ELIZABETH HOTEL 37 Eccleston Square, Victoria, London SWtVtPB. Tel: 071-8286812 Ideal, central, quiet location overlooking magnificent gardens on fringe of Belgravia. Comfortable Single/ Double/Twin/Family Rooms Good ENGLISH BREAKFAST. MODERATE PRICES. EGON RONAY/RAC FREE COLOUR BROCHURE AVAILABLE SIDMOUTH SEAFRONT Centrally situated on the level seafront, all rooms en-suite with col.

TV and tea/coffee makers. Tasteful home cooking, licensed, C/Htng.

Parking. Golf, tennis, putting and new pool nearby. Admire the beautiful gardens and lovely beaches in this area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For colour brochure, tariff and bargain break details, please contact: Mrs Helen Popplewell jfflaritiorougl) Successful Fund Raising starts here...

Peeks of Bournemouth Limited Call today for your FRCE Colour Brochure (0202) 417777 PENNINE BOAT TRIPS of SKIPTON Daily Public Trips and Private Charters on our 50 sealer passenger boat for Clubs, RNLI Fund Raising etc.

Bar, Galley Snacks, Buffets etc Ring for details: (0756) 790829/701320 Coach St. Skipton, N. Yorks BD231LH Binocular Repair Specialists High quality & realistic prices for repairs cleaning/realigning. Also new and S/H sales ACTION OPTICS 2 Old Hill, Avening, Nr Tetbury Glos GL8 8NR Tel Nailsworth (045383) 3738 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 (0425) 476660 or write 22 Gravel Lane. Ringwood, Hants BH24 1LN CROMER, NORFOLK Attractive, well equipped, spacious flat, sea views, private parking, sleeps five: (0692) 403984.

ISLES OF SCILLY MINCARLO GUEST HOUSE - superb position overlooking 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-suite facilities.

Tel. (0720) 22513 or write Colin Duncan INSURANCE Competitive rates for all types of yachts and motorboats SPECIAL RATES FOR | EX RNLI LIFEBOATS IMMEDIATE QUOTATIONS & COVER Tel 0628 890888 (24 hrs) Fax 0628 890636 Housemans FAST FRIENDLY BROKERS WHO CARE BINOCULARS We are the UK's leading supplier of MARINE BINOCULARS. Over 20 different types of 7x50 available, with or without compass. Extensive range of general purpose binoculars also available.

REPAIR SERVICE - using latest equipment for accurate collimation and speed of service.

FUJINON The professional choice for optical marine equipment - 7x50 FMTR-SX - 95% light transmission, flat field. The ultimate marine binocular.

STARSCOPE - image intensifier - compact design, fully waterproof.

Gyro-stabilised binoculars.

High-powered observation binoculars.

For expert advice/brochure ring 0594 - 530666 or write to MONK OPTICS, The Old Garage, Llandogo, Monmouth NP5 4TS.

SCOTLAND WESTER ROSS: Inverewe GardenSmiles.

Peaceful private location. Coastal village. Two luxurious bungalows. Highly recommended, furnished and equipped to high standard. For brochure 0445 731425 Mrs Macdonald, Old Smiddy, LAIDE, Ross-shire.

FALMOUTH BOSANNETH GUEST HOUSE Visit Falmouth this year and stay in comfort at Bosanneth overlooking Falmouth Bay. Well appointed en-suite rooms, most with sea views.

All with complimentary colour TV and tea/ coffee makers. Personal service, licenced, private car park. Ex-Whitstable lifeboat crew.

Brochure on request.

Phone Ann or Eric, 1 Stracey Road, Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth TR11 4DW.

Tel (0326) 314649 WEATHER INSTRUMENTS Barometers, barographs, raingauges, frost predictors, hygrometers and thermometers. Also an inexpensive range of remote sensing instruments for wind, rain and temperature.

