A YACHT RACE which never finished because there was not enough wind has brought five krugerrands, with a value of over £1,000, for the RNLI. Peter de Savary, chairman of the British syndicate entering the yacht Victory in the 1983 America's Cup, challenged the Australian yacht Apollo to the race during Cowes Week and put up £10.000 of krugerrands as the stake. There was not enough wind to finish the race within the time limit, so the stake money could not be claimed by either team. Peter de Savary therefore decided to give the krugerrands to the RNLI, St John's Ambulance, Royal Burnham Yacht Club cadets, and the crew of Victorv.

The five RNLI krugerrands were presented to Burnham-on-Crouch branch on Sunday, August 30.

The 46ft Watson lifeboat Jesse Lumb.

which has just finished 42 years' service, is to become a permanent exhibit at the Imperial War Museum's collection at Duxford Airfield, Cambridgeshire.

Jesse Liimb, built in 1939, was stationed at Bembridge on the Isle of Wight until 1970 when she entered the RNLI's relief fleet. During her time at Bembridge she launched 294 times, saving 280 lives; 15 of these services were to casualties during World War II.

A local publican at Duxford. Bill Sawkins, will be delighted to see Jesse Lumb ending her days so near to him.

He was once rescued by this very lifeboat and has been a keen supporter of the RNLI ever since.

Dr Nora Allen, who donated the 37ft Oakley lifeboat The Doctors to the RNLI in 1965 in memory of her father and brothers, celebrated her 100th birthday this summer. The Doctors is stationed at Anstruther and among the other presents Dr Allan received on her birthday was a photograph of the lifeboat signed by all her crew.

Another long standing lifeboat supporter to reach her centenary is Mrs A. E. Fakes of Hemsby. Great Yarmouth.

She is the daughter of Skipper William 'Wilks' Larner who, a legend in his own lifetime, was known as the Fisher King of Yarmouth. After being a member of Winterton Company of Beachmen for many years, Wilks became second coxswain of Winterton lifeboat in 1898. He retired in 1906 because of ill health after spending five January days and nights trying to help a stranded steamer.

Lifeboat 'shouts' can come at any time; just before a naming ceremony, during a Christmas party—even (see right) during a wedding. On May 22 this year St Peter Port crew and their wives held a dinner party to mark the retirements of Captain H. L. Wolley as honorarv secretarv of the station branchand John Petit as coxswain and to show their appreciation for the many years service these two men had given to the RNLI. Soup had just been served when a call came; a yacht was in trouble. The crew rushed down to the harbour, went and towed in the distressed yacht—and then returned to dinner.

Captain John Petit has taken over from Captain Wolley both as harbour master and as station honorary secretarv.Wedding of the Coxswain's Daughter by One of the Guests Saturday dawned clear and bright When Belinda Marsh was wed.

'Twill be all right today my lass,' Her dad. the coxswain, said.

But as the bride walked from the house Another chap called Llew, From up at Durlston, fired maroons To summon up the crew.

Arriving at the boathouse All 'togged up' in their best, Plus white carnation button-holes.

They graphically expressed Their views on all cliff climbers, of dinghy sailors, too.

Of divers, and all other 'stiffs' Who haven't got a clue! 'OKfor'ard. OK aft. KNOCKOUT!' And down the slip The Rother sped for Peveril Ledge On yet another trip.

'Twas getting on for five pm The rescue was complete: The rescued 'sorted'; Rother housed; So crew went up High Street, Back to the reception To join in with the fun For 'Toast the Bride' and speeches had only just begun.

Smiling, all rose to their feet.

Their cup of happiness complete.

Then suddenly that chap called Llew Who, through a window, had a view - Saw with unbelieving eye A boat on fire! He raised the cry 'MUSTER ALL OF YOU!' Down with glasses; out the door; Through the town; along the shore - To the Rother once again.

This time into Swanage Bay, Each with an anxious heart.

But a passing yacht had reached her.

Men safely off the craft.

Silent, they watched her burn and sink.

A hazard then no more - 'OK lads,' sang out coxswain.

And they turned towards the shore.

By this time, as you will have guessed.

The bride and groom, toasted, and blessed.

Had gone upon their way.

But Belinda has a special place In the hearts of Swanage crew, As the coxswain's lass who married 'Twixt rescue 'one' and 'two'! IMI..