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&COLTD Dept. LB1, 213 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lanes BB26BP Tel: 0254 59357 Also pyjamas and nightshirts.

SARK - CHANNEL ISLANDS f * GUESTHOUSE Family run. Centrally situated nr. La Seigneurie.

Open for B & B all year. Half board except peak season. All rooms H & C. heating, hot drinks, some en-suite. Contact John and Jenny Marsland for tariff and brochure. Sark (0481)831351.

New books mailed home and abroad. Wide range of nautical books, pilots, Imray and Stanford charts plus thousands of general books in stock. Any available English book obtained. Pay by Access, Visa or Sterling Cheque. THE HARBOUR BOOKSHOP, DARTMOUTH, DEVON.

CO8O-43-24-48).

COTTAGES FOR THE CONNOISSEUR Imagine a beautiful old world country cottage with breathtaking views nr. Looe. Antique furnishings, flowers, col. tv/videos, heating, linen, log fires, dishwasher & washer dryer, home cooked meals service, htd Summer pool, delightful private gardens.

Open all year. From £95 to £570 p.w. Sip 2/6.

Col. brochure: Mr L B Slaughter, St Mary Manor, Trefanny Hill, Duloe, Liskeard, Cornwall. Tel: (0503) 20622 SAY IT WITH FLOWERS 10 beautiful carnations and freesias guaranteed fresh £ 12 inc U.K. only. The perfect way to say Thanh You. appy Birthday.

Congratulations etc.

Tel.025Z543117 MULLION - CORNWALL Comfortable farmhouse B&B and cottages to let. Lovely coastal walks.

Tel. 0326 240639 TWO BRIDGES HOTEL (L) Princetown, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6SW Ideally situated in centre of Dartmoor to discover its rugged beauty and changing moods either walking or trekking. Also nearby golf courses, fishing, shooting and full-size snooker table Excellent food/wine, log fires and a friendly ambience. 11 of 22 bedrooms en suite & CTV's, B&B from cizW Tel: 082 289 206 CRUISING HOTEL BOATS Escape amidst picturesque countryside on the historical canals of England and Wales aboard the cruising hotel narrowboats Dawn and Dusk. Owners as hosts.

Brochure: Narrowboat Hotel Co, 26 Mount Avenue, Bebington, Merseyside L63 5RF S 0836 600029 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 DEVONCOURT Holiday Hats Magnificent seafront position with harbour views over Torbay, lifeboat, and breakwater.

• Fully self contained flats, inc. balcony.

• Open all year - Off Season Minibreaks.

• 5% discount to Shoreliners.

Benyhead Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9AB. Telephone aBBa 08045 3748 (am); Hl 0272 846117 (pm) * PERSONALISED CLOTHING! Names, logos, caricatures on T-snirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. MINIMUM I ONLY.

WINNERS BOATING |SL|, FREEPOST, Shepshed, Leto.LE125BR. TO. 0509 503321 HOLIDAY VILLA - MENORCA Sleeps 2-6. Close capital and beaches/ restaurants. Inclusive flight. Details' brochure O621 -741810.

SAIL ALYSTRA A 38ft Ketch, Sailing the Hebrides Join skipper Tony (ex MM) and Anya, cook and zoologist, aboard 'Alystra', and help cruise the magnificent waters of the West Coast. Expkxe uninhabited isles, enjoy quiet anchorages and good food. Learn the basics of cruising, pilotage, navigation, or just take in the scenery. Sal in sheltered waters ideal for the family. Single sailors welcome.

Cruises start from L Craignish.

From ei9OC215 p.p. 6 days Members ol the A.S.Y.C.

GILL YACHT CHARTERS Ardfem, by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QN Tel: 08525-257 WATERSIDE HOLIDAYS FAL ESTUARY, CORNWALL Peaceful place with 8 COTTAGES (1-3 bed).

JE1TY and MOORINGS for your own boat. Or you can use one of our HIRE BOATS (motor or sailing). A/so VACHTS for CHARTER, separatdy or with cottages. Write or ring for brochure PETER AND JILL MYLCHREEST, BAR CREEK, MALPAS, TRURO (0872) 73919.

S A I L C O R N W A L L S A I L SADLER Sadler 34 Sadler 32 _ Sadler 29 • Excellent cruising area f r ~ Sadler 26 • Free charter if you buy a Sadler • Many other yachts available B A R C R E E K Y A C H T C H A R T E R S MALPAS, TRURO, TR1 1SS. 0872 73919 Renovation and repair to all types of Meteorological Instrumentation Supply of Recorder Charts :: Pens :: Ink Specialist with Negretti & Zambra aneroid and mercuny barometers Jusl completed, a limited batch of 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 Bead 16 Hill Top Avenue Page Hill Buckingham MK18 1TZ. (0280 814375) Make your own sun-tan lotion.

Send £1 for complete formula to Grant Dawson, 7 Rockland Road, London SW15 2LN.