All available by post. Full colour brochure and price list from: Met-Check, Dept. T.L., PO Box 284, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK17 OQD. Telephone 029671 2354 (24 boon) THE SPECIALISTS IN ALL FORMS OF SEA BURIAL THE BRITANNIA SHIPPING COMPANY FOR BURIAL AT SEA LIMITED Britannia House • Newton Poppleford • Nr. Sidmouth • Devon EX10 OEF.Telephone Colaton Raleigh (0395) 68652 — 24 hours.

QUALITY WATERPROOFS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS Sou'westers, trousers, blousons etc.

Optional detachable fleece lining.

For free brochure send SAE to Brow Cottage, Stoney Lane, Newbury RG16 9HQ, Tel (0635) 40438.

PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AA ft RAC * IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar- Discount for Shoreline members and friends - Details contact resident proprietor Lt Cdr Alan K.

Jones RNR Retd. Colour brochure and tariff.

Plymouth (0752) 227311 STOP DUMPING - START SAVING THINK GREEN Empty toner cartridges and OPC drums from computer laser printers are being thrown away in many offices near you! We pay £2 for used cartridges and drums to you, the RNLI or other chosen charity.

We also remanufacture toner cartridges for laser printers - saving you up to 50% Free Trial - Full Guarantee Free Delivery Tel: Access Lasercall (0372) 748550 f FAMILY NAME KM COATS OF ARMS Individually painted by hand (from only £19.95) Write and we will tell you if a coat of arms is associated with your name free ALL ARMED FORCES, SCHOLASTIC, CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL Ties, blazer badges and wa]J pJaques (Over 10.000 designs - increasing daily) ORIGIN OF TOUR SURNAME We research the name and print in Old English characters on parchment-type paper a true record of the name embellished with heraldic beasts and shields in six colours measuring 13in by 1 lin.

Price only £17.95 A unique gift Callers by appointment only Please send a stamp for free colour brochure and price list. For orders'phone (0202) 631761. Visa Access House of Anns and Emblems Dept L15, 142 Sandy Lane, Poole, Dorset, BH16 SLY Birthday due? Give someone an original newspaper dated the very day they were born.

£17.90 Yesterday's News, 43 Dundonald Road, ColwynBay,C/wydLL297R£. Tel0492531195 (9am-9pm 7 days) SAIL ALYSTRA A 38ft ketch, sailing the 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 £308-£319 per person for 6 days.

Members of the A.S.Y.C.

RYA Recognised Teaching Establishment GILL YACHT CHARTERS Ardfern, by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA318QN Tel: (08525) 257 Barometers & Barographs Restored by experienced craftsmen incl.

Negretti & Zambra and other famous makes. Collection point Central London.

Russell Scientific Instruments. Rash's Green, Dereham, Norfolk NR19 1JG.

Tel. (03621 693481 The Yacht Inn South Esplanade St Peter Port Guernsey Tel 0481 720969 Fax 7161 10 Ensuite rooms 10°0 discount to RNLI mem FOR YOUR CLUB OR RENT-A-RACE PHONE 0932 222638 FOR YOUR I SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Small luxury guesthouse 300 yards from thtll Non-smoking. Traditional and vegetarian In cooking. Dinner, bed and breakfast C20. S.TJ.

crown, Highly commended. Mrs P. Cawthn, J Cartmel, Aullbea. Wester Ross. Tel 0445 T Cornwall. Tamarside cottage, surroundings. Sleeps 4. Pets welci W Barnes (0579) 50284 RNLI PRESENTATION WALL PLAQUES Coloured housellan in relief on 6'/2"x5V2" varnished shield £16each(+C2p&p) Engraved plate with your wording Supplied to many crews, stations and branches for those special presentations MARINE CRAFTS West Rock, The Cleave, Kingsand, • Nr. Torpoint, Cornwall PL10 1NF S (0752 822638).

