LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Contact the Company with nearly forty years experience in the manufacture of CLUB & COMPANY TIES Quantities from one dozen with printed motif, five dozen with woven motif, striped ties from three dozen. All quotations and sketches are free. Our art department will help. Special quotations for large orders and Export.

Also available-will plaques, squires, cravsts, brooches, hand ind key-fobs, etc.

VICTOR SUMMER &Co Ltd 47A Beak Steet (off Regent Stl, London W1R4BT Telephone 01-437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 CRUISING/CANOEINO/CAMPING RIVER CHARENTE 2-6 berth cruisers or Canadian canoes (for 2) plus full camping equipment, or 6-berth caravans, for hire on the unspoilt Charente in South West France.

Inclusive charge covers hire, travel, insurance for fully equipped cruiser and/or scanoe and camping equipment.

Group discounts. Write or telephone: Holiday Charente, Wardlngton, Banbury, Oxon 0X17 ISA (0295 758282).

l~~ THE OLD HALL HOTEL ~1 I RUSWARP. WHITBY. 0947-602801 i ' Liz & John Ronkin welcome you ro our' . licensed Jacobean Hall bordering the N.Y..

I Moors and coastline, ideal for visiting the I many local RNLI srorions and museums.

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THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Ni. Ashbnrton, Devon PonndBgate (036 43) 471 AA + RAC" Commendation of B.TJV.

CORNWALL Tamarside Cottage.

Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets and children welcome.

S Barnes 0579 50284 COLYTON, DEVON.

The Old Bakehouse. Beautiful E.

Devon. Come and enjoy the peaceful charm of our 17th century hotel. Oak beams, log fire, superb cuisine. All rooms have colour T.V., tea-making facilities; most en suite. Special breaks from £29.

© 0297-52518 700% Cotton KHAKI DRILL TROUSERS *°™ FOR MEN AND WOMEN also available Corduroy, cavalry Twill. Heavyweight Corduroy, whipcord and Tweed.

Please send S.A.E. for patterns.

Men's sizes 30"-46" waists, 29"-34" inside leg.

Ladies'sizes 14,16,18,20.

Full cut conventional trousers. Money refund guarantee. Personal shoppers by appointment.

Tel: Codstone (0883) 843526 Established 1921 AUSTIN & SMITH (Dept 17) 55 High Street. Bletehlngley, Surrey RH14PB FLUSHING, CORNWALL Cornwall. Comfortably furnished quayside holiday cottage, sleeping six in three bedrooms, situated in the centre of this quiet village on beautiful Falmouth harbour.

Views across the water to Greenbank and the Royal Cornwall YC.

Phone Mr A. Bromley, Ringwood (04254) 6660 or write.

22 Gravel Lane. Ringwood. Hants BH24 ILN.

"NAVIGATION" - The first instructional tape on the subject with technical advice supplied by the RYA and introduced by Robert Knox-Johnston.

• • C E L E S T I A L N A V I G A T I O N SIMPLIFIED" - "This excellent video can supplant a whole winter of classes." - Philip Weld.

"AUSSIE ASSAULT" - The definitive programme on the '83 America's Cup.

"YACHTMASTER", Part I - Designed to supplement the classroom course, presented by Sue Richards of the National Sailing Centre.

"LEARN THE RACING RULES", Parts I and II - The perfect way to learn the new 85/88 I.R.Y.U. rules, introduced by David Dellesburgh, a U.S. National Racing Champion and Certified Judge.

"THE WINDS EDGE" - A widely acclaimed video series covering The Start/Downwind/Windward.

Ftn lull details of how ro order these and r/x.v t,ti t.'s in our collection send a S.A.E for AUTUMN '85 CATALOGUE to: BECKMANN HOME VIDEO Dept. LB, P.O. Box 109, Douglas, Isle of Man.

Tal: 0624 72193, HEATHFffiLD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Bovey Trocey, Devon Tel: O626 832681 Highly Recommended.

Discounl for Readers of THE LIFEBOAT LEATHER DECK SHOES These must be the Best Value in "Top Quality" Shoes.

ONLY £26.50 (OR LESS) INC.

