BOATING HOLIDAYS Sail the Suffolk Coast & Rivers or an Offshore Passage with an experienced skipper aboard a 1999 Oceon Sailing Yacht.

Novices to Yachtmasters welcome.

Tel: John 01953 850 507 Blue Eyes Yacht Charter.

NORFOLK BROADS Yacht charter and RYA sailing school. Sailing holidays on Norfolk's unique waterways.

Camelot Craft (01603) 783096 ' CRUISES THROUGH THE COUNTRYSIDE Aboard our owner hosted Hotel Narrow Boats on the canals and Rivers of England and Wates. Enjoy fine food, walking and home comforts. Single/twin and double ensuile cabins available (or 7 night cruises.

Inland Waterway Holiday Cruises, Greenham Lock Cottage. London Road, Newbury. Berkshire RG14 S5N Email: [email protected] .

UK & OVERSEAS HOLIDAYS LIGHTHOUSE ACCOMMODATION BRITAIN AND WORLDWIDE 24 UK. over 40 Worldwide.

Contact details, photos though out £5.95 me postage and packing.

Order from: Joy Ad cock (LB). 2 Ansoll Close, Hatherfey. Cheltenham Glos. GL51 3JS UK HOLIDAYS All jccommodiuon tmt fenti imn|«d tor jou 3 mjrhts 10 A **ttk$ All iKf /ur round V fc uneicorttd, ji /ojr own p«e Propm round the caul wtnle your luggigt joci ihelO Cotiutt UQHTPOOT low for your brochurt • NjnqLHtho, CiltooM Line, L«dtio«n. Hjyk.

CoffiwilTR275ET Tel OI7J4 8M7IS wvr vlighrfoorpviH(inf ioltda /icat4i WEST COUNTRY CORNWALL THE HELFORD RIVER Bishops Quay. Romantic waterfront house - Sleeps 4 - 6 . C.H. + Log fire.

Unique situation for bird watching, walking and boating. Dinghies for your use, balcony + secret garden.

Available all year (01326 } 221297 CORNWALL. Waterside cottages near Fowey & Polruan. Superb views.

Dinghies available. Pets Welcome.

www.cornquay.com (01579)344667 HELFORD RIVER - ST ANTHONY. PaacHul cottages n beautiful waterside setting. Cktt arc nvereide waks. Sartng and ftshng boats, moorngs.

01326 231357 www.StAnthony.co.uk South Helford River Beautiful well equipped self catering waterside properties sleeping from 2-11 people. For brochure contact: Mrs 5 Matthews, Cornish Retreats. Myrtle Cottage, Manaccan. Helston, Cornwall, TR12 6HT.

Tel: 01326 231536, Fax: 01326 231322.

Email: [email protected] EAST DEVON - Between Hortiton & Coast. Holiday cottages in idyllic secluded location. Fully equipped. En-suite, Sleep 2/4. Flexible bookings. Tel: 01404 831794 NEfaimoyth Pi';ia.'l'u!. piciurtMiiiL' w iiierseclge hamlet.

Boating facilities. Use of boai. Own quay. slip. Iwach. Spacious houses sleep 2/4/6/8. Secluded gardens, dogs welcome.

Near Pandora Inn. Friday bookings.

Peier Wai son. Restronguet. l-'ulniouth TRI I 5ST. Tel/Fax: (01326) 372722 Dart Valley Cottages. Pretty cottages on around River Dart. Stunning views, award winning beaches. Sailing school Boat hire.

)IB03 722561 ww w. d a rtva I ley cottages .co.uk PLYMOUTH HOE - DEVON AA C""sy . *S% FWCj IMPERIAL HOTEL 22 bedrooms mostly en-suite - Nautical Cocktail bar.

Details contact resident proprietors Kevin & Carol Neil. Brochure and tariff.

Plymouth (01752) 227311 The Orchard Country Hotel Non smoking hotel near Lyme Regis. Superb cuisine and e/s accommodation (Incl ground floor and single rooms). Close to "World Heritage" Jurassic Coast, NT, gardens and much more.

Great Value! Colour Brochure: (01297) 442972 PARADISE BEACH HOTEL Watergate Bay, Newquay, Cornwall.

