MADE TO MEASURE 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. LBO, 213 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Lanes BB2 6BP Tel: 0254 59357 Also pyjamas and nightshirts.

SARK - CHANNEL ISLANDS GUEST HOUSE 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) 8313 51.

New books maikd home and abroad. Nf/ide 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.

ADVERTISE on these pages and reach 145,000 R.N.L.l. members and their family and friends. The cost is S. 15.40 a column centimetre or £13.20 if four or more insertions are booked.

Please add VAT at 15%.

Contact: Peter Holness, R.N.L.I., West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH151HZ.

before August 31st for the Autumn issue.

THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr. Ashburton, Devon Ponndsgate(03643)471 L + RAC" Commendation of B.T.A.

THE LATE SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER The first Englishman to circumnavigate the world solo.

FOR SALE: Following items j)ersonqljy autographed by SIR FRANCIS CHICHESTER 1 His book Gypsy Molh Circles (he World numbered de-luxe edition £29.95.

2 As above, but un-numbered standard edition £16.95.

3 24 July 1967 - First Day Stamp Cover £9.95.

UM1TED NUMBER AVAU.AB1E - PLEASE ADD 50p PART P&P.

FROM: Colonel E W Milner, QBE, TD 13 The Avenue, Dalchet, Berks, SL3 9DQ. Tel: 0753 41032.

SENNEN COVE - CORNWALL A small family Hotel overlooking Cape Cornwall & White Sands Bay. Walks to Lands End. Bar, Games Room or enioy a relaxing week on our Houseboat on River Fal. Tel: 0736 871275.

HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Luxury bungalow sleeps 4 with patio windows overlooking the bay (200 yds). Available alt year. Full heating, sae Birchburn Holidays, Aultbea, Wester Ross. Tel. 044 582 375 HEATHFIELD HOUSE RESIDENTIAL HOME FOR THE ELDERLY Bo ev Tracev, Devon Tel: O«26 832681 Highly Recommended Discount ioi totes oi THE UFEBOM 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 Flats 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.

Berryhead Road, Brixham, Devon TQ5 9AB. Telephone y, 08045 3748 (am); [•• 0272 846117 (pm) » PERSONALISED CLOTHING! Names, logos, caricatures on T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, etc. MINIMUM 1 ONLY.

WINNERS BOATING |$l|, FREEPOST, Quom, Leks.

LE125BR. Id. 0509 414741 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 1 PR.

Tel: 0753 863982.

Est 1919 : Personal Callers Welcome.

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 A FAMOUS NAME IN ROSES GREGORYS SUPERB 1988 COLOUR CATALOGUE AVAILABLE WRITE OR PHONE TO GREGORY'S ROSES (271 - STAPLEFORD. NOTTINGHAM NG9 7JA % TEL 0602 395454.24HRS'STAMPAPPRECIATED f LIFEBOAT OIL PAINTINGS or anv MARINE CRAFT (also portraits) 18" x 14" £30 (£15 deposit, balance on arrival) sae to LEE, Coadi House, westtrill Road, Wyke Regis. Weymoufli. Dorset Tel 0306 760 637 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 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.Read. 16 Hill Top Avenue, Page Hill, Buckingham MK18 1TZ. (0280814375) 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 tree eyelets at every metre with reinforced hems. Alt purpose covers ideal for boats, car, logs, etc.

1 8x2.4m £2.99 4.0x5-0m £9.10 2.7x3.6m £4.60 3 6x7 2m £1249 36x54m £8 99 5.5x7.2m £17 65 Other sizes available, also garde s. Prices , . includes VAT postage Cheque or Access, samples and leaflet upon request.

Practical Products Ltd. (0276) 62722 24 hours 39 Verran Rd, Camber) ey, Surrey GUIS 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.

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 covets 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).

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.

Cheyrl van der Salm, Halgabron House, Halgabron, Tintagel, N. ComviaU. 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 Style.

You save by buying direct from the Importer.

S.A.E. for Illustrated Colour Leaflet.

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

Tel: 0272 661973 PLEASE MENTION THE LIFEBOAT.

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.

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.

