The sun goes to Ray's head Mike Green and his son Ray have been lifelong supporters of the RNLI from their Hounslow home, but when Mike and his family decided to up-sticks and make their home aboard their yacht, for a dream-of-a-lifetime cruise to the sun through the French canals and on to Greece, son Ray let his enthusiasm go to his head.

As a parting gesture Ray had his head shaved at his farewell party at the Duke's Head in Hampton raising £106.42 for the I n s t i t u t i o n ' s funds.

'Who knows whether we'll need the RNLI crossing the channel...' said Ray before setting off..