Good food. Pets welcome. Beautiful beaches 150 yards. 24 bedrooms.

ensuite. Bar, Parking.

Newquay approx. 2.5 miles.

Tel 01637 860273 for brochure Eden Project approx. 15 miles PARADISE COVE HOTEL Porth, Newquay, Cornwall.

Good food. Pets welcome. Good sea views. Newquay approx. 1.5 miles.

30 rooms, ensuite. Bar, Parking Tel 01637 859480 for brochure Cornwall - Goonhavern Greenmeadows Cottages S|F.mi.ii . nrwli limit. IP ..iliimi j] slik sionr i-iHinlri cottages. I dm I location and open all n » round. Special nttr* Tor -Imrl nolkc and oul of reason %ln rt brmlLs, Hrekpnd etjiwiits or ImlMlai. v iriiui-L-. skrp Z to 6.

l"Us HfkiHiw. Vm-Mtiukini: i-iiii.ii !-.

HvuiUhk. llt-iisr phone Tew on HINT: 5404M3 for further tktails FALMOUTH. Non smoking, en-sutte accommodation Lifeboat Crew Resident Owner. 300yds beach and National Maritime Museum. 01320 1I8IOO PQLRUAN-By-fOWEy Old fishermans cottage, a few paces from the quay. Sleeps 2/4. Waooburning stove. Sailing, fisting, walking or just watching! Pubs and shops •'eople say "Good Morning!" BROCHURE 01726 870882 BOOKINGS 0 I 726 870582 www.polruancottaees.co.uk SOUTH CORNWALL - COVERACK. Four superb S/C cottages plus B&B on outskirts of unspoilt Fishing village and surrounded oy countryside. Coloured brochure T«l: O1326 2B1O21 .-. •.-.'.-j polcoverack.co.uk Tregildry Hotel - Helford River Elegant and relaxing small hotel with spectacular seaviews. The Which? Hotel Guide comments Top marts lot the rooms, the food, ffte service and the views • what more could you ask?" 10 en suite rooms. Excellent value short Dreaks. Uncrowded even in high summer, The Good Hotel Guide "Best Hotel by the Sea" award. Gil Ian, Manaccan. Cornwall ' - • ••• . T . ' l • • ' . ' • ; • • . ' • . : - . . . • . - :.- • '-..: • ISLES OF SCILLY 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 facilities.

Tel. (01720) 422513 or write Colin Duncan SOUTH WEST APPLEDORE N.DEVON - Beside Tav Tomdge Esluary & The UfeOoat Views of sea and Lundy. Comfortable 3 bdrm ter. house.

Deiaila Peace (01884) B8131A or 881385 SELF CATERING COTTAGE! - HOUSES • FLATS For a brochure 01548 843485 www.salcombe.co.uk SOUTHERN SWANAOE : AVALON. S.C. HOLIDAY FLATS AND FLATLETS. SLEEP 2/10. FULLY EQUIPPED, C.H.. CAR PARK, 200M BEACH/TOWN; BROCHURE 01929 424779.

ISLAND COTTAGE HOLIDAYS ISLE OF WIGHT Charming individual cottages in lovely rural and coastal surroundings. All with Tourist Board quality classifications. 3 Stars • 5 Scars.

Sips I - 10. £119 - £950 p.w. (Low season 3n« £85 • £235). Tel. 01929 480080 www. islan dcottageh ol iday s. com SWANACE HOLIDAY PROPERTIES LTD.

Quality S.C. cottages, houses t flats.

Over 30 years in holiday lettings.

01929 421525 www.swanagchp.co.uk EAST OF ENGLAND WEU.S-NEXT-THE-SEA. NORFOLK.

A Clean cosy cottage (no stairs) overlooking rJelrghtful green on the unspoilt North Norfolk Coast, steeps 1. c.h, no pets Tel: 01J2K 711221) IKEN - Suffolk.

