Rescuers sign a lifejacket for the rescued at a 'thank-you' dinner for the crew at Yarmouth, Isle of Wight: (I to r) Nigel Fitzgerald and David Gimson, the two rescued fishermen. Motor Mechanic Robert Cooke, Derek Huffam, station honorary secretary.

Second Coxswain David Lemonius, Crew Members Paul McKil/op and A Ian Howard and Coxswain David Kennett.

photograph by courtesy of Dave Rainier.