PRACTICAL TARPAULINS Strong woven polyethylene material, rust free eye every metre with reinforced hems All purpose CO ideal for boats, car, logs, etc I 8x2 4m £2 99 4 0x5 Dm £910 27x36m£460 36x72m£1249 36x5.4m£899 5 5x7 2m £17 65 Other includes VAT postage. Cheque or Access, samples and " it upon request.

Practical Products Ltd (0276) 62722 24 hours 39 Vertan Rd, Camberley, Surrey GU15 2ND 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 Ramborough 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.

Thought of exchanging your sailing, motor or inland water craft for a holiday cruise abroad or in other home waters? You should The possibilities are endless! Exchanges of all types of craft arranged at home and world wide.

YACHT EXCHANGE SERVICES, PO Box 415, Wimborne, BH21 1QY _ England. fm 0202 886455 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.

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 Sry/e.

You save by buying direct from the Importer.

S.A.E. for Illustrated Colour Leaflet.

DON CHILCOTT, Nauticos Ltd., 35 Duckmoor Road, Ashton, Bristol BS3 2DQ.

Tel: 0272 661973 PLEASE MENTION THE LIFEBOAT.

ISLES OP SOLLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE - Superb position overlooking trie harbour at St Mary's - adjacent the Lifeboat Station. Run by the same local famiV since 1945. All rooms H&C and heating, some with en suite facilities Tel: 0720 22513 or write Colin Duncan 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 47A Beak Steet (off Regent Stl, London W1R4BT Telephone 01-437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 STUDY INTERIOR DESIGN AT HOME A comprehensive and serious home study course (Estd. 1960) leading to a Diploma Degree, Prospectus from Michael Dwyer BA(Hons) Rhodec International, Dept R 50, West Street, Brighton, Sussex BN1 2RA Tel: 0273 27476124hrs) Enrolment is possible at any time of year.

CORNWALL Tamarside Cottage.

Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

S Barnes 0579 50284 PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AA * RAC * IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 Bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar - Discount for Shoreline Members - Details contact Resident Proprietor Lt. Cdr. Alan K Jones RNR. Ret'd. For colour brochure and tariff.

Plymouth (0752) 227311 1 he Cordunn T rouser Specialists AUSTIN&SMITH FOR MEN & WOMEN in Corduroy. Cavalry Twill.

Tweeds. Khaki Drill. Whipcord etc.. Full cul conventional style wild wiisf adjusters, trace buttons, belt loops.

Men's sizes 32"-46" waists 29"-34" inside leg Ladies' sizes 14 to 20 SendISp stamps or ring our Answer phone Service for details ol our products including shirts, braces etc.

Personal shoppers by appointment Esl. 1921 Prices from £19.50 (Dept 17 ), 35 High Street. Bletchingley Surrey RH1 4PB Tel: (0883) 843526 LIFEBOAT OIL PAINTINGS or any MARINE CRAFJ (also portraits! 18" x 14" £30 1£15 deposit, balance on arrival! s.a.e to LEE. Coach House. Westhlll Road, Wyke Regis, weymouth. Dorset.

Tel 0305 760 637 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.

22 Gravel Lane. Ringwood. Hants BH24 1LN.LIFEBOAT CLASSIFIED TIME AND TIDE with even greater accuracy TIDEMASTER' CHRONOMETER • Quartz accuracy • Guaranteed working depth 75 feet • Clear luminous hands and batons • Automatic calendar • Tide bezel* monitors tidal state • Radio beacon identification bezel.

All this for only £29.95 inc. VAT At the best chandlers or add 75p for immediate 1s class recorded despatch from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LIMITED BOATING DEPARTMENT MAPPOWDER, STURMINSTER NEWTON DORSET DT102EH Tel: 02-586-662 "' Reg. design 962765 " Reg Trade Mark FOR HOME EXCHANGE HOLIDAYS home and abroad, phone 'HOME-SWOP' CULFORD (028484) 315 (anytime) HEATHFIELD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Bmrv Tracer. Dmm Tel: O626 832681 Highly RecommendL-d Discount lor Readers of THE LIFEBOAT THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr. Ashbnrton, Devon Poundsgate (036 43)471 AA + RAC" Commendation of B.T.A.

ISLE OF MULL A small guest house and farm in lovely countryside a mile from village and two miles from coast. The best of home cooking in the Highland Tradition.

Write to: Jenny Matthew, Ardrioch, Dervaig, Isle of Mull.

Telephone: 06884 264.

TRADITIONAL GUERNSEYS or BRITISH F1SHERMENS GANSEVS WITH PATTERN YOKE made from 100% pure worsted wool. Discount prices e.g. 40" 623. Send for brochure: Traditions', Unit 2, Agar Way. Pool, Redruth.

Cornwall, TR153RH Binocular Repair Specialist Shoreline Member, realistic prices, high quality, repairs/cleaning/re-aligning.

ACTION OPTICS 2 Old Hill, Avening, Nr. Tetbury, Glos GL8 8NR S Nailsworth (045 383) 3738 PURE LUXURY PURE SILK Indulge him or her this Valentine's Day with the sensual pleasure of pure silk boxer shorts. Colours red, black, white, pale blue. Sizes S.M.L.

7 day moneyback guarantee if not delighted. £12.50 + 80p p&p.

