b'The Thames Traditional Boat RallySummer on the river continues with the Thames Traditional Boat Rallyover 200 traditional boats and their enthusiastic and knowledgeable owners gather in Fawley Meadows, just downstream from Henley, for a wonderful weekend of boating. Started in 1978, the Rally encourages owners of traditional craft to cherish and restore their boats to all their former glory. Boats of all shapes and sizes from the Thames and much further afield, including Europe and the USA, come together to attend each year:slipper stern launches, gentlemens day launches, steam launches, river steamers, sailing craft, vintage speedboats, skiffs, rowing boats, punts, unpowered and electric canoes, right through to vintage sea-going cruisers and many of the famous Dunkirk Little Ships.Enthusiastic boat owners enter into the spirit of things by dressing up to match the vintage of their boat, and this fosters a party atmosphere that adds to the colour and uniqueness of this very special event.25'