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.

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.

The new glossy edition is out now.Scull, pole and paddle is our Society magazine. If you become a member you get this ma...
02/11/2025

The new glossy edition is out now.
Scull, pole and paddle is our Society magazine.
If you become a member you get this magazine free.

22/10/2025

2nd Winter Walk
7th December Sunday.
River Wey and Navigation

22/10/2025

Annual Lunch on Saturday 1st November will be held a Leander Club Henley on River Thames Society. Don't forget to book

22/10/2025

1st Winter Walk

Around Oxford on Sunday 9th November

We will start at 11.15 at Redbridge Park and Ride. OX1 4XG

19/03/2025

Dates

*Port Fonty Day Sunday 30th March Spring clean up
* Port Fonty evening Rowing Wednesday 2nd April
* Port Fonty Day Sunday 6th April Picnic and boats
*SPRING LUNCH Sunday 27th April Maidenhead Rowing Club
* Sunday 4th May Port Fonty Day Picnic and boats

17/03/2025

Open Kanu Festival Netherlands

Preparations have started! 🚣

Yes! We've started again with the preparations for the Open Canoe Festival 2025! 🎉 On 12, 13 & 14 September we will be canoeing in the beautiful National Park Weerribben-Wieden, the canoeing paradise of the Netherlands.

A weekend filled with canoeing adventures, inspiring workshops, engaging lectures and relaxing campfire moments. Whether you are coming to gain new skills, share experiences, or simply enjoy nature and the water—this festival is the place to come together. 🌿🌊

We can't wait to welcome you back! Stay tuned for updates and put it in your calendar. 🗓️

Photo by René Kriek

14/03/2025

TTBS 42nd AGM
At Wargave St. Mary's church centre
Station Road.
At 14.30 Saturday 15th March 2025

03/03/2025

Dates
*AGM 25th March 14.30 Wargrave Church Hall.
*Port Fonty Day Sunday 30th March Spring clean up
* Port Fonty evening Rowing Wednesday 2nd April
* Port Fonty Day Sunday 6th April Picnic and boats
*SPRING LUNCH Sunday 27th April Maidenhead Rowing Club
* Sunday 4th May Port Fonty Day Picnic and boats

1983
03/03/2025

1983

BBC report on Punting including Penny Chuter in single and double puntsBroadcast in 1983Video from Penny Chuter's personal collection Shortly before she die...

A sunny day for our last winter walk for the winter of 24/25Thank you to the organiser and those who participated.TTBS W...
31/01/2025

A sunny day for our last winter walk for the winter of 24/25
Thank you to the organiser and those who participated.

TTBS Winter Walk around Farnham
Sunday 2nd March 2025

The Walk: We pass through farmland, some woodland, mostly along wide comfortable paths with occasional slopes, with some excellent views across the town and hills.

Thanks for the photo by Robin

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The Society For Unpowered Boating
Reading

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