We provide a very lively social calendar both on and off the water, and a friendly environment for all, from the interested to the enthusiast and from individuals to families.  Our club burgee, boaters, sweatshirts and badges are distinctive and a familiar sight on the river Thames. We also have one of the lowest annual subscriptions of any boating club. If you have a real interest in traditional boats, or just like being around them, you will find a welcome with the TVBC. Speak to any of our members flying the TVBC burgee (buff and brown with our logo), and they will be pleased to meet and inform you.  

The "Boater" Magazine

Our magazine "The Boater" , mailed free to members four times yearly, keeps us all in touch and is much admired, with club news, technical and historic articles, colour photos and much more  Every member of the club is encouraged to contribute articles or other content for "The Boater", so bearing in mind the wealth of talent and experience in both boat building and restoration, and also cruising both rivers and seas that exists within the membership, "The Boater" magazine is a very good read. A selection of articles is on this site for you to enjoy - click here to view.

The Thames Traditional Boat Rally

Each year in mid July, large numbers of our boats gather at the  Thames Traditional Boat Rally for a magnificent club display in the sail-pasts. Those interested in the club should visit our stand near the Registration tent, and relax whilst learning more about us, and view the large photographic display of our activities and our members' craft. If you wish, you can apply for membership there and then.   We also have a large presence at the Beale Park Boat Show held at Pangborne each May, and you can visit us there at our display stand.