LIFEBOAT MAGAZINE ARCHIVE

‘There’s no need to worry. The RNLI will always be there to look after us!’ That’s the oft-heard mantra of many a sea or beach goer – and a dangerous assumption to be tackled.

The costs of maintaining a comprehensive...

DECEMBER 21ST. - BUCKIE, BANFFSHIRE.

A boat had been reported ashore and showing flares, but could not be found, and it was presumed that she had got off.- Rewards, £10 8s. 6d..

MAY 19TH. - SHOREHAM HARBOUR, SUSSEX. A fishing boat from Worthing had not returned when expected. Her engine had broken down, but she made port unaided.

- Rewards, £5 2s. 6d..

OCTOBER 22ND. - RUNSWICK, YORKSHIRE.

A naval patrol trawler had gone aground on Kettleness Point during fog, but she refloated without help and continued her patrol. - Rewards, £36 16s. 6d..

What will you discover this autumn?

The ‘back to school’ feeling is a receding memory for many of us, but I still find autumn brings a clean slate and the instinct to try something new. This issue, we meet volunteers who...

TEDDY BEARS PICNIC When your organisation holds its next fund raising effort at a carnival, fete, donkey derby, boat show or similar activity you can make an additional £200 in a few hours by running a Teddy Bears Picnic. No financial...

Jack Downing, president of Stourbridge branch from 1980, chairman from 1963-1980 and founder member from 1953. He was awarded a statuette in 1973, a Gold badge in 1980, a bar to the Gold badge in 1986 and an honorary life governorship in...

Zodiac, the best inflatable in the world.

Zodiac is Number One. Built by the oldest and best known inflatable manufacturers in the world, Zodiac inflatables confirm their pedigree, as soon as the going gets...