Peter Heading (left), helmsman of Aberystwyth station's C class inshore lifeboat, joined the crew in 1982.

In 1991, he was awarded a Bronze Medal in recognition of the courage and skill he displayed during a service on 18 September 1990.

During the service, the sole occupant of the yacht Offer was rescued and the craft was saved one mile outside Aberystwyth Harbour in a Force 7 wind and steep sea over the bar at the harbour entrance.

The lifeboat took the yacht in tow after transferring crew member Michael Harris to Otter, and met up with the fishing vessel Seren-y-Mor in a position three-quarters of a mile west by south of the harbour.

Seren-y-Mortook over the tow and the yacht was successfully taken into the harbour.

Robert Gorman, skipper of the fishing vessel and also a crew member, was awarded a Bronze Medal for the service.

Peter, who is also the station mechanic, is a milkman..