Now the Hampton Magna man's name will live on far beyond the landlocked county where he lived.

The 64-year-old has donated a lifeboat to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution to help others enjoy the hobby he loved in safety.

The D-class dinghy has been named after the former Rangemaster engineer, who enjoyed sailing on the River Avon in Warwick and at Draycote Water.

Mr Young is now being cared for at a nursing home in Kineton, but joined his sisters Mary Catt and Betty Connelly at a handing over ceremony and dedication service at All Saints church in Harbury on Wednesday.

Mrs Catt said: "When David was staying with us he was worrying that he had not done enough for others in his life.

"David has been a keen supporter of the RNLI for many years, admiring the way lifeboat crews risked their lives to save others.

"So I am very pleased that he has provided the RNLI with a lifeboat. This will ensure that the institution can continue saving lives at sea."

RNLI Staff Officer Operations Chris Price received the boat on behalf of the charity.

He explained the new lifeboat is faster and more advanced than previous models and will allow crews to respond more quickly to those in distress.

It will be sent all over the country as a relief craft.

He said: "We are indebted to Mr Young for his incredible donation."