Kennet Valley sailing club ran a ten hour marathon sailing relay in aid of the RNLI and a local hospice last summer. Friends and relatives of the crews were persuaded to sponsor them for the number of laps of the 'gravel pit' they could get round in the specified time.

The club raised a total of £780 which was divided equally between the two charities. The picture shows Peter Tilbury, Tilehurst, Purley and West Reading branch minute secretary (right) receiving the RNLI Cheque, Picture & Reading Chronicle.