to the Coastguard that they had the correct vessel in sight and give her bearing and distance from the lookout.

Salcombe lifeboat was launched and, following a position update by the watchkeepers, she made contact with the casualty and escorted her safely into the harbour.