V.A.T., POST AND PACKING.

Choice of Colours and Style.

You save by buying direct from the Importer.

S.A.E. for Illustrated Colour Leaflet.

DON CHILCOTT, Nauticos Ltd., 35 Duckmoor Road, Ashton, Bristol BS32DQ.

Tel: 0272 661973 PLEASE MENTION THE LIFEBOAT.

YOUR OWN LIFEBOAT Painted m Oils on Canvas 30" X 20" £40 S.A.E. to: LEE. 9 THE ESPLANADE, WEYMOUTH. DORSET.

MINIATURE MODELS OF LIFEBOATS, SAILING VESSELS, VACHTS, AND OTHER MARITIME CRAFT Commissioned by maritime museums, collectors, owners, skippers, RNLI stations and crews. Each subject individually created, by one of the world's leading ship modellers, to provide exceptionally accurate and detailed replicas. 'Exquisite perfection in miniature' - a client. The work includes many RNLI lifeboats for naming ceremonies, retirements and collections. Each supplied with certificate of authenticity and scale.

BRIAN WILLIAMS West Rock.

The Cleave, Kingund. Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 INF (Tel: 0752 8226381 r RNLI SWEATERS The official RNLI flag motrt embroidered in full colour on Scottish Lambswool Sweaters - Free Branch name. Sizes 36" - 46". Navy, Sky, Burgundy, Black. Grey, Red. Black.

Cost£16.9Sincl. VAT + Post.

21 days delivery, Contact: nsi MOTIFS Portkil Bay, Kiknggan Dunbwlofishire Til: KHcnggMl (0436 M) 2SI1 T«4«i:Ml5j71G DISCOVER SHROPSHIRE The lies family guarantee peace, quiet, seclusion in their Country House set in 2 acres. Enjoy Ironbridge, Severn Valley. glorious border countryside All bedrooms private bathroom, colour TV, telephone.

Excellent cuisine, super cellar.

Croquet, fly fishing available.

Recommended 100 Great Bntish Weekends, Best of Britain. American guides. AA * * RAC Old Vicangt Hold, Worfldd, Bridgnortli, Shropshire.

WV15 SJZ. Tel. 07464 97/8.

RNU WALL PLAQUES. High quality handcrafted with full coloured RNLI houseflag, in relief, on a varnished shield 7" x 8" - £12.00 (P&P £2.25).

Many supplied to Crews, Branches and Ladles Guilds for presentations with engraved plates and own wording £2.50 extra MARINE CRAFTS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Nr.

Torpoint, Cornwall PL101NF 9 (0752 8226581.

WEST COAST of SCOTLAND join Tony (Skipper, ex. MN) andAnya (Cook & zoologist) aboard ALYSTRA, a 38ft. Ketch.

Cruise the magnificent waters of the West Coast. Explore uninhabited isles, enjoy quiet anchorages and good food. Learn the basics of cruising, pilotage, navigation, or just take in the scenery. Sail in sheltered waters ideal for the family. Single sailors welcome.

Members of the A.S.Y.C.

GILL YACHT CHARTERS c/o Ardfem Yacht Centre Anttern by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 SON Tel: 08525-257 & 0742-746029 WATERSIDE HOLIDAYS FAL ESTUARY, CORNWALL Peaceful place with 8 COTTAGES (1-3 bed).

JETTY and MOORINGS for your own boat. Or you can use one of our HIRE BOATS (motor or sailing). Also YACHTS for CHARTER, separately or with cottages. Write or ring for brochure PETER AND JILL MYLCHREEST, BAR CREEK, MALPAS, TRURO (0872) 73919.

rChurchwooch South Devon Sett-Catering Holiday Cabins • Quiet country setting close to beach • All inclusive price excellent value Good walking, riding, sailing, fishing and diving • Easy reach Historic City of Plymouth • Family owned run with minimum commercialisation.

Free brochure: CHURCH WOOD.

WEMBURY. PLYMOUTH.

DEVON PL9 001 Tat 10752) 862382 (24 hrs) and i LAKE DISTRICT Underskiddaw, Near Keswick.

