THE SEASON is now well under way, so may we wish all our members 'good sailing', and for those members who will not be able to go afloat, a pleasant summer.

While stationed in Ireland as inspector of lifeboats I had the opportunity of cruising along the south coast of Ireland, and it has always amazed me that this area is not more popular than it is. I remember the skipper of the yacht turned his nose up at 'the smelly old lobster pot' that I took along; however, an amazing change of heart took place after the first overnight stay at anchor in a small bay when, in the morning, I hauled in the pot complete with two large lobsters. The skipper became even more enthusiastic as the voyage progressed and more lobsters were caught. Besides the fishing, of course, there are some beautiful areas to visit which, in my opinion, take a lot of beating.

The International Lifeboat Exhibition at Plymouth will very soon be with us.

We look forward to opportunities to meet our members there, particularly at the Rally over the first weekend (July 19-21) when there will be a full programme for yachtsmen, and at various other venues round the country.

We have now been able to obtain supplies of publicity material for Shoreline; although the range is not great, we will gladly supply some to those interested in promoting membership.— o. R. (BOB) WALTON, Shoreline Organising Secretary (Membership), 29a Castle Street, Salisbury, Wiltshire (Tel: Salisbury 6966)..