The London International Boat Show at Earls Court last January proved very successful for the RNLI and all the volunteers who helped to man the stand. The main exhibit, at first glance unusual for a boat show, was a tractor, or more accurately a Talus MBH, the newest design of waterproof tractor used for launching and recovering lifeboats. Lifeboat crew members from Dungeness, Hoylake, Rhyl and Skegness, where the tractor is already in use were on hand to answer questions from a fascinated public who were, as ever, also drawn to the attractive range of RNLI souvenirs and gifts offered for sale. Both souvenirs and Shoreline showed record receipts with 930 new Shoreline members recruited..