Delightful tastefully furnished faun cottage with panoramic views over Derwent Valley to Grizedale Pike and Whinlatter Forest.

Two large double bedrooms.

Electric heating and log fires.

All linen provided.

Colour television. Pets welcome.

TEL. 0596 72851 FORTH VEOR MANOR HOTEL AA * * RAC Forth Way, Newquay, Cornwall A 19th Century Manor with magnificent sea views. Renowned for superb cuisine, hospitality and service.

All rooms en suite, col. TV, CH, tea/ coffee facilities. Seasonal Breaks - to May 31st, (excl. Easter) and Sept.

27th to Nov. 15th, any 2 days £40, 3 days, £54 D. B&B inclusive.

Write/Tel. (0637) 873274 BRIXHAM, DEVON Harbour Side Guest House.

Overlooking the lifeboat in Outer Harbour and Breakwater Beach.

But within easy reach of the town.

H/C all rooms, terms from £7.50 B/B.

For details please ring Vic or Barb Edwards on (Brizhain) 08045 58899 THE ANGLESEY BOATHOOK makes a good catch. Lines and buoys gathered in first S time with its wide / stainless hook. Strong, stylish and / practical. Bright £14.75 yellow grip post free floats upright ff or S.A.E. for for easy .p brochure from recovery. ,p Amnar Products jy Haywood Farm f/ Grindleford S30 1HN HEBRIDEAN GIFTS Hebrldean Gift Catalogue. Send stamp for fascinating catalogue of unusual high quality gins to Hebridean Gifts, (L), Orinsay, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

TINTAGEL/BOSCASTLE Five clean comfortable holiday cottages accommodating from 2-8 persons. Situated in a small hamlet overlooking the cliffs and sea.

AA listed. Brochure from: Pauline & Ivan Upright, Halgabron House, Halgabron, Tintagel, N. Cornwall.

Tel: 0840 770667.MOUSEHOLE CORNWALL Very comfortably furnished holiday cottage.

Sleeps five in 3 bedrooms. Situated overlooking Mounts Bay with superb views of St. Michael's Mount. Colour T.V., Washing Machine, Garden.

Apply: C. MARLEY 01-673 1363 or write 39 Balham High Road, London SW12 9AN BATH Spacious self-contained self-catering holiday flats in elegant Georgian house. Well equipped. AA Listed.

THOMPSON & WILLIAMS.

1 Grosvenor Place, Bath BA1«AX.

• 06662 2612 (Personal) @ 0225 20557 (Answer Phone) BMXHAM, SOUTH DEVON. Lovingf/ restored FISHERMEN'S COTTAGES mostly overlook! ng our picturesque fishins harbour, you can be assured of a quality property that is clean, comfortable and excellent equipped. Phone Julie Ridd for a brochure: 08045 4187) or write to: Brtxham Holiday Hornet, 43 North View Road, Brixham.

Marine VHF Radio Scanner 10 channel communications receiver made exclusively for the Maritime VHF frequencies, manual channel selection or Autoscan. Handheld portable, quartz crystal tuning for spoton tuning accuracy. Fined channels: Zero {Search & Rescue), +12+67+14+16+6+11 + 8+9+10. All new 1986 model now with portable rubber aerial, carry case, internal ni-cad battery, earpiece, crystals. £75 plus £3 p&p. Optional charger £10.50 (to recharge battery).

Johnsons Sound Service, Sony Specialists, (Shoreline Members), 43 Friar St, Worcester 0905-25740.

Large S.A.E. (radio leaflet only) or £1 for very detailed catalogue of complete range of scanners, HF receivers, etc.

We specialise in quality radio receivers, mar- e/air/autoscanners from A.O.R., Regency, Sony, Yaseu, S.M.C., Trio, Bearcat, Signal, send £1 for catalogue.

Coming soon! Sony's "Air 7" marine/air scanner £250 (orders being accepted now).

PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 Bedrooms - Discount Shoreline members - Details resident proprietor Lt. Cdr. Alan Jones RNR. (0752) 227311 FILEY North Yorkshire Coast. The Southdown Hotel. Mid-week - Weekend Bargain Breaks. 10 yards from the sea. Panoramic views across Filey Bay from Filey Brigg to Flamborough Cliffs. CH in bedrooms; CTV, en-suite, etc. Licensed. Shoreliners receive 5% discount Brochure/Tariff- 7/8 The Beach.