Overlooking River Aide 4* Holiday Cottage. Sleeps 4/6, Details 01 728 688263 EN-ROUTE TO EAST COAST & FERRIES LEAF HOUSE 4 miles south of Bury St Edmunds Fine Bed & Breakfast Accommodation A member of Wolsey Lodges Consortium Telephone 01284 735388 for brochure Email: mail@leafhouse www. leaftiouse.co. uk NORFOLK BROADS: •Room with u View* Delightful, lullv-lumishcil studio. -.Icqi- -, overlooking River Bure & Marshes.

Ideal nil weathers, near Coast & Norwich.

I'url i • .. - Iri: nU'M "51.'?*.

WELLS-NEXT-SEA. NORFOLK. Bam conversion outskirts town Qu« comtortaW* accommodatKxi (7) Baautiful countryMM - P "« woods, sail marines, sandy Beacnaa. 1W: LIUISH 7MJ7'I . • • • ; ; . . • i • LONDON Flying from Heathrow? Homc-lv KIK.-M hmisi-onh I I I minutvs from Hi'.illmi I .LM .itcrss 10 A/M-II). M-l. M25.A1I rooms are en-suite with voluur a: AM T ',T :a/(:«ffcf lacilii} *"C * l.ii'i-iiM-d h:ir. i-vrmii); meal *** I ' . u k i n s ; tor holiday period.

ShepLsfon Lodge, 31 Shtrpiston lane, Hayes, Mkldx UB3 1LJ TeL 020 85 3 0266 Fax: 020 8569 253* CUMBRIA Family run cosy barns and cottages in Hawkshead/SawrEV area. Free fishing with most. Pels welcome. Great walks/views Ttt 01 5394 42435. www IdkuUnd hide a ways, co.uk YORKSHIRE Yorkshire Moors & Coast Ovri ISO cottages including Whitby Scarborough h Rycdalt area tngnt} Flute Holiday Accommodation Agency I Hillcrtst Avtnue. SCDrboroujn, Y012 6RQ wvfw.ingridflute.eo.uk 01723 376777 SCOTLAND Hebridean Isle of (slay Port Askaig Hotel This 4OO yr old inn overlooks the Sound of Islay, the picturesque harbour & Lifeboat Station. Home cooked food. Bars open all day.

Relax in the beer garden while watching the ferry arrive or fishing & pleasure boats pass by Islay has miles of beautiful beaches, excellent golf & fishing & /MAI 1 WHISKY DISTILLERIES 01496 840 245 www.portaskaig.co.uk ARGYLL (Oban Area) Choice of 5 inrjvldual generously equipped cottages sleeping 2-7 in lovely rural sellings near Lochs Elive (www.obanholldaycpllages.co.jk) and Awe( www.kllchrenarHnri.treeserve.co.iJlO, 3 with superb views.

Tel. enquiries 01631 7105D4 GALLOWAY. Five unique holiday homes in stunning locations. Prices from £220 - £1040 p.w Sleep 2-11. T*l: 01S57 33O371 .•./, .'. . 1 ;ir . . l i | ' .|" • : . . k NORTH WEST OF SCOTLAND Achmelvich Beach, near Lochinver Modern Self Catering Caravans G Berth, fully serviced. Beautiful Beach.

Prom £125 to £230 per Van per week and Cottage, sleeps 4 near Lochinver.

Tel/Fax 01571 844454 www.lochinverholidays.co. uk ISLE Of MULL VC Farmhouse sleeps 7. views over seatoch, chalet studio sleeps 2. Own Inter-Island wildlife & whale watching cruises Also Tobermory seafront flats sleeps 6 Harbour & lifeboat from your window. Tel/Fax 016SS 400264. E-mail [email protected] www.jenny. mull.comSmall, Luxurious, Wildly Romantic Country House Hotel OVERSEAS 5el in 100 acres of deeply wooded gardens teeming with wild life ARDANAISEIQ HOTEL by Loch Awc-20 miles from Oban * * * * Highly Commended For brochure 8( details please tall O1866 833333 www.a r t iiaisclg- holel. com WALES N.WALES. Two lovely cottages, sleep 8/4, quiet location, own pool. 15 min Pwllheli's excellent marina, beaches, surfing. 01758 721 &59 www cot1.]gesbytht;coast.co uk Fisherman's roltaK*:. West Walo - XMi.iisH.k- lot.uion. slri-ps i- ) Exciik'Di Miliin: wjlknn: .nul dolphin «.m Inn1.; Wix-ksor wci'ki-nil klvTfl III JUALITY COTTAGES — — WALES . mund Wehh Coast. "Qiiulm (',ititt j, ".

highest residential Mtwtiunk.

