LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED FOR PERSONAL SERVICE Contact the Company with nearly forty years' experience in the manufacture of 1 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 SUMNER & Co Ltd (47A Beak Steetlofl Regent Stl, / London W1R4BT Telephone 01437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AA * RAC * IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 Bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar - Discount tor Shoreline Members - Details contact Resident Proprietor Lt. Cdr. Alan K Jones RNR. Ret'd. For colour brochure and tariff.

Plymouth (0752) 27311 CRUISING/CANOEING/CAMPING RIVER CHARENTE 2-6 berth cruisers or Canadian scanoes (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).

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS 10 beautiful carnations and freesias guaranteed fresh £12 inc U.K. only. The perfect way to say Thanh You. f?appy Birthday.

Congratulations, etc.

Tel. OZS2543117 SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS B&H with simper £». E.M. t-t.50 Relax in comfortable bungalow and an acre ot beautiful garden. Enjoy home cooking.

2(X) yards from the sea. SAK for leatlet'to: Mrs. P. Cawthra, 'Cartmel', Aultbea, Wester Ross. TEL. 044 582 375 SHOUT: A drama documentary professionally made for VIDEO of the early history of the RNLI and featuring Foresters Future the then Lifeboat of Alderney, C.I. and narrated by John Arlott, £7.99 plus £1 p&p. Payment by cheque/Visa/Access, state VMS or Beta.

VIDEO TAKE 1, 46 Watling Avenue, Edgware, Middx HAS OLT.

Tel: 01-952 8182.

SPOIL HER At our luxury Country House Hotel nestling in 11 acres of gardens and woodland. Beautiful en suite bedrooms with colour TV, video, telephone and teamaker. Fabulous food (also vegetarian menu). £29.50 pp D.B&B inclusive. Pets welcome.

Also superbly equipped serviced cottage suites.

AA, RAC, English Tourist Board 4 Crowns, Ashley Courtenay Recommended.

PENHAVEN COUNTRY HOUSE PARKHAM, NORTH DEVON.

Telephone (02375) 388 or 711 THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr, Ashbnrton, Devon Poundsgate(03643)471 + RAC" Commendation of B.T.A.

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 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.

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

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). Many supplied to crews, Branches and Ladies Guilds for presentations witti engraved plates and own wording £2.50 extra. MARINE CRAFTS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Nr.

Torpoint, Cornwall PL101NF S (0752 822638).

BRTXHAM, DEVON Harbour Side Guest House.

Overlooking the lifeboat in Outer Harbour and Breakwater Beach.

But within easy reach of the town.

All rooms H/C, heating and tea-making facilities.

For details please ring Vic or Barb Edwards on (Brixham) 08045 58899 YOUR OWN LIFEBOAT Painted in Oils on Canvas 30" X 20" £40 S.A.E. to: LEE. 9 THE ESPLANADE. WEYMOUTH. DORSET.

PURE SILK BOXER SHORTS Indulge yourself with the sensual pleasure of silk against your skin, cool pure silk boxer shorts £12.50 +80p p&p, 7 day moneyback guarantee if not delighted. Sizes S.M.L. colours Black, White, Pale Blue. Cheques to L0VEJ0Y (Mailorder) Dept LBS7,142 Sandy Lane, Poole, DorestBH165LY WEST COAST of SCOTLAND join Tony (Skipper, ex. MN) and Anya (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 olthe A.S.Y.C.

GILL YACHT CHARTERS to Anttem Yacht Centre Ardfem by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QN Tel: 08525-257 & 0742-746029 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) COLYTON, DEVON.

The Old Bakehouse. Beautiful E.

Devon. Come and enjoy the peaceful charm of our lovely 17th century hotel. Oak beams, log fire, superb cuisine. All rooms en suite, colour T.V., tea-making facilities.

Special breaks from £30.

g 0297-52518 ISLES OF SOLLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE Superb position overlook the harbour at St Mary's - adjacent the Lifeboat Station Run by the same local family since 1945. All rooms H&C and heating, some with en surte fadlrtk .

Tel: 0720 22513 or write Colin Duncan 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 Ducktnoor Road, Ashton, Bristol BS32DQ.

Tel: 0272 661973 PLEASE MENTION THE LIFEBOAT.

ADVERTISE on these pages and reach 135,000 R.N.LI.

members and their family and friends. The cost is £14 a column centimetre or £12 if four or more insertions are booked.

Please add VAT at 15%.

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

Tel: 01-405 3611, 405 2860 before August 28th for the Autumn issue.

DRAMATIC NORTH CORNISH COAST 5 super cottages in small hamlet with spectacular views between Tintagel/Boscastle. 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. LINEN SUPPLIED.

Colour TV. Dogs welcome.

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

Tel: 0840 770667.

BED & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST in beautiful Dordogne countryside.

275 year old stone built ex-farmhouse. Own bathroom.

