Chairman's Message The year 1969—the last year of the nineteen-sixties—has been another year of records in terms of services carried out, lives saved and revenue raised. It has also brought us tragedy and sadness, but not without adding lustre to the traditions of the life-boat service.

Now we stand on the threshold of the seventies, which promise to be years of new developments and greater challenges. I am confident that you will all rise to these challenges as you have in the past.

On behalf of the Committee of Management I send you all our very sincere thanks for your splendid efforts in the sixties and our best wishes for your endeavours in the seventies.

A Happy New Year to you all..