Open a/1 year.

Tel: 0723 513392.

HOLIDAY UNDER SAIL Sail in the beautiful Western Islands of Scotland in a skippered 31 foot yacht. All ages welcome. No experience necessary. Good food and company, exploring remote anchorages emphasising comfort and relaxation. From £120-£200 a week.

Write: Vivian Finn (LB), 88 Guildstead Road, Liverpool II.

or Tel: 051-226 4240.

BRYN BRAS CASTLE Nr. Caernarvon, Wales Rats in Snowdonian Castle A.A. listed, WTB accepted, clean self-contained flats of charmingly individual character for 2-6 persons In romantic turreted Regency period castle. Extensive peaceful grounds of natural beauty with lawns, woods, mountains and views of sea and Snowdon. Open alt year inc for winter Tel: Llanberis (0286) 870210 ST. MAWES. CORNWALL Creekslde cottage and farm bungalow, both sleep 6. NO Pets.

Miles. Trewollack. St. Mawes.

Tel. (0326) 270229 ADVERTISE on these pages and reach 130,000 R.N.L.I. members and their family and friends. The cost is £12 a column centimetre or £11 if four or more insertions are booked.

Contact: Karen Heath, Jackson-Rudd & Associates Ltd., Oldebourne House, 46-47 Chancery Lane, London WC2A1JB.

Tel: 01-405 3611, 405 2860 before May 30th for the Summer issue.

POLPERRO. CORNWALL Comfortably furnished holiday cottage 30 yards from harbour; sleeps four. Close to N.T. coastal footpath. Rates £60.00- £120.00 p.w. Personally supervised.

Apply: Mrs. E. Stephens.

"Sundene", The Coombes. Polperro.

Tel: 0505 72720 f~ DARTMOUTH, TOWN CENTRE " I Excellently equipped 3 bedroomed house. | River Views. Ideal base for South Devon I and River Dart. I (_ Brochure TeM052 83)j514 _, Brixham, South Devon Harbour Lights Holiday Flats Fully equipped, comfortable and right beside the outer harbour. Resident proprietors ensure clean cared for accommodation.

Children over 4 welcome. Regret no pets.

Stamp please lor brochures.

69 Berry Head Road Tel: 08045 4816 (Fully booked JUNE) Converted 60ft Barnett Type Lifeboat for sale. Twin Diesel Ketch Rigged. If interested phone Kingswear 301 Code 080425.

SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Renovation and repair to meteorological instruments.

* Barometers * Barographs * Mercury and Aneroid Spares available, recording charts, inks. Specialist in Neeretti and Zambra and Short and Mason Instruments.

W. J. Read 16 Hill Top Avenue, Page HIM, Buckingham MK181TZ. Tel: 0280-814375 l~ WIND SURFING & SAILING "1 HOLIDAYS IN FILEY I Holiday flat to ler from £95 per week.

Accommodares 6 in 3 bedrooms.

I Kirchen. borhroom/shower, lounge, colour IV.

Plus two soilboords.

| Phone: 0723 513143/514920 Or write: I I i Wilkinson, 2o Mitford Street, Filey. i HEBRIDES ISLANDS Visit Scotland's lovely Western Isles cruising under sail or power with 'Seabird Cruises' from £168 per week all found. Details: 38 Hillside, CROMER, Norfolk NR27 OHY APPLEDORE, NORTH DEVON Enjoy peaceful self-catering holidays throughout the year in our fisherman's cottage, comfortably furnished for our own use. It is all-electric, with" colour TV, and has night storage hearing in winter. Sleeps 4. No pets, please. For brochure phone (0273) 721543.

ACTIVE INVESTORS Need looseleaf investment ledgers £12. SA.E. for details to R. D. C.

Passey. The Mill House. Crewe Green CW1 1NW.

RIVIERA SAILING HOLIDAYS Bare boat yacht and motor cruiser charter on French and Greek Coasts. Motor cruisers on Inland Waterways of France. Apartments throughout France. Special inclusive arrangements with ferry crossing.

