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NCI TORBAY TO INCREASE OPENING HOURS READY FOR A BUSY SUMMER

22nd April 2021. The Covid-19 pandemic has increased the demand for UK based ‘staycations’ and many National Coastwatch Institution stations are preparing for an increase in demand for their services.

 One such station is NCI Torbay who are expecting a very busy summer season, particularly as indications are that Torquay will be one of the top tourist destinations in the UK for staycations. Anticipating an increase in visitor numbers, the volunteer watchkeepers are significantly extending their opening hours. A spokesman for NCI Torbay said “From earlier in the year, we have opened from 09.00 and currently close at 19.00. With effect from the end of April, we are further extending our closing time to 21.00 or dusk, whichever is the soonest”.

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Currently almost 60 National Coastwatch stations are operational and manned by over 2600 volunteer watchkeepers around the British Isles from Fleetwood in the North West, through Wales, to the South and East of England to Filey in North Yorkshire. 

National Coastwatch watchkeepers provide the eyes and ears along the coast, monitoring radio channels and providing a listening watch in poor visibility. They are trained to deal with emergencies offering a variety of skills and experience, and full training by the National Coastwatch ensures that high standards are met.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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