Main attraction on the R.N.L.I. stand at this year's International Boat Show at Earls Court, London, on 3-13 January was the new McLachlan boat (18-02) which is foreseen as a high speed rescue craft and also for taking crews from the shore to life-boats which lie afloat. Here Mr. Edward Heath, Leader of the Conservative Party, is pictured tossing a coin into one of the attractions on the R.N.L.I. stand. A model was exhibited wearing the Institution's latest life-jacket and protective suit which was supported by photographs depicting the history of the development of the life-jacket. On the stand of William Osborne Ltd. the new R.N.L.I. Hatch boat (18-03), designed for the same role as the McLachlan boat, attracted attention..