Thank you! We reached the target, and more, so the page will close on Saturday 18th June. After that, I'll distribute the funds to St. Peter Port RNLI and the Sandown & Shanklin Independent Lifeboat - please check out The Dave Howlett 50 Celebration Facebook page for details. Covers will still be available, so please message me after the 18th. Before then, you can still give via JustGiving, and message me with your order. Thank you again for helping to save lives at sea, and for supporting Dave Howlett's wonderful legacy.

You've done it! But before the ripples of Dave's oarsome 1972 adventure disperse (and don't forget he did it all again, but in reverse, in 1973) into this golden sunset, there's still time to purchase a limited edition (100 in total) 'carried cover', a piece of maritime philatelic history fresh from lovely Guernsey. £6 including P&P. Or how about a "Castle to Castle" cover, one of only 24, at the same fundraising price?

Journey's end, delightfully received by ILB crew, and philatelically yours. Message me for purchases please.