AN EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED.
The 27th Thames Traditional Boat Rally at Henley-on-Thames, England

Of great interest to those building and restoring boats - many stands of
chandlery, brassware, fixings, cordage, clothes, books & manuals, and stuff
too numerous to mention. Plus professional boat builders.

The Rally takes place this year on 16th to 17th of July (Saturday and
Sunday) 2005 beside the River Thames at Fawley Meadows, Henley-on-Thames,
England. Maps are on the web site.

It is a glorious weekend of traditional boats and boating, and a massive
festival involving every conceivable type of vintage, classic and
traditional boat, of all shapes and sizes, plus vintage cars and bicycles.
Everyone is welcome - this is a spectator event as much as it is a
participant event for the boat owners. Thousands come every year to enjoy
it. The setting is perfect - Fawley Meadows on the banks of the River Thames
by the historic town of Henley-on-Thames. Come for Saturday, Sunday or both.
Bring a picnic! (We have ordered perfect weather!). We welcome overseas
visitors. Full data is on our Web site. www.tradboatrally.com

There is a huge 2-day boat jumble, a Craft Fair, chandlery, bankside
displays, boatbuilders' stands, Trad Jazz band, many food stands, Beer Tent
with a saturday night dance with live band, many amusements for the kids,
and much more. There are rides on the steamer "Windsor Belle", vintage and
classic car and vintage bicycle displays. There is a beautiful illuminated
parade on the river on Saturday night.

Come for a fantastic day out, or come for the whole weekend (excellent
camping facilities!). Bring a picnic or buy food at the Rally.

Many of the famous Dunkirk Little Ships will be there, and will perform a
sail-past on each day.

Visit the Rally's website at www.tradboatrally.com for full information.

On our Web site (www.tradboatrally.com) you will find many excellent PHOTO
GALLERIES of previous year's Rallies, so that you can see what it is all
about. Many Photo Galleries have been added since last year - this is one of
the largest photo collections on the Web.
Drop me an email if you want more info.

Mike Phillips (Rally Webmaster and Photographer)
East Grinstead, England
www.tradboatrally.com
(my email is on the site)