Thames Traditional Boat Society

Thames Traditional Boat Society Encouraging the use of traditional un powered boats by organising rallies, cruises and social events.

The Thames Traditional Boat Society exists to promote the use and enjoyment of traditional, unpowered, Thames boats. It does this by:

Encouraging the use of traditional boats by organising rallies, cruises and social events. Encouraging the restoration and maintenance of existing craft, and building new ones. Providing spokesmen to represent the interests of traditional boat owners to relevant a

uthorities. Encouraging young people and newcomers to improve their standard of watermanship. Maintaining historical records for the benefit of members and future generations. The Society was founded in 1980 to promote the continued use and conservation of traditional, non-powered craft, mainly Skiffs, Dinghies, Punts and Canoes. During the summer months, weekend and longer cruises are organized and rallies, regattas and festivals on waterways in the UK and abroad are attended. During the winter months social events with a boating theme are arranged. Whilst the Society's interests centre around the traditional hand-built timber craft so popular in Victorian and Edwardian times, all unpowered boating is encouraged, members with other types of boat are most welcome and you do not have to own a boat to join the Society.

Sunday Canoe Outing On Sunday 16th August,We will assemble at 11:30am at the Jubilee River Riverside Centre.
10/08/2026

Sunday Canoe Outing
On Sunday 16th August,

We will assemble at 11:30am at the Jubilee River Riverside Centre.

Sunday, 2nd August, Port Fonty Open Day and Barbecue at Caversham Lakes Arrival 10.00 for boating and 12.30 for BBQ.Sche...
26/07/2026

Sunday, 2nd August, Port Fonty Open Day and Barbecue at Caversham Lakes

Arrival 10.00 for boating and 12.30 for BBQ.

Schedule - Boating then enjoy the barbecue and maybe go out on the river in the afternoon. Or maybe just sit around and chat!

If you have friends who might be interested in the Society they are very welcome.

Bring your own drink, perhaps some salad accompaniments to share and some cash as we make a small charge to cover the cost of the food.

Wednesday evening outing from Port Fonty.
25/06/2026

Wednesday evening outing from Port Fonty.

Asham, Temple boating day Sunday 21st June Thanks to all the members that attended and Nick and Lynne for their hospital...
25/06/2026

Asham, Temple boating day
Sunday 21st June
Thanks to all the members that attended and Nick and Lynne for their hospitality and Iain for helping beforehand.

Henley Royal Regatta Saturday 4th July We plan to depart Port Fonty ~ 09:30 and row the 10 miles to Henley, arriving ~ 1...
25/06/2026

Henley Royal Regatta

Saturday 4th July

We plan to depart Port Fonty ~ 09:30 and row the 10 miles to Henley,
arriving ~ 12:30 - 13:00
We will moor on the booms by the finish line and enjoy the closest possible view of the finish while enjoying an onboard picnic.

Row back in the afternoon.

Please reply to the [email protected]

21/05/2026

The Boating Season calendar

May

23rd to 25th Spring Cruise
Goring Gap Baot Club

June

PortFony Day Saturday 6th June.

Temple Boating Day Sunday 21st June.

July

Henley royal regatta Saturday 4th July

August
Port Fonty BBQ Sunday 2nd August

September

Broads Cruise Sunday 5th to Saturday 11th.
Great river race Saturday 12th September.

TTBS Spring Lunch Saturday 21st March 2026Please book your place. £37.40 per person.At the Shoulder of Mutton in Playhat...
21/02/2026

TTBS Spring Lunch Saturday 21st March 2026
Please book your place. £37.40 per person.
At the Shoulder of Mutton in Playhatch RG4 9QU at 1 o'clock

The pub is close to Port Fonty.

21/01/2026

Time for Winter Walks

on

Sunday 1 st February 2026. Led by Iain.
A 3-mile circular walk, through Crowsley Park, starting and finishing at the Bottle and
Glass Inn, just outside Henley on Thames in Binfield Heath.

and

Sunday. 1st March walk, to be led by Tanya.

It will be a circular walk starting and finishing at The Horns pub, Crazies Hill, Reading. The walk takes approximately 1.5 hours up through the woods and hills.

Please contact us if you are attending.

Address

The Society For Unpowered Boating
Reading

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