45 Bath Road, Ems worth, Hampshire Telephone (0243) 374376 MINIATURE MEDALS Serious collector seeks R.N.L.I. (and other early min. medals).

I. F. Bush, 30 Princes Gardens, Baling, London W5 ISO (01-997 4733) LAKE DISTRICT Farm offers self catering. Sleeps 2/4.

Details: Low Bridge End, St. John's Vale, Keswick.

S 059683 242 FISHERMEN'S GUERNSEYS from the Channel Islands, in traditional navy and a large range of colours for you and your children.

Save £s on shop prices. Send S.A.E.

please to: TOUCHWOOD JUMPERS 4 RINGMER AVENUE, LONDON SW6 SLW ISLES OF SCILLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE - Superb position overlooking the harbour at St. Mary's - adjacent the Lifeboat Station. Run by the same local family since 1945. All rooms H&C and heatins. Terms from £14 (plus VAT) dai and BB & EM.

Tel: 0790 22513 or write Colin Duncan Binocular Repair Specialist Shoreline Member, realistic prices, high quality, repairs/cleaning/re-aligning.

ACTION OPTICS 2 Old Hill, Avening, Nr. Tetbury, Glos GL8 8NR g Nailsworth (045 383) 3738 ISLE OF WIGHT SHANKLIN Norfolk House Hotel. AA/RAC.

Licensed. Superb seafront position. Private gardens. Swim direct from hotel on beautiful, safe, sandy beach.

Restaurant, lounges and bar all overlook the sea.

Choice of menu -A La Carte restaurant- Bar meals.

Full central heating. Car parking.

Spring mini breaks 3 days £30 BB & EM. Weekly from £69.

Tel: 0983 863023 PORT ASKAIG HOTEL a picturesque Highland Inn set on the shores of the Sound of Islay and overlookins the bay in which lies the Islay Lifeboat.

We offer the best of Scottish cooking using local venison, pheasant, lobster and home garden produce.

All bedrooms have colour TV, radio and tea/coffee making facilities. Holiday package available including return tickets on car ferry from £169 weekly. Discount for RNLI & Shoreline members.

Illustrated brochure from Mavis Spears, Port Askais Hotel, Isle of Islay, Argyll PA46 7RD. Tel: 049 684 245.

AA** RAC** RSAC** Ashley Courtenay recommended.

TINTAGEL/BOSCASTLE Comfortable accommodation with first class traditional food. B&B with an optional evening meal. Rural setting within sight of sea.

Mrs. Pauline Upright, Halgabron House, Halgabron, Tintagel, N. Cornwall.

« 0840 770667 6 BERTH CARAVAN TO LET Gas & water. Beautiful white sand beaches.

Hill Walking. Sea trips. Wild life abounds.

For details write: MRS MACRAE, FKMMPHORT, ISLE OF MULL, ARGYLL Finlog Pinelog & timber framed bungalows chalets and lodges club houses and pavilions, etc.

Call Godfrey Chappies on Burrough Heath 07373 62456 PRINTFORCE GROUP FUND RAISING by David Saint. Pages of ideas and information for all local fund raisers, including details of over 100 fund raising activities as well as advice on the law, insurance, etc. An invaluable aid to all voluntary organisations needing to raise small or large sums. £3.95 plus 25p p&p from: Printforce (F), 6 Angel Hill Drive, Sutton, Surrey SMI 3BX.

ANNOUNCEMENT n .THE ROYAL AIR FORCE YACHT.

I CLUB, HAMBLE is pleased to ' announce that it is now able to accept I applications for membership from i ' suitable yachtsmen and ladies, with or without a service background. The Clubhouse occupies a favourable site on | the Hamble river and incorporates members' lounges, bar, restaurant, and residential facilities. There is a I comprehensive sailing programme (both racing and cruising) supported by a full background of social events. Ample car I parking and dinghy storage/launching facilities are available to members. , For further information please apply to the Secretary, I Royal Air Force Yacht Club, I Riverside House, Hamble, Hants.

iTelephone (0703) 452208. ,.