Pels welcome free.

Super!* ftmslal A cnunir walk',.

Pembrokeshire • Caniiyun Km • HmmtliHiM A , ni;ti- f 1U (01348)837871 NORTH PEMBROKESHIRE COAST Charrmg ndudual cartry cottages nea sea. Steep 2"2 SanOy beactes, anJar cW walks, boatrg, MttvaWmg, gdf nr 01348691616 wwwj)enibrok»shi«ieholidav5.co.uk CHANNEL ISLANDS Bon Port Hotel St Martins Guernsey Tel (01481) 239249 Fax (01481) 23959G 3 Star, 4 Crown. AA RAC Recommended tO"'a discount to RNLI members t29 + VAT PER SCC call Kate Eastman on 01225 465060 NORTHUMBRIA DETACHED STONE COTTAGE ith pnvdte garden in peaceful village ol Clanton. Nr. Alnwirk Ideal foe exploring, [he oric castles d beautiful unspoilt bcactics Of Noilhumbna. NTB ***. Sleeps 4 V/ell equipped throughout. Available all year. Short Meats welcome Tel: O1665 S782OO (day) Tel/Tan: OI66S S7B336 .(«ygj BRITTANY SAIL AND STAY HOLIDAYS Cite & B/B & Skipper Charter in fant.istic .irp.i near Camaret. Beautiful National Park.

beaches, sheltered waters in The Rade De Brest 2 hours from terry For more details and prices - T«l OO33 29817O131 Website -www-britta nyuil.co.uk CARGO SHIP VOYAGES LTD World wide travel as passengers on cargo ships. Tel: 01473 736265 MENORCAN VILLA, overlooking bay with steps to own jetty. Craft available for hire at nearby jetty. Sleeps 10. Large patio and swimming pool For details telephone/fax 01366 328801 Louie, Algarve Private villa, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6.

Pool, garden, maid.

For brochure fax 01534 639640 or vis.it www.tcLheiro.com OVERSEAS PROPERTY - m HOMES UK Spanish Property Specialists l.iiMin lli'ut'li und Murinn Apartiiiriils Lull .mil ( ..until I'ropvrtk'N Ni » and Ki'Milf l u l l Ki rit.il M.in.iLti inuit Service * Tel: OK7» MIK 111H * I ,,s OI.W2 5.MK5.1 • K-miiil: k'iMirehiinicMik iiiil.i-inii GIFTS RNI.I COVKRS i-i.r silo Omciul KM,I KirM l)«j/ I MIIIIMI nii.i .iiit i. NJI, i i,ii I'mvi-s. jxisti-iinls clc , (HUM -it Vicalaltigue |"icc .*? at. ;iii.i-.i-is v ciiiii-. pen 1*1. MOl I H, 1*1.3 4.I J l l iilMiiii OI752 2f.772(.

Time and Tide by Day and by Night TIDEMASTER Tiat mcrtUrtxj bnrt • MUM* KM All MBTTV - 24 no« log nodkig. cnrt-domi OvorvraMr Kcuaey «*n 3 tm mnea Tlrnar - salUDte tram 24 nan lo 1 mn j NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND ENGLAND'S BORDER COUNTRY 3 Tel: OI2H9 33I1.W F»x: 0128* 331438 Suii.iK-tl in Jo .K'ti". nl «i ",ll,iiul 1:1111111,K One mile nonh of hiMoric Berwick-upim- Tweeil and ju-t .'IN) yanK troin ihc Scniii-.li hnidiT Mf.ll Inuring LL'iitri- lor mu«.l ami tallies of Northumbcrlanil and uncicni Border li »ns. Superb bcJrixmis. spaciiHis pjhlic ii'uni, excellent cuisine in AA riiM:llo w.iril tfvl.iiinint inclusive BREAKS £195 p.p.

i Rrrummrndtd I M,l l)' MOST (WTHBK.THOTBl www.tnurvhitlimcadows.cn.uk D I'"' 1] irelle T D Kut Xlinulo wiMiilu'KM.l I'll SSauil hi j Mniur l.ifihnat (W14. ts.im l.lffhn.ll B Standard trnmn Ml' Ml'M / Jim-Hi.'!;!1 ,-nhiincrd vtrvnu f) ' All |Kiic-lillUilr i-.