For details ring (from UK): 010-33-53915544 rChurehwooch 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, WEMBUDY. PLYMOUTH.

DEVON PL9 OOZ.

Tet (0752)862382 (24 hrs) Lake District, Underskiddaw, Keswick S/C farm cottage, two double bedrooms, log fires, panoramic views. Pets and children over 12 years welcome. Tel. 0596 72851 BRIXHAM Lovingly restored fishermen's cottages Quality properties of individual character.

Mostly overlooking our picturesque harbour.

Clean, comfortable and excellently equipped.

BRIXHAM HOLIDAY HOMES, 43 NORTH VIEW ROAD, BRIXHAM.

(O8O45J4187 HOLIOAY* GREECE Picturesque and truly Greek Islands ringed with beaches and sci in the crystal waters of the Aegean.

Stay in comfortable rooms, studios or apartments owned and cared for by your Greek hosts.

S Cheltenham (0242) 603747 Sporades Holidays. The Coach House, Bull Lane. Winchcombe, Cheltenham.

Glos GL54 SHY FLUSHING, 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.

ZZ Gravel Lane. Ringwood. Hants BHZ4 ILN.

HOUSE SIGNS individually made in cast aluminium _ wide range of designs available - fall details from: Signpost (R), 35 Bromley Heath Ave, Downend, Bristol BS16 6JP DEVONCOURT Holiday Flats Magnificent sea front position with harbour views over Torbay, lifeboat, and breakwater.

* Fully self contained flats, each with own balcony with views over Torbay, Brixham harbour and lifeboat.

* Open aJlyear-Minibreaks from October to April.

Devoncourt Holiday Flats, Berryhead Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9AB. Telephone 08045 3748 (am); 0272 846117 (pm)LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED MADE TO MEASURE X X HAND CUT SHIRTS and BLOUSES From quality fabrics: Sea Island cottons, silks, polycottons, wool/cotton mixtures, cotton Oxfords, viyella, etc.

Patterns and details from A. GARSTANG & CO LTD Dept. LB1, 213 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lanes BB26BP Tel: 0254 59357 A/so pyjamas and nightshirts.

SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES Self-catering cottages/flats. Brochure on request: Jayne Sherwood, Salcombe (054 884) 3485 (24 hrs| SAY THANKS : »"h i Top quality embroidered, navy blue pennants with RNI.I flag, w] w rms(. an f hanging cord. Up to 40 letters included, extras 15p j letter.

Supplied to crews, branches, guilds for presentations - t8.25 (inc p&p).

Alcrest Designs, 39 St Andrews Road, Whitby, North Yorks YO21 1LH.

S- 0947 604266 MOUSEHOLE Peaceful sea edge cottage (with garden). Listed. Sleeps 5. No dogs.

0633 421197 Wave operated Bilge Pumps from Norway.

ideal for small boats on a mooring.

Hilleary, Home Farm House. Portree.

IsleofSkyelVS! 9LX.

S 0478 2780 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.

MULLION - CORNWALL Comfortable farmhouse B&B and cottages to let. Lovely coastal walks.

Tel. 0326 240639 DEVON Thatched cottage B&B in rural surroundings. For Brochure: TEL. PLYMTREE315 Have Fun Fund Raising.

ORGANISE A DISPLAY WITH f I Rf W O R K S galore! OF NOTTINGHAM Please Write for Free Details, or Telephone: (0602) 274771 Renovation and repair to all types of Meteorological Instrumentation Supply of Recorder Charts :: Pens :: Ink Specialist with Negretti & Zambra aneroid and mercury barometers Just completed, a limited batch ol display barographs. Produce for yourself a weekly record of barometric pressure. This hand built instrument constructed in the traditional style. Price £350 complete with instructions and charts for two years MrW. J. Read, 16 Hill Top Avenue. Page Hill, Buckingham MK18 1TZ. (0280 814375) MERSEY NAVIGATION MINI-CRUISES Suite B, Weston Point Docks, Near Runcorn, Cheshire WA7 4HN NOW BOOKING 1987 AT LEVEL PRICE ALL SEASONS 'Olde Worlde' ocean-going ship retired to smooth waters of Cheshire with scenic routes, offers OneATwo night Cruises and Day Boat Hire, meals/refreshments inclusive. Twin and Double Berths, Shower and Toilets, Full Bar Service. Attractive to those interested in Painting, Birdwatching, Music, Photography, Video Filming, Inland Water Navigation. Kite Flying, Nature Study or just relaxing dressed as you please.

Minimum age 7 years From £35 Maximum 8 people PHONE: 0244 678169 FOB. DATES AND BHOCHTTBX HEATHFIELD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Rovey TVacev. Devon Tel: O626 832681 Highly Recommended Discounl for Readers of THE LIFEBOAT OIL PAINTINGS From Your Photographs Portraits - Views - Pets We will reproduce your colour photo onto canvas in oils. Ideal present for Christmas - Anniversary - Birthdays.

