Tom Jones Boatyard

08/09/2025

We are very sad to announce the passing of Tom Jones.
The founder of our yard.
May he enjoy his time in the great boatyard in the sky.

20/08/2025

The second team set off from Kris Cruisers this morning and are heading towards Penton Hook Marina.

Thank you for all of your support, we have just reached over £500 towards one Swan Lifeline 🙏🏼

https://gofund.me/c9691cde

19/08/2025

And they're off!! 🦢

The first leg today will be from Bray Marina to Kris Cruisers in Datchet. Support our team and Swan Lifeline here 👉https://www.gofundme.com/f/swan-lifeline/cl/s

13/08/2025

It’s all about the swans

Just one week to go! 😱

The staff have been busy stretching those legs with extra laps around the marina. Any donations are greatly appreciated 🙏🏼

Marina Staff Pedalo for Swan Lifeline

On 19th–20th August, staff from Bray and Windsor Marinas will take on a unique challenge: pedaloing along the Thames from Bray Marina to Penton Hook Marina to raise money for Swan Lifeline, a charity that rescues and cares for injured and sick swans.

The 25-mile journey will take two days and aims to raise awareness and vital funds for the Eton-based charity, which helps hundreds of swans each year.

“We see swans every day and know how important Swan Lifeline’s work is,” said a team member. “This is our way of supporting them.”

https://gofund.me/c09751a5

04/08/2025

Boatyard update May, June and July
Can you tell the season has been busy for us?

16/06/2025

Well done to all the crews who participated in the Thames Barge Race and well done to all the organisers who set it up so it run smoothly.

09/05/2025

Boatyard update March and April:

10/04/2025

Congratulations to John at Windsor Marine for organising a spectacular day.
It has made a real difference to our reaches and was a great way to show the public our dedication to our river.
A big hand to all the superstars who took part 👏👏🌟

25/03/2025

Charlie having a such a hard time in the sun.

13/03/2025

Honoured to be in the latest issue of WaterCraft with a amazing peace by no other Colin Henwood

What makes a proper boatyard?

Wooden boatbuilder Colin Henwood explains all, as he visits the Bil family’s Tom Jones Boatyard on the River Thames near Windsor for our March/April issue of WaterCraft.

W170 is out now. For stockists and subscriptions: www.watercraft-magazine.com

Photograph: Dilly Bil

06/03/2025

Boatyard update for February:

05/02/2025

Boatyard update for January: