A SEARCH is under way for a missing sailor who has not been seen since he left Newhaven. 

The man, known only as David and thought to be in his late 60s or early 70s, set sail on Friday morning. 

He is thought to have been heading to Dieppe in France. 

He is in a Zapcat boat and has safety equipment and a full tank of fuel.

He has a Scottish accent, is around 5ft 9in and very thin.

Messages are being broadcast across the area where David was known to be going and vessels are being asked to look out for a blue Zapcat. 

Duty controller for HM Coastguard Dai Jones said: "We are concerned about where he is. No one has heard from him and we’ve been unable to contact him.

"If anyone has seen him or if David sees or hears this, please call us at HM Coastguard on 02392 552100."