.«. 1 VICTOR SUMNER " (f •**• 1 &CoLtd fej ,J47ABeakSteetloffReg.entSt), ' London W1R4BT Telephone 01437 7961 & 4792 Telex 24224 ISLES OF SOLLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE - Superb position overlooking the hartxxjr at St Maiy's - adjacent the Lifeboat Station Run by the same local famiV since 1945 All rooms H&C and heating, some witn en suite facilites Tel: 0720 22513 or write Colin Duncan FOR HOME EXCHANGE HOLIDAYS home and abroad, phone 'HOME-SWOP' CULFORD (028484) 315 (anytime) 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 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 tor immediate 1st class recorded despatch from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LIMITED BOATING DEPARTMENT MAPPOWDER, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET DT10 2EH Tel: 02-586-662 8 Reg, design 962765 * Reg Trade Mark LOIRE VALLEY - FRANCE ATLANTIC COAST PROPERTY SEARCH SERVICE ENGLISH SPOKEM TEL: FR 47671278 WRITE: DIBDEN, 4 RUE J BULLANT, 37300 JOUELES TOURS, FRANCE SPAIN - CAMILLAS de ALBAIDA Coast half hour away, tfhrtewashed Andaiusiari village. Modem Apartment/house. Sleeps 5/8 from £80/£1.160 p* to* season deductions on monthly rentals Tel: 0803 62946.

N Cornwall, nr Port Isaac, coast, moors, comfortable family house, sleeps 5+cot.

Storage heaters, pet by arrangement, garden, most dates. Tel: 0527 67464COLYTON, 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 £32.

S 0297-52518 Churehwood Vhlley 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) SP03LT}ER With a Special 4 Day Summer Holiday (July and August)* at our luxury Country House Hotel, nestling in 11 acres of gardens and woodland. £32.50 per person, per day, D, B&B inclusive, plus special free packed lunch daily. Beautiful en suite bedrooms with colour TV, video, telephone and teamaker.

Fabulous food (also vegetarian menu). Pets welcome. Also Serviced Cottage Suites.

*Low season tariff until June 30th.

AA***RAC, ETB 4 Crowns Ashley Courtenay Recommended PENHAVEN COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL Parkham, Nr Bideford, N. Devon.

Brochure - Tel: (02375) 388 or 711.

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, 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 wilt help you answer the many questions which make the decision so difficult.

Reviewed recently by The TJmes the video was described as "A vrvM and professionally produced record of the voyage from Ireland to Antigua by way o( Vlgo, Madeira, the Canaries and the Cape Verde Island*. K shows now the yacht was handled In fair weather and foul and offers good advice about provisions and equipment." Tne rimes, 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. Please mention The Lifeboat.

Phone 01-233 7983 or write to 54 Bolingbroke Grove, London SW116HR.

SHIPS, SAILING VESSELS AND OTHER MARINE MODELS The ultimate in miniature replicas by one of the world's leading marine modellers Commercial ships, tugs, warships, lifeboats, launches, barques, schooners, pilot cutters and individual yachts, etc.

Commissioned worldwide by owners, maritime musems, enthusiasts and the many collectors of his work.

Each work individually created to dents' requirements, set in a realistic sea, in a plexiglas case, mounted on a varnished hardwood plinth with engraved nameplates as required.

The works are signed and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity and Scale.

"Exquisite perfection in miniature" - a client's view LIFEBOAT MODELS The work includes many RNU lifeboats for naming ceremonies, crews, retirements and collectors.

BRIAN H. WILLIAMS, West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, Nr. Torpoint, Cornwall PL101NF Telephone: 0752 822638 THE WHITE HOUSE CHARMOUTH, DORSET AA"RAC With Awards ETB 4 Crowns, Michelin Ashley Courtenay recommended BTA Commended, Relais Routiers Delishtful small Regency Hotel. All bedrooms en suite with colour TV, teamakins. Hishest standards of comfort, service and Cuisine. Log fires, relaxing atmosphere. Many places of interest to visit in this beautiful area. Also lovely cottage suites.

Attractive Bargain Breaks TEL (0297) 60411 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 fordetailsto: Met-Check Ltd (Dept. CL), POBox284,Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK17 OQD.

Tel: (029671) 2354 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, 'Cartmel1, Aultbea, W. Ross.

Tel: 044 582 375 BRIXHAM, 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, tea-making facilities and colour TV.

For details please ring Jenny Tomlins on (Brixham) 08045 58899 100% Cotton Khaki Drill AUSTIN&SMITH FOR MEN & WOMEN Trousers from £21.50 Shorts Irom £16.50 Also Corduroy, Polycotton.

Cavalry Twill. Tweeds etc.

