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 - wall plaques, squares, cravats, brooches, hand and machine embroidered badges, key-fobs, etc.

VICTOR SUMMER & Co Ltd H47A Beak Steetlod Regent Stl, ' London W1R4BT Telephone 01437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 CRUISING/CANOEING/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, Oxen 0X17 ISA (0295 758282).

HEATHFIELD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Bovey Tracey, Devon Tel: 0626 832681 Highly Recommended.

Discount for Readers of THE LIFEBOAT 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 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 all year.

Tel: 0723 513392.

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.

S 0297-52518 700% Cotton KHAKI DRILL TROUSERS FOR MEN AND WOMEN also available Corduroy. Cavalry Twill, Heavyweight corduroy, whipcord and Tweed.

Please sends A f for patterns Men's sizes 50"-46" waists, 29"-34" inside leg Ladies' sizes 14, 16,18, 20 Full cut conventional trousers Money refund guarantee Personal shoppers by appointment Tel: Oodstone (0883) 843526 Established 1921 AUSTIN & SMITH (Dept 17) 35 High Street, Bletchlngley, Surrey RH1 4PB 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 (LN.

THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Ni. Ashburton, Devon Poundsgate (03643)421 AA + RAC* * Commendation of B.T.A.

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 CH1LCOTT, Nauticos Ltd., 35 Duckmoor Road, Ashton, Bristol BS32DQ.

Tel: 0272 661973 PLEASE MENTION THE LIFEBOAT.

PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 Bedrooms - Discount Shoreline members - Details resident proprietor Lt. Cdr. Alan Jones RNR. (0752)227311 ST. MAWES, CORNWALL Creekside cottage and farm bungalow, botti sleep 6. No Pets.

Miles. Trewollack. St. Mawes.

Tel. (0326) 270229 MINIATURE MODELS OF LIFEBOATS, SAILING VESSELS, YACHTS, 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, Kingsand, Torpoint Cornwall PL101NF (Tel: 0752 822638) 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 British Weekends, Besi of Britain.

American guides. AA * * RAC.

Old Vicarage Hotel, War-field, Bridgaarth, Shropshire, WV15 5JZ. Tel. 07464-497/8.

RNLI SWEATERS The official RNLI Hag motif embroidered in full colour on Scottish Lambswool Sweaters - Free Branch name. Sizes 36" -46". Navy. Shy.

Burgundy, Black, Grey. Red. Black Cost £16.95 incl. VAT + Post 21 days delivery RNLI 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). Manv supplied to Crews, Branches and Udies Guilds for presentations with engraved plates and own wording £2.50 6Xtra- MARINE CRAFTS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Mr.

Torpoint, Cornwall PL101NF S (0752 822638).

HEBRIDEAN GIFTS Hebridean Gift Catalogue. Send stamp for fascinating catalogue of unusual high quality gifts to Hebridean Gifts, (L), Orinsay, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

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

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.

pChurehwooch foltey South Devon Self-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.

WEMRURY. PLYMOUTH.

DEVON PL9 ODZ.

Tel: (07521862382 (24 hrs) BRLXHAM, 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 (Brixham) 08045 58899 THE ANGLESEY BOATHOOK makes a good catch. Lines . and buoys gathered in first " time with its wide y stainless hook. Strong, stylish and ,# practical. Bright / £14.75 yellow grip post free floats upright ,ff or S.A.E. for for easy ,ff brochure from recovery. Anmar Products /7 Haywood Farm 47 Grindleford S30 1HN 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 TINTAGEL/BOSCASTLE Five clean comfortable holiday cottages accommodating from 2-8 persons. Situated in a snial) hamJet overlooking the cliffs and sea.

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

Tel: 0840 770667.

BATH Spacious self-contained self-catering holiday flats in elegant Georgian house. Well equipped. AA Listed.

THOMPSON & WILLIAMS, 1 Grosvenor Place, Bath BA1 6AX.

® 06662 2612 (Personal) ® 0225 20537 (Answer Phone) r HOTEL BOATS ~l I Just 12 guests, the owner as host and an | attentive crew will he exploring an 1 unfamiliar England aboard 'MALLARD I I & DABCHICK' a superbly appointed i ' pair of traditional 70 foot hotel boats. ' | Write or telephone anytime to: | | INLAND CRUISING CO. LTD i 1 59 HIGH STREET, BRAUNSTON, ' | NORTHANTS NN117HS. | . TEL: RUGBY 890465LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED ISLES OF SCILLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE - Superb position overlooking the harbour at St. Mary's - adjacent the Lifeboat Station. Run by the same local famiry since 1945. All rooms H&C and heating. Terms from £14 (plus VAT) daily and BB 8, EM.

Tel: 0720 22513 or write Colin Duncan ACTIVE INVESTORS need looseleaf investment ledgers £12.

