A voluntary organisation keeping a visual watch along UK shores

Point Lynas

Welcome to the NCI Point Lynas station.
We are situated at the extremity of the Llaneilian promontory, tucked inbetween the Lighthouse and its discontinued Fog Station. It's a great spot, if somewhat exposed.
To the east we can see the Great Orme, to the west we have Amlwch port, East Mouse & Middle Mouse. On a good day the mountains of the Isle of Man peep above the horizon.
Dolphins and porpoises frequently play in the tides off the Point and we have a resident seal in Freshwater Bay.
Our nearest RNLI station is Moelfre, with its Tamar ALB.

Visitor Policy
Visitors are very welcome, though we have to ask you to stay outside the cabin and maintain social distancing.
Access

Access to the station is via a footpath round Point Lynas Lighthouse from the approach road. Parts of the path run close to the cliff edge, can be slippery, and require care. 

The site is not accessible by wheelchair.

Local Hazards
Tidal races exist all around the Point with rates of up to 5 knots and extensive overfalls. Waves of over 10m may be expected in Northerly storm conditions. Rocky outcrops with steep, open, cliffs. On land, surfaces can be slippery in rain and the whole area is very exposed. The shape of the land masses leads to severe gusts in strong winds.
Operational capability
This station awaits assessment for Declared Facility Status
This station reports to MRCC Holyhead
Weather and sea conditions are available by radio during watch hours
Defibrillator Available: 
No
Station Telephone: 
07934995666 (watch hours only)
Visual Watch: 
Yes
Radar Watch: 
No
NAVTEX: 
No
AIS Watch: 
Yes
CCTV Watch: 
No
DSC Watch: 
Yes
Radio: Listening watch on channels: 
08
09
12
14
16
Radio: Channels in use (call direct not via ch 16): 
M1 (ch 37)
65
Radio: Channel 00: 
Listening watch and ready to transmit as authorised by Coastguard
Station Call Sign: 
Lynas NCI
Visual Horizon: 
10 -12 nm

Station Info

Station Address
Point Lynas NCI
Point Lynas Lighthouse
Llaneilian
Amlwch
Anglesey
LL68 9LT
Station telephone number
07934995666 (watch hours only)
Station email address

Contact Station by Email

Station contact
Gerard Trelford
Station contact role
Station Manager
07752 587955
Station website

NCI Point Lynas Living History

Summer opening
Open from: 
11.00
Open until: 
17:00
Days: 
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
From: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Until: 
Saturday, October 31, 2020
Notes: 
Watches are subject to cancellation in sustained winds of gale force or greater.
Winter opening
Open from: 
10:00
Open until: 
14:00
Days: 
Monday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
From: 
Friday, October 23, 2020
Until: 
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Notes: 
The winter schedule starts on the weekend when the clocks go back. Watches are subject to cancellation in sustained winds of gale force or greater. Further cancellations may be necessary as covid19 and Welsh government restrictions make it more difficult to fully man watches. The timing of watches may vary as conditions change.
Location
Latitude: 
53°21.47'N
Longitude: 
004°13.88'W
OS Reference: 
SH47979 93613
Station Elevation: 
100ft 30m (approx)
what3words: 
detection.scuba.universes
Visual features of station
The station is an Exhibition trailer, anchored on Point Lynas, between the Lighthouse and its disused Fog station..

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