Friendly rivalry: Kim Robertson (right) challenged Mick Hewitt to a 100 yard electric wheelchair race along the promenade as part of Walton and Frinton's lifeboat week. The race was started by a hooter blown by Coxswain Denis Finch and in the few minutes that both men took to complete the course, £90 was raised for the Institution. The two tearaways were rewarded with a pint of beer each for their efforts..