Friends of Andrew Bridge, the 21-year-old skipper of the lost yacht Cheeki Rafiki, set sail in his memory in August to raise money for the RNLI.

The trio took part in the Sevenstar Round Britain and Ireland Race. Despite Andrew’s death they were determined to carry on in tribute to him and the other men who lost their lives: Paul Goslin, Steve Warren and James Male.

All were lost sailing the Atlantic Ocean in May. Their capsized vessel was found with its liferaft still on board. As Lifeboat went to press, donations to their fundraising page were over £27,000.

An RNLI Forever by the Sea tribute fund has also been set up by the families of other members of the Cheeki Rafiki crew.