This delightful gathering of traditional boats from the Thames and much farther afield has been going for 35 years, showcasing fine boats including river launches powered by steam, petrol, diesel and electric, from slipper launches and beaver and bustle sterned launches to Dunkirk Little Ships. There are also skiffs, punts, canoes, sailboats, workboats, gondolas and many other boats plus classic cars and cycles. It takes place on the Thames at Henley, usually the third weekend in July.