Details and price list sae to An Lys Fine Arts, Longhouse Lane, Rock, Wadebridge, Cornwall.

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.

PERSONALISED CLOTHING! Names, logos, caricatures on T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. MINIMUM I ONLY.

WINNERS BOATING (SL), FREEPOST, Shepshed, Lelcs. LEI 2 5BR.

Tel. 0509 503321 YORK Spring or Summer bargain breaks or B&B AA* Family run, car park, licensed restaurant, close to city centre Send for brochure and tariff Family rooms available Holgate Bridge Hotel, 106-108 Holgate Road, York. 090435971 NAUTICAL BOOKS New, used and antiquarian books.

Write for free lists.

D. L. Carr, 18 Molyneux Drive, Wallasey, Merseyside L451JT HAVE YOU EVER DREAMED OF SAILING TO ANTIGUA? It's a big decision - the job, the home, the family - you could be burning a lot of bridges. You need to know the reality will match your expectations.

Now there's a 2 hour documentary video which will help you answer the many questions which make the decision so difficult.

Reviewed recently by The Times the video was described as "A vtvtd and professionally produced roco™ of tin voyage from Ireland to Antigua by way of Vlgo, Madeira, On Canaries and the Cape Verde Mand*. H show* how the yacht wa« hand tod In fair weattrn and foul and offers good advtc* about provisions and •quIpnMnt.'' The Times, 20 April. 1987.

This Is a video which will fire the Imagination of any sailor with that faraway glint in his eye. If you would like to know more just send for the free brochure with over 30 colour stills from the voyage and a full synopsis. Rease mention The Lifeboat.

Phone 01-223 7983 or write to 54 Bolingbroke Grove, London SW116HR.

Guernsey Sweaters Traditional guernseys or pattern yokes. 100% pure wool, slightly oiled. Choice of 18 colours. Extra length if required. Quality garments at discount prices. E.G. 40" £23.

TRADITIONS', FOREMANS COTTAGE, NEWTON LANE, TROON, CAMBORNE, CORNWALL TRW 9AR 0209716488 DELIGHTFUL 30' MOTOR YACHT By Phillips of Dartmouth, 1922. Pitch pine on oak, BMC 2.2 diesel, 4 berths. Ketch rig, sails and handles beautifully, fully equipped for comfortable off-shore or river cruising. A well-maintained boat of charm and character. £12,500 Lying Twickenham Tel. 0494 773120 Ashley (jou C -M. / HOTEL GUIDE Over 1500 recommended hotels appear in 'Let's Halt Awhile in Great Britain.' Price £6.95 (paperback!, £8 95 (hardback), from leading bookshops or 16 Linle London. Chichester, Hfof Sussex, post free.

A A* »AC* COOMBE CROSS HOTEL BOVEY TRACEY S. DEVON Beautiful Country House with spectacular views of Dartmoor. 23 delightful bedrooms all with private bathroom, colour T.V., telephone and tea & coffee service. For a relaxing break with excellent cuisine, fine wines and exceptional value—£26 p.p. per night Half Board for any two night* or more.

Tel: (0626) 832476 (Aahley Courtenay recommended) THE SHAVEN CROWN HOTEL (OXFORDSHIRE) HEART OF COTSWOLDS 14th Century Abbey Hospice, built round courtyard with medieval halls.

Perfect to spend a few relaxing days.

—En suite accommodation.

—Candlelit a la carte restaurant.

(fresh food only).

—Oak-beamed cocktail bar.

—Log fires.

—Mid-Week Breaks available.

SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD (0993) 830330.

COTSWOLDS In the heart of the beautiful Cotswolds peace and relaxation come easy. And nowhere more easily than at the Mill House Hotel. Our well furnished ea suite bedrooms with all amenities are complemented by elegant lounges and food of the very highest standard.

We offer reduced 2 day Spring and Summer breaks and special weekly terms.

BTA Commended. AA Red Stars Award RESERVATIONS AND BROCHURE: MILL HOUSE HOTEL, KINGHAM, OXON. (060871) 8188 STOP PRESS— Hotel under new management— Up to 30% off the tariff- Excellent food, wonderful setting, Golf, Shooting (clays), Fishing, Walks, Health & Beauty, Great Children's Facilities.

AA***RAC Ashley CourtenayRec. Best WesternE.T.B.4Crowns.

Tel: (0271) 63503 for details Lee, Nr Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8LP MAYPOOL, NR DARTMOUTH, SOUTH DEVON TQ5 OET Ashley Courtenay recommended AA' This privately owned hotel nestles io one of Devon's most beautiful valleys with panoramic views of the River Dart. Excellent food (Cordon Bleu). AH rooms en-suite and equipped with telephone, hair-dryer, tea/coffee making facilities, colour TV with a satellite channel. 2/5/4/5/6/7 day breaks available.

For brochure please telephone: (6803) 842442 ___ __.