SA.E. for details to R. D. C. Passey, The Mill House, Crewe CW1 1NW.

WEST COAST of SCOTLAND join Tony (Skipper, ex. MN) and Anya (Cook & zoologist) aboardALYSTRA, 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 Ardfern Yacht Centre Ardlern by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 SON Tel: 08525-257 & 0742-746029 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.

CORNWALL Tamarside Cottage.

Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets and children welcome.

S Barnes 0579 50284 POOLE Harbour View Enterprises are the caterers for the R.N.L.I.

Open Days at West Quay Road Please also pay a visit to Harbour View Restaurant (above Pool Aquarium) on The Quay, Pooie. Lovely food and views New from 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.

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 NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR DISPLAY f l R f W O R K S galore MARKET PLACE, BULWELL, NOTTINGHAM NG6 8QA Please send for Price List and Free Details Name Address Post Code Tel: 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 heating in winter. Sleeps 4. No pets, please. For brochure phone (0273) 721543.

It's time you discovered our small "character" hotel for a quiet relaxed peaceful holiday in this delightful scenic area. The Mathieson family have been providing congenial hospitality, good food am) that little extra tor 26 years.

100 yards sea, heated pool, en suite rooms, licensed. Any two days D. B&B from £33 incl. weekly £88 to £148.

Discount RNLI/Shoreline (0637) 860280 for brochure, Tregurrian Hotel, Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall.

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

Apply: Mrs. E. Stephens.

"Sundene", The coombes, polperro.

Tel: 0503 72720 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, Emsworth, Hampshire Telephone (0243) 374376 LAKE DISTRICT Farm offers self catering. Sleeps 2/4.

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

•B 059683 242 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) BRYN BRAS CASTLE Nr. Caernarvon, Wales Flats in Snowdonian Castle A.A. listed, WTB accepted, clean sell-contained flats of charmingly individual character for 2-6 persons in romantic turreted Regency pehod castle. Extensive peaceful grounds of natural beauty with lawns, woods, mountains and views of sea and Snowdon. Open atfyearinc for winter weekends.

Tel: Llanberis (0286) 870210 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.

•S 0840 770667 CORNWALL Bed, Breakfast & Evening Meal in homely atmosphere. Panoramic views across Mounts Bay. Delightful holiday area. Also S/C Flat, sleeps four. Details, N. Upton, Tour Winds', Meaver Road, Mullion TR12 7DN. Tel. 0326 240819.

ISLE OF WIGHT SHANKLIN Norfolk House Hotel. AA/RAC.

Licensed. Superb seafront position. Private gardens. Swirn 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.

Mini breaks September to June.

Any 3 days £30 DBB inclusive.

Weekly from £69.

Tel: 0983 863023 ANNOUNCEMENT THE ROYAL AIR FORCE YACHT CLUB, HAMBLE is pleased to announce ' that it is now able to accept applications for membership from suitable yachtsmen i and ladies, with or without a service background. The Clubhouse occupies a favourable site on the Hambfe river and | incorporates members' lounges, bar, restaurant, and residential facilities.

There is a comprehensive sailing programme (both racing and cruising) supported by a full background of social events. Ample car parking and dinghy storage/launching facilities are available to members.

For further information please apply to the Secretary, I Royal Air Force Yacht Club.

Riverside House, Hamfale, Hants.

Telephone (0703) 452208.

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. Fitted channels: Zero (Search & Rescuel, +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. £85 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, marine/air/autoscanners from A.O.R., Regency, Sony, Yaseu, S.M.C., Trio, Bearcat, Signal, send £1 for catalogue.

Now in stock Sony Air Sea 7 marine/air scanner £249 (orders being accepted now).

BRTXHAM, SOUTH DEVON, Lovingty restored FISHERMEN'S COTTAGES mostly overlooking our picturesque fishing 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 Hom«, 43 North Yi«w Road, BrUtiam.

Call Godfrey Chappies on Burgh Heath 07373 62456 FISHERMEN'S Gt/ERNSEYS 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 5LW V WIND SURFING & SAILING ~i HOLIDAYS IN FILEY | Hotidoy flor ro let from £.95 per week. | Accommodates 6 in 3 bedrooms, I Kitchen, barhroom/shower, lounge, • colour TV. I Plus two soilboords.

( Phone: 0723 513143/514920 | Or write: • Wilkinson, 2a MiTford Street, Filey. i 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.

Please add VAT at 15%.

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

Tel: 01-405 3611,405 2860 before August 31st for the Autumn issue.

r RIVERSIDE SHORE BASE n I New luxury caravans. Fully I , serviced. Wonderful river views. , Adj. Marinas. From£6,500 Riverside Park, Satchell Lane, Hamble, Hampshire. S 0703 453220_ _J.