The Magazine of the 
Thames Vintage Boat Club
Published three times per year  

TVBC Club Members receive the magazine by post as part of their membership and also
have access to all back-issues online from the TVBC admin Web Site.

Download a recent issue in full, in PDF format HERE

A selection of articles from past editions

• Silvers Boats - Ed White writes about the history of Silvers Boatbuilders of Rosneath
• 2025 Dunkirk Return - Heather Dennett reflects on her role in the 85th anniversary return.
• Andrews of Bourne End - President John Llewellyn writes about the famous Andrews yard
• Lockheed - Featured boat - Michael O'Brian writes about the restoration of Lockheed, a 1937 30ft boat by Boats & Cars of Kingston
• The Blissful East Coast - Andrew Scott, family, dog and their 31ft Scottish motor cruiser 'Thelmarie' decided to go adventuring up the East Coast.
• Restoring a Dunkirk Little Ship - An interview with John Richards about his recent ambitious restoration of "Naiad Errant".
• Restoring  the Medway Queen - The restoration of an historic paddle steamer
• Fitting Out  -  How to prepare your boat for the new season (many hints and tips)
• 100 Years of Going With the Current  -  Edward Hawthorne, Vice-President of the Electric Boat Association, outlines the history of electric propulsion on the Thames and describes present trends
• A Vintage Sea Voyage   - Grant and Peter's exciting voyage to the Festival of the Sea at Portmouth
• The Life of a Riverman - Robin Newlands reminisces about a life spent with boats and the water
• A Christmas Yarn  -  Fiction - a Xmas story with an interesting Dickensian flavour

NOTE: We are also always on the lookout for people who would like to advertise in the magazine, or contribute articles, and they should contact the "Boater" Editor, Jane Percival, email:  janepercival@icloud.com

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