In this issue News 2 All the latest from and about the Lifeboats Letters 8 Sailing on through stormy seas 10 Highlights from the Chairman's latest ACM speech Lifeboats in action 14 Includes a Silver Medal-winning service Meet the fleet 22 Do you know your B class from your D class? If not, see our guide to the current rescue fleet Lifeguards uncovered 26 The Lifeboat talks to the people who help keep your beaches safe Blooming marvellous 30 What do lifeboats and the greatest flower show on earth have in common? Fundraising 34 Includes face-to-face recruitment, the Lifeboats 200 appeal and the Flora London Marathon Listings Central pull-out section Any products of services advertised in the Lifeboat by third parties are not in any way endorsed by the not be responsible for the accuracy of any information contained in such advertisements nor has it the information.

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