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Robin Knox-Johnston

Robin Knox-Johnston (r), the yachtsman and a member of the RNLI's committee of management, had a bet with Don Wood (I) on who would be first to Lowestoft in the Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race. The stake was 20 pairs of boots for lifeboatmen; Robin Knox-Johnston won the bet and the two yachtsmen are seen here at the Boat Show handing the boots over the Lt Cdr Brian Miles, deputy director of the RNLI..

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