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Our superfit supporters raise thousands for the RNLI through running events. And at Christmas they were joined by a new team mate: the animated turkey Captain McStuffing. Our feathered fundraiser

AGM 1988 The RNLI's annual meetings for 1988 will take place on Tuesday, May 10 at the South Bank, London. The governors' annual general meeting takes place in the Queen Elizabeth Hall at 11.30 am and the annual presentation of...

A GUN is heard at the dead of night " Life-boat ready 1" And every man to the signal true Fights for place in the eager crew ; " Now, lads, steady!" First a glance at the shuddering foam, Now a look at the loving home,...

A stormy sea can very quickly become a cruel sea to a vessel in distress.

Crashing waves prevent rescue vessels getting alongside. And poor visibility can make yards seem like miles.

With the Pains-Wessex...

Since the War only three issues of THE LIFEBOAT have been published annually. Owing to the great increase in the amount of matter for publication, particularly in reports of the work of Branches, the Committee have dec ded to revert to the...

The Princess Royal made a point of visiting the RNLI stand during a visit to the National Boat, Caravan and Leisure Show at the Birmingham NEC in February.

The photograph shows Princess Anne greeting Jacky Clifford,... - View image in PDF

THE Board of Trade has recently published the Wreck Register of the United Kingdom for the past year. As usual, it is a most interesting document, convey- ing much useful information on a subject of national importance.

On...

As cruising yachtsmen most of us will go through life without needing a lifeboat.

Growing experience, natural caution and a healthy respect for the sea backed up with good safety equipment should see us through. But the...