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LANCASTER CANAL gateway to the Lake District and the Dales. Luxury narrowboats for weekly hire or 3 day one-way cruises. Day skipper facility available. For details tel: AHLEN HIRE BOATS 108601 928846.

Flytne from Heathrow.'' homely guest house only 10 minutes from Heathrow. Easy access to A/ M40, M4, M25. All rooms with colour H£ TV, Tea/Coffee facility. Licensed bar, evening meal.

Parking for holiday period.

Shepiston Lodge, 31 Shepiston Lane, Hayes, Middx UBS 1LJ.

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0372 748550 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 - 7x50FMTR-SX - 95% light transmission, flat field. The ultimate marine binocular.

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For expert advice/brochure Tel 0291 689858, Fax 0291 689834 or write to MONK OPTICS, Wye Valley Observatory, The Old School, Brockweir, Chepstow NP6 7NW MARITIME MODELS Any type of ship or boat model built to highest standards Telephone Peter Halliwell (0733) 237607 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 Popolewell ffflarlborougf) FOR YOUR CLUB OR CHARITY RENT-A-RACE PHONE 0932 222638 FOR YOUR BROCHURE ISLE OF MULL A small farm & guest house in lovely countryside, a mile from village and two from coast. Taste of Scotland' member. Interisland wildlife cruises. Write to Jenny Matthew, Adrioch, Dervaig, Isle of Mull, Argyll PA75 6QR. Telephone 01 688 400 264 SALCOMBE HOLIDAY HOMES 3 Islnnd Square, Islnnd Street.

Salcombe. Devon TQ8 BDP Tul: 0548 843485, Fax 0548 843489 Crew Wanted A Cruising/Racing/Delivery/Sea Miles A Amateur and professional crew A Free service to boat owner* A Beginners welcome A UK and International I 04*9 iron C R E W S E E K E R S Hawthorn House, Hawthorn Lane. Salisbury Green, Soulhan**on. Hampshire. SO3 «8D Scottish Highlands Inverewe Garden 6 miles Small luxury guesthouse 300 yds from sea.

Non-smoking, traditional and vegetarian home cooking D.B&B E29pp. Cartmel, Aultbea, Wester Ross. Tel (0445) 731375.

S.T.B. 2 Crown Commended TIGHNABRUAICH, ARGYLL KAMES HOTEL is owned and run hy a member of the TIGHNABRUAICH LIFEBOAT crew. Enjoy good food and comfort in wonderful surroundings. Families welcome. Watersports facilities. 3 Crowns commended.

Phone Andy Lancaster at Kames Hotel, Tighnabruaich, Argyll PA21 2AF for details on (0700) 811489.

WELLS-NEXT-THE-SEA, NORFOLK Two cosy, clean cottages, sleep 4, no pets. Ideal location for birdwatching, walking, unspoilt North Norfolk coast. Telephone: 01328 711220 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 THECHANCEOFALIFETIME! Companion sought to help prepare for and then enjoy sailing to New Zealand in a 40ft steel ketch in 1996. Someone with medical/nursing skills would be especially welcome. If interested phone John Callaghan (0572) 722148 B O A T B U I L D E R S The Choice of the discerning • Full Repair & Maintenance • Custom Build Facility (Power & Sail) • Mobile Crane up to 25 tons • Summer & Winter Lay-up/Storage • Chandlery • Car Parking Determining who should be entrusted with the construction of your vessel is as important as selecting it's design and overall specification. It's a matter of personal confidence.

Whatever your persuasion, Power or Sail, you'll find the credentials of Bucklers Hard Boatbuilders unsurpassed in the construction and fitting out of custom designed craft.

Our reputation has been established through tailoring the most successful designs to suit owner's specifications precisely, without compromising our integrity for quality and attention to detail and you will be pleasantly surprised how we build in value without adding to cost.

For more information about Bucklers Hard Boatbuilders please call Nigel Rickman on (0590) 616214 or Fax (0590) 616267 Bucklers Hard Boat Builders Ltd., The Agamemnon Boat Yard, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7XBELIZABETH HOTEL 37 Eccleston Square, Victoria, London SW1V1PB. Tel-071-828 6812 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 A Place for all Reasons With a delightful garden and news orer {•dlmouth Ba to the Lizard and Manacles.