II I I I'HHM i i K i n KS NOW ACCEPTED WITH CREDIT CARD Kln niliU TMW.u To older hj jxist txae M-IH! .1 i'ik-i|ui.' j'.njhk- in KM. I il-iilirprlxf.1 I. Id ri. ITir Milr-i I . • i"i .

i - i , . « . 1 !,,i . Mllburn Kmul. Kournvnmiilli Kill -I Vll.l. I'U.i.,- tilhiu iXilm. l.ucli'lli. r .

Vim, iWrfll.

ntmii l*h»nr BRTHOAV DUCT Give someone an original newspaper, dated the very day they were born - C19 plus free 188Cft Tines or 1830* Makshro Gazette! I 01492 - 531 1 95 9am - 9pm overydoyt ACCESSORIES SOLAR HOT WATER (Thetmomax 6 FILSOL).

DIV kits or installed. Prices from only £987 00 Also solar garden pumps, lights 6 electricity generation equipment from solar or wind also available. 01239 89I2TI or www.solafenergywates.CQ.uk TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN ADVERTISE ON THESE PAGES call Kate Eastman on 01225465060 Madison Bell Ltd WEATHER MONITORING WEATHER MONITORING M R&D Instromef Ltd ( . A. leading Mrtmralngicat Instrument Manufacturer BEAUTIFULLY STYLED INSTRUMENTS IN SOLID HARIIWIXID CABINETS Panune lets available (depending on mo*.).. *«* m fall for colour brockurt WIND SPEED & DIRECTION ••••• ••••••••••iB TK.MPKRATl'RE MlN - MAX BAROMETER .

RAINFALL 'f't-t SI H1NK HOL'RS Oto" * Ml MIIHTY ( HMKITER DATA LOGGER AUTO WEB UPLOAD uui, m«in.iill upload your wMhor dm to your web site) RECEIVE SPOKEN WEATHER DATA BY PHOM * SEND WEATHER DATA BY SMS TO MOBILE PHONES R&D Instrom?/ Ltd Tel. (01843) 866662 Fax. (01843) 866663 Br«is«"0K inrno3LB www.weathermonitoring.com WEATHER INFORMATION IN YOUR HAND Altitude Pressure Wind Speed Wind Chill Temperature Humidity Dew Point Heat Index Time & Date Buy on-line Up to 250 measurements Replaceable Impeller Graph & recall trends Large backlit LCD Easy to use Accurate 4 Models ouy UII-IIMI? i vwvw.r-p-r.co.uk nclurd ptui rundl ltd Ifl 01590 679755 I»».M8577 •mill Hlngr-if-r co.uk Barometers & Barographs New items & restoration by experienced craftsmen Russell Scientific Instruments Ltd.

Rash's Green. Dereham.

Norfolk NRI9 IJG Tel: (01 362) 693481 [email protected] www, russell-scientific.co.uk FIND OUT HOW TO REACH 54O.OOO+ readers call Kate Eastman on 01225 465 060 WEATHER INSTRUMENTS BaninietiTs. ti.irnjir.iph-. rainjiauges. I'rusi prcdicliirs. hygnwnclcr. and ihcnixmx'U.Ts.

A|MI an inexpensive range of rcmiHL- sonstiif bBlnnnMS I»T wind. r.iin ;IIK| ti'inixT.iiiiri1.

Colciur hnn-'hiift- und prites fnnii: Mel-t'heck.

IX'pL i , i . l . It) lh)x 2X4. lil.l.lil.v Milim, KeviHis.MKI7nQI .1Vlepliom-(112% 712354 (2-1 hmipi). VclisiH': www.nwl-check.co.ukOPTICAL ACCESSORIES & SERVICES HEALTH Monk Optics Marine Binocular Specialists Keeping a Watchful Eye This exciting new 25 x 100 observation binocular combines top class optical performance, stylish design and exceptional value at £1.450 Originally designed for military use.

these long range observation binoculars are an ideal choice for both professional and private use.