ARGYLL ISLE OF LUING Comfortable cottage, sleeps 5*f Sorry no pets. Tel: 06022642091 TIME AND TIDE at your fingertips TIDEMASTER® PILOT • Quartz accuracy • Guaranteed working depth 75ft Clear luminous hands and batons Automatic calendar • Quick set date change • Tide bezel" monitors tidal state • Radio beacon identification bezel All this for only £29.95 me VAT At the best chandlers or add £1 for 1st class recorded despatch from: YACHTING INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | BOATING DEPARTMENT, MAPPOWDER STURMINSTER NEWTON, DORSET DT102EH j Tel: (0258) 817662 Fax (0258) 817829 f Reg design 962765 ' Reg Trade MarkThe ultimate in MINIATURE REPLICAS Yachts, lifeboats, traditional sailing vessels & from launches to commercial ships 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 replica. 'Exquisite perfection in miniature' - a client. The work includes many RNLI lifeboats for naming ceremonies, retirements and collections.

Each signed and supplied with certificate of authenticity and scale.

BRIAN WILLIAMS West Rock The Cleave Kingsand, Torpoint Cornwall PL101NF (Tel: 0752 822638) SARK - CHANNEL ISLANDS LICENSED GUESTHOUSE Family run. Centrally situated nr. La Seigneurie.

Open all year. B&B or half board. Own produce.

All rooms H & C, heating, hot drinks, some en-suite. Contact John and Jenny Marsland for tariff and brochure. Sark (0481)832351.

ACTIVE INVESTORS need looseleaf Investment ledgers £20 and price monitors £3.

SAE for details to R.D.C. Passey, The Mill House, Crewe Green Road, Crewe CW11NW.

BROADS NATIONAL PARK Skippered day-sailing on beautiful Edwardian Broads yacht. Also B&B accommodation in picturesque village. Tel (069262) 768 Renovation and repair of all types of meteorological instruments to Met. Office standards • Mercury and aneroid instruments • Approved to service and supply spares for Negretti& Zambra instruments • Charts, pens, ink • Display barographs available, produced in the traditional style SCOTTISH BORDERS Activity Holidays in Comfort Adult programme: ' Multi-activity (including sailing/ kayaking), Hillcraft, Walk the Borders (an historical exploration).

Multi-activity holidays for children: Borders and West Coast.

Beautiful setting, good food, small groups, personal attention.

Brochure: Border Adventure, Yarrow, Selkirk TD7 5LJ (Tel: 0750 42223) BOOM COVERS AND DODGERS These, and other products such as replacement sprayhoods and sails, are made with care in top quality materials at competitive prices.

R.& J. Sails, Unit One, Speedwell Estate, Knowles Road, CLEVEDON, Avon BS21 7XS Tel (0275)343585 W. J. Read 49 Old Vicarage Park. Narborough.

Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE32 1TH Phone(0760) 337801 Lydstep Beach, Tenby, S. Wales Luxury caravans, private beach, pool, entertainment, slipway (0222) 707012 old jewellery - damaged jewellery Your treasure is needed urgently! 'OQQ You can help the RNLI to buy new lifeboats by donating all your old, unwanted or damaged jewellery, as well as any unwanted watches and chains, silver items, objets d'art, war medals and decorations.

All broken items will be repaired and cleaned before resale - nothing is wasted and you can rest assured that all proceeds will go to the RNLI.

N V Please send your donated items to Dept LM, RNLI Headquarters, West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset BH15 1HZ |r Eclipse Video Worldwide Video Conversions To and from any world standard using the latest digital equipment.

Have you received or are you thinking of sending a video abroad? We can offer you quality conversions in order that you can play tapes from anywhere in the world or transfer your own tapes to NTSC, SECAM, MESECAM, M-PAL or N-PAL systems. (Betamax to VMS conversions also available) Most conversions only £15 per tape, discounts on multiple orders.

(Price includes Quality tape, post and packing).

Telephone Abbots Ripton (04873) 414 anytime or send tape and payment to: Meadow Cottage, Woodwalton, Huntingdon, Cambs PE17 5YT.

ALMOST AFLOAT ON THE DART On the quay at Dittisham. A comfortable family holiday house.

Sleeps 7, garden, private quay, idyllic surroundings, wildfowl.

£230-320 pw according to season.

Telephone (0844) 237068 MARITIME MODELS Any type of ship or boat model built to highest standards Telephone Peter Halliwell (0733) 237607 THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr. Ashburton, Devon Poundsgate(03643)471 AA + RAC* * Commendation of B.TJL ISLE OF MULL A small guest house and farm in lovely countryside, a mile from villages and two from coast.