Cheques (Access, Visa accepted) to: LOVEJOY (Mailorder) Dept LBW8 142 Sandy Lane, Poole, Dorset BH16 SLY Too HOT? Too COLD? Too WET? Too WINDY? Lots of interesting ideas for gifts from our catalogue of weather instruments all available by mail order. Thermometers, barometers, barographs, rain-gauges, wind indicators and plenty more. Send for details to: Met-Check Ltd (Dept. BL), PO Box 284, Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK17 OQD.

Tel: (029671) 2554 HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Luxury bungalow sleeps 4 with patio windows overlooking the bay (200 yds). Available all year. Full heating, sae Birchburn Holidays.

Aullbea. Wester Ross. Tel. 044 582 375 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 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 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, Royal Air Force Yacht Club, Riverside House, Hamble, Hants.

Telephone (0703) 452208.

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.

SPOIL HER With a Special Bargain Weekender Break at our luxury Country House Hotel nestling in 11 acres of gardens and woodland. £59 per person Dinner, Bed & Breakfast inclusive, including free Sunday Lunch. Or even better a Midweeker - £25.50 pp, per day, D.B&B inclusive (2 nights or more).

Beautiful en suite bedrooms with colour TV, video, telephone & teamaker. Log fires. Fabulous food (also vegetarian menu). Pets welcome.

Also Serviced Cottage Suites.

AA***RAC, Engb'sh Tourist Board 4 Crowns, Ashley Courtenay Recommended PENHAV35N CO UN THY HOUSE HOTEL Parkhani, Nr Bideford, N.Devon.

Brochure - Tel (02375) 388 or 711.

DORDOGNE FRANCE Converted Farmhouse. Hotel/Bar/Restaurant £l9t erpersanD.B&R Seven beds showers. Low season reductions.

Feel 'at home' in this delightful Region Phone Eileen or Duncan Berry: 010-33-53903477 ABBEY BOOKS Maritime, naval. Shipping. Yachting Histoiyetc, Second-hand/Antiquarian Books for sale by Catalogue.

HIGIIVIEW. STEYNE ROAD, SEAVIEW, ISLE OF WIGHT. POM 5BM. Telephone 0983 612821 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, Wardington, Banbury, Oxon OX17 ISA (0295 758282).

REGIMENTAL TIES Also Club. Company, Promotional Ties. Blazer Badges & Buttons, Cuff Links, Hand Painted Heraldic Shields/Car Badges. Medal Mounting, also Miniatures.

RADNOR LTD, 39 Thames Street, Windsor, Berks SL4 1PR.

Tel: 0753 863982.

Est. 1919 : Personal Callers Welcome.

HOUSE OF ARMS AND EMBLEMS All Army, Navy, RAF & Scottish (Clan) lilazer Badges and Ties.

Regimental Ship's and Squadron Plaques. Family Coats of Arms.

Tics from H.6(1 Badges from i'6.9(l Phone 0202-676314 (24 hour answer 1 New Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1JT SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES Self-catering cottages/flats. Brochure on request: Jayne Sherwood, Salcombe 1054 8841 3485 [24 hrs| COLYTON, DEVON.

The Old Bakehouse. Beautiful E.

Devon. (Ionic and enjoy the peaceful charm of our lovely 17th century hotel.

Oak beams, log fire, superb cuisine. All rooms en suite, colour T.Y., tea-making facilities. Special breaks from £32.

g 0297-52518 HOUSE SIGNS individually made in cast aluminium - wide range of designs available - full details from: Signpost (R), 35 Bromley Heath Ave, Downend, Bristol BS16 6JP HOLIDAY* GREECE Picturesque and truly Greek Islands ringed with beaches and set 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 Churchwood Vkltey Holiday Cabins A A Listed E.T.B. A comfortable quality holiday home, colour TV, central heating, private relaxed atmosphere, minimum commercialisation, licenced shop, laundrette, riding stables. Set in a coastal area of outstanding natural beauty, near River Yealm, Tamar and Plymouth Sound.

Free colour brochure from: Churchwood, Wembury Bay, Nr Plymouth, Devon PL9 ODZ.

Tel: (0752) 862382 (24 hr) ADVERTISE on these pages and reach 135,000 R. N.L.I, 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: Janet Dare, Jackson-Rudd & Associates Ltd., Oldebourne House, 46-47 Chancery Lane, London WC2A 1JB.

Tel: 01-405 3611, 405 2860 before February 26th for the Spring issue.

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

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Dinner, bed and breakfast £13. Relax in luxury bungalow in an acre of beautiful garden. 200 yards from sea. Traditional and vegetarian cooking.

Mrs P. Cawthra, 'Cartmel', Aultbea, W. Ross.

Tel: 044 582 375 ALMOST AFLOAT...

or close waterfront Fowey Harbour, South Cornwall. Comfortable holiday cottages, Polruan, sleep 2/8. Superb views, exceptionally well-equipped, mooring facilities. £50/£300 weekly.

Telephone O72 687 4-48 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 PL10 INF (Tel: 0752 822S38I.