Bosannelh i,s a quality licensed small hotel for discerning guests ti'ho require a value for monc holiday with excellent food, hospitality, and facilities u'ith that extra touch of class. With personal attention jrorn Ann and Eric, he assured, £P 'We tt'ill care for you, SB RAC like a lifeboat Creu.' RAC For brochure 0326 314649 Ann or Erie. Gyllyngvase Hill, . Falmouth, Cornwall TR1I 4DW. .

PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AAi C J , S*} RACi IMPERIAL HOTEL - 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar - 20% discount for Shoreline members and friends - Details contact resident proprietor Lt Cdr Alan K. Jones RNR Retd. Colour brochure and tariff. Plymouth (01752) 227311 CUMBRIA - Self contained flat in converted village farmhouse. Sleep 2 plus 2. Near lakes and Hadrians Wall. Tel: 01228 710076 Salcombe S. Devon Cottage, sleeps 8, 2 mins quayside, own parking. Tel 04428 25055.

WEST COAST OF SCOTLAND - Traditional Scottish Fishing Vessel circa 1935based Largs. Six and twelve day cruises. Skippered, excellent accommodation, home-cooked food.

Birdwatching, marine wildlife, shorebased activities. Ring/write: 'Veronica' Charters, Largs Yacht Haven, Irvine Road, Largs, Ayrshire KA30 8EZ. Tel/Fax: 0475 686026.

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 CRUISE THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE Aboard our owner operated Hotel Narrowboats on the canals and rivers of England and Wales. Choose from 21 different routes. Enjoy fine food, walking, care and comfort. Single/twin/double en suite cabins. 5/7 nights. Inland Waterway Holiday Cruises, Greenham Lock Cottage, London Road, Newbury, Berkshire RG14 5SN.

Tel: (0831) 110811.

Fax:(0635) 42884 Heron Cottage, Malpas. Luxury cottage in small village, sleeps 4-5. 70' own foreshore, overlooking river estuary (SSSI). Excellent for boating/birding/ fishing/walking. Tel: 0872 76518.

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Free estimates and realistic prices. Over 200 s/h & 100 new binoculars in stock. Send 2x1st class stamps for colour brochure ACTION OPTICS, 2 Old Hill, Avenlng, Tetbury.GlosGL88NR.Tel 0145 383 3738.

WEATHEK INSTRUMENTS Barometers, barographs, raingauges, frost predictors, hygrometers and thermometers. Also an inexpensive range of remote sensing instruments for wind, rain and temperature.

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Peeks of Bournemouth Limited Call today for your fK£C Colour Brochure (0202) 417777 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.

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Tel (0326) 372722 CORNWALL Three beautifully furnished cottages on working moorland farm. Sleep 3/ 4. Perfect peace, lovely views, friendly farm animals. Trewalla Farm, Minions, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 6ED. Tel 0579 342385.

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All rooms H & C, heating, hot drinks, some en-suite. Contact John and jenny Marsland for tariff and brochure. Sarfc O4fl I) 831351.

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THE HOTEL FOR ALL SEASONS Secluded, romantic and wonderful hospitality HOLNE CHASE Nr. Ashbmtan, Devon Poondagate (036 43) 471 AA + MC" Commendation of B.TJU WESTER ROSS Small guest house close to Torridon mountains and Loch Maree. S.T.B.

Commended 2 crown. Home cooking with all rooms en-suite. Non smoking.

D. B&B i24. £25. Mr & Mrs Draper, Hillbaven, Kinlocbewe, Wester Ross 1V22 2PA. TeL 0445 7602O4 Cruising the Highlands and Islands of Scotland Sail across the Sea of the Hebrides and Minches to see the Isle of Skye. Outer Hebrides and NW Mainland to Cape Wrath or maybe even St Kilda or Orkney aboard our very high specitication modern 6-9 berth Westerly Yachts or Traditional (converted lifeboat) 6 berth Motor Cruiser. Highland hospitality, exciting sailing, majestic scenery, abundant wildlife and peaceful anchorage s. Available either bareboat or with professional skipper.

For our brochure phone or write to Flora & Doug Morrison. Gairloch Yacht Charter. Camusfearna.

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or close waterfront, Fowey Harbour, South Cornwall. Comfortable holiday cottages, Polruan, sleep 2/8. Superb views, exceptionally well-equipped, mooring facilities. £50/£350 weekly.

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FIFTEEN BEAUTIFUL WORKS! The great success from the Band of HM Royal Marines, Commandos Acclaimed recording of nautical marches: RNLI March The Lifcboatmcn, Padstow Lifeboat, Trafalgar, HM Jollies, Leviathan, Warship etc.

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Allow 28 days for delivery.