Visit us or send for details of our full range of general and marine binoculars and repair service.

The Old School Broctaven, Chepstow. NP167NW Tel: 1012911689858 Fax: [012911689834 Ema*: sales"'montophcs co uk Wsb: www.monfcopncs.co. i* BACK PAIN RELIEF Is your back crying out for Posture Curve? Designed by a doctor, it's lightweight, unobtrusive, portable and maintains the natural curve of the spine.

Try Posture Curve for 2 weeks wherever you sit, and feel the relief... if not, we'll refund your money.

No salesman will call.

FREE COLOUR BROCHURE FROM: POSTURE PRODUCTS LTD, P.O. BOX 31, EXMOUTH, DEVON EX8 2YT FREEPHONE: 0800 328 9673 BINOCULARS & TELESCOPES General purpose S nautical binoculars, spotting scopes, astronomical telescopes, night vision equipment, microscopes, magnifiers, spotlights, tripods & accessories.

National mail order service.

For your free brochure contact: FORESIGHT OPTICAL 13 New Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9PN Tel (01295) 264365 SERVICES LIFEBOAT MODELS Built to commission.

Good standards, moderate charges, professional service.

Jiton Duvk's. Sur Qxtige. Forest Kiwi.

Bream. Gloucestershire. GL15 6LX (H5'H 564627 jdavies27K(i*aul.com SERVICES THE SPECIALISTS IN ALL FORMS OF SEA BURIAL THE BRITANNIA SHIPPING COMPANY FOR BURIAL AT SEA • LIMITED Km,mm.i II.M.,' - I ! : ; • H.l Sawmills H,i«k, 1 1 . n l Kuud Colalon Raleigh • Sidmouth Devon EX1DOHP.

k-k-phone 013 tf) 568653 or Fax (01.195, 567511 - 24 hours RAISE MONEY BY DONATING UNWANTED SHARES If you have any unwanted UK listed company share certificates, we would like to hear from you.

We can sell the shares through our Broker, Charles Stanley & Co Ltd, at preferential rates, so please help us today and get in touch.

Send your certificates together with your current address to: RNLI Share Scheme, RNLI Headquarters ( Attn: Tizzy Perkins), West Quay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ or call 01202 663295 for more information Ragmarad Charily No. 209603 II you have any doubt aa to the likely value of the shares you ate financial advisor or Charles Stanley & Co Ltd. Invesime donating. Then first contact yoti ov it Advertisement issued by CHARLES STANLEY Members of the London Stock Eichanfln Regulated by FSA.

13 & 14 Oxford Slreat. Southampton SOU 3OJ SAILING KfA SOGETTHEBEST ......

LEARN RYA THEORY BY E-MAIL Anywhere in the world Day Skipper Yachtmaster Yachtmaster Ocean VHF Radio (SRC) OCEAN TRAINING The specialists in world wide distance learning Telephone/Fax +44(0)1451 Email: [email protected] Web: wvwv.oceantraining.com MERSEYSIDE HOYLAKE SAILING SCHOOL 5 DAYS AND 3 WEEKEND THEORY COURSES Day skipper . - . Coastal Skipper f J NFSS Yacntmaster Offshore „„..„•;„, Yachtmaster Ocean ONE DAY COURSES Diesel Engine Ff fl First Aid VHF/SRC Radar Basic Boat Maintenance Courses Practical Power and Sail by arrangement 43A MARKET STREET, HOYLAKE, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE CH47 2BG website: www.sailorsworld.co.uk Books & charts by mail order 0151 632 4664 Next available issue: Summer 2002 Publication Date -July 2002 Booking Deadline -17 May 2002 Book early to avoid disappointment £29 +VAT per single column centimetre spot colour +10% full colour +40% Call Kate Eastman on 01225 465 060 for further information Madison Bell Ltd Beau Nash House, 19 Union Passage Bath.BAIIRD [email protected] TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN REACH 54O,OOO+ readers call Kate Eastman on 01225 465 060Madison Bell Ltd.