The presentation line-up at Bowmore village hall.
A SEVERE storm off Islay which nearly cost a sailor his life was relived when the coxswain and Islay lifeboat crew were recognised by the RNLI chairman.
Coxswain David MacLellan, 46, was awarded the RNLI Bronze Medal for Gallantry – one of the charity’s highest accolades – for his display of great skill and seamanship in an extremely arduous service, lasting 18 hours on February 16 last year.