'The buoys of summer' have returned!
The Tor Bay Harbour Authority have jokingly described the Summer speed limit buoys - which are being put out today - as the 'buoys of Summer' as they signal the start of the tourist season.
Last updated 30th Apr 2021
The buoys stop boats getting too close to beaches and going too quickly near swimmers and paddleboarders - ensuring safety and a more tranquil beach experience.
As we approach the first Bank Holiday weekend of the year, Torbay is preparing for the start of what could be its busiest tourist season in 50 years.
Tourism bosses suggest visitor numbers could be as high this summer as they were during the heatwaves of the 1970s.
Officials hope by making a good impression, families will return to Torbay for staycations in the future.
Green ambassadors are being used to ensure the area remains clean and tidy.
CCTV is also being monitored for longer to make sure any problems are cleaned up quickly.
A crane has today been helping lift the distinct five knot yellow speed limit buoys into place on a boat - so they can be set in place across the waters of Tor Bay.
The organisers of the Offshore Circuit Racing event, this weekend at Torquay Harbour, say they welcome the chance to stage an event - while observing Covid restrictions.