[The following letter, which was published in Yaching Monthly, is reproduced by courtesy of the editor.] SIR, During a recent talk given to our members by a representative of the R.N.L.I., it appeared that, in our district at any rate, the Institution was handicapped by a lack of volunteers to assist in street and door collections.

As a result of hearing this, it was decided to offer them our assistance.

Our members have responded almost unanimously and we have accepted responsibility for helping to collect in the Maldon and Bradwell districts of Essex.

Apart from hoping that readers in these areas will generously support such a worthy cause, may I suggest that other clubs consider assisting their branches of the R.N.L.I. in a similar manner? In these days when leisure time is so short and thus so valuable, it would be a fine gesture for sailing folk all over the country to show their gratitude in this practical way to the service which is always on call should it be needed.

G. SMITH, Publicity Officer, Y.H.A. Sailing Group.

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