Package multi-activity holidays. Sea sailing and home cooking. Write to Jenny Matthew, Ardrioch, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll.

Telephone (06884) 264 Restronguet, Nr Falmouth Peaceful, picturesque waters' edge hamlet.

Comfortable houses, sleep 4/8 (two bathrooms). Own gardens, quay, slip and beach. Boating facilities. Near Pandora Inn Restaurant. Open all year. Dogs allowed.

Peter Watson, Restronguet, Falmouth.

Tel (0326) 372722 HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND INVEREWE GARDEN 6 MILES Luxury bungalow sleeps 4, with patio windows overlooking the bay (200 yds). Full healing.a vallable all year. S.T.B. 4 crown Highly commended. SAE Birchburn Holidays, Aultbea, Wester Ross. Tel 0445731375.

PLYMOUTH r s In Plymouth Sound we have one of the finest and most beautiful natural harbours in Europe.

We are at the heart of the West Country with its sheltered river estuaries, tidal creeks and easy acess to the unspoilt Brittany coast. Not for us are the overcrowded waters and marinas of the Solent. Sailing from Plymouth with one of our first-class, friendly instructors is exhilarating, whether you take a Dinghy or Keelboat Course off Plymouth Hoe or a Yacht across to the Channel Islands or France.

Dinghies, Keelboats and Catamarans Try our new Keelboat! For the excitement of dinghy with the stability of a yacht and a bit of navigation too! Our RYA 5-Day & Weekend Dinghy and Keelboat Courses run every week until the end of October. We teach every Level from beginner to Level 5 and racing technique. For the more experienced, active sailor there's our 18-foot catamaran.

Yachts Our 6-day and Weekend RYA Courses sail every week of the year and we cross the Channel whenever we can! Our professional Yachtmaster Instructors ensure excellent tuition combines with a relaxing holiday. Longer 10 & 25 Day Holiday Cruises visit Ireland, the Scillies, South Brittany & Spain.

Power Cruiser, Sportsboat, Shorebased & VHP Courses too! BEGINNERS ESPECIALLY WELCOME! ( Please phone 0752 667170 _,-,_ for our brochure HfSS QUEEN ANNES BATTERY, PLYMOUTH PL4 OLP LEARN WITH US AND YOU NEED NEVER BE ALL AT SEA! REGIMENTAL TIES Also Club, Company, Promotional Ties.

Blazer Badges & Buttons. Cuff Links, Hand Painted Heraldic Shields/Car Badges, Medal Mounting, also miniatures Send SAE for enquiries.

RADNOR LTD, 39 Thames Street, Windsor, Berks SL4 1PR Tel: (0753) 863982 Est 1919 Personal Callers Welcome FALMOUTH, CORNWALL Port Pendennis Harbour Village Luxury waterside apartment in awardwinning development. Two bedrooms, sleeps 4, also available autumn.

Overlooking marina, berth available.

Telephone (0326) 250339 FARM-HOUSE Bed and Breakfast in scenic Mid-Wales countryside. Coast 25 miles. WTB approved. All rooms H&C and heating. Evening meals elc. Also small camping/caravan site Mrs Jean Bailey, Glangwy, Llangurig, Llanidloes, Powvs SY18 6RS tel 1055151 697.

LAKE DISTRICT Cottages/apartments hidden in secluded private woodland (Roe-deer, red squirrels), just 1 mile from Windermere. Open all year.

Resident owners. For availability and a copy of our brochure, please Tel 05394 44558 INTRODUCTION TO YACHTING Try yachting on the Solent.

Skippered cruises all year round on comfortable 35ft sailing cruiser.

SAMARA SAILING (0322) 340531 • S|Bp9UJ J6M Have you considered placing an advertisement in the pages of THE LIFEBOAT journal? Bookings for advertisements are now being taken for our Autumn issue - just in time for Christmas! For more information on advertising in these pages, please call Marion Bardsley on (0202)671133..