Comfortable conventional full cut style. Mens 32"-46" waists, 29"-34" inside leg.

Ladies sizes 14-20. Also shirts and braces. Send for Iree brochure by post or phone our 24hr answerphone 0883843526 Personal shoppers by appointment. Est. 1921 cy4ustin£& Smith (Dept 17), 35 High Street, Bletchingley Surrey RH1 4PB Tel: (0883) 843526 GREAT YARMOUTH Andria Guest House, 45 Albion Road B&B and Evening Meal optional. H&C in all bedrooms. 2 mins from beach. Part or full week. Send for tariff or phone 0493 857 427 SAIL ALYSTRA A 38ft Ketch, Sailing Hie Hebrides Join skipper Tony (ex MN) and Anya, cook and zoologist, aboard 'Alystra', and help 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.

Cruises start from L. Craignish.

From £190-£215 p.p. 6 days Members ofthe A.S.Y.C.

GILL YACHT CHARTERS Ardfern, by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8QN Tel: 08525-257 SUCCESSFUL FUND RAISING Telephone or write for a FREE COPY of our Fund Raising Guide Peeks of Bournemouth Ltd., Riverside Lane, Tuckton, B'mth. BH6 3LD TEL.(0202) 417777 CORNWALL Tamarside Cottage.

Idyllic surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets welcome.

S Barnes 0579 50284 HEBRIDEAN GIFTS Hebridean Gift Catalogue. Send stamp for fascinating catalogue of unusual high quality gifts to Hebridean Gifts, (L), Orinsay, Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

THE SHOUT! A drama documentary professionally made for VI DEO of the early history of the RNLI. Featuring the Alderney Lifeboat and narrated by John Arlott, £7.99 plus £1 p&p. Payment by cheque/Visa/Access, state VHS or Beta.

VIDEO TAKE 1, A2 Connaught Business Centre, Hyde Estate Road, London NW96JL.

Tel: 01-205 6687 or 7514.

WONDERFUL MULTI-ACTIVITY ADVENTURE For 8 to 16+ year olds.

Fun, camping, sports, excursions and much more. Everything just £100 per week. Brochure: A.H.H. (10), 30 Daniel Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 2BH. Tel: IW (0983) 615241.

NAVAL AND MARITIME BOOKS. Mainly out of print rare and second hand books for sale. Please write for catalogue. Good quality books also wanted for purchase. ANDREW BURROUGHS. 34 ST MARTINS. STAMFORD. LINCS PE9 2U.

SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES Self-catering cottages/flats. Brochure on request: Jayne Sherwood, Salcombe |054 8841348512* hrs| ABBEY BOOKS Maritime, naval. Shipping, Yachting History etc, Second-hand/Antiquarian Books for sale by Catalogue.

IIIQMVIEU. STEYNE ROAD, SEAVIEW, ISLE OF WIGHT, PO34 5BH. Telephone 0983612821 HOLIDAY AFLOAT - CHK1STCHURCH Explore the picturesque Harbour. Cruise to lovely Studland Bay in our Newbridge 18ft Sailing Cruiser which is well equipped, even has a flush toilet.

Charter from £95 weekly. 0202 431261 KELLOW COASTAL COTTAGES Plaidy, Looe, Cornwall On the fringe of Looe and within 350 yds of the beach, a cluster of beautifully furnished cottages of rare and exceptional quality.

Luxury amenities in a traditional coastal setting. Golf, riding, fishing, sailing and glorious walks are all immediately available.

Colour TV and linen included. Sadly no pets. For colour brochure phone: Looe(05036)2736 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 GULL ROCK Secluded North Cornwall clifftop guesthouse overlooks sandy cove. Spectacular views of rugged coastline and Atlantic. Brochure (0840)770438 HOUSE OF ARMS AND EMBLEMS All Army, Navy, RAF & Scottish (Clan) Blazer Badges and Tics.

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

Tire/'mm l'4.M) ' Badges from {6.90 Phone I )2()2-(Y76314 (24 hour answer service) quoting Access/Visa number.

or visit 1 New Street, Poole, Dorset BH15 1JT THE SPECIALISTS IN ALL FORMS OF SEA BURIAL THE BRITANNIA SHIPPING COMPANY FOR BURIAL AT SEA LIMITED Britannia House • Newton Poppleford • Nr. Sidmouth • Devon EXK) OEF. Telephone Colaton Raleigh (0395) 68652 — 24 hours..