Events and Courses

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Coracle Making at Assington Mill

Date: 
Friday 17 May 2013 (All day) to Saturday 18 May 2013 (All day)

We shall be making a coracle (for you to take home) based on traditional Welsh styles, with the Ironbridge and Wye and Usk style having most influence on tutor Alistair Phillips's design. Suitable for one or two paddlers, it is very portable, and great fun. It will fit in most cars, but it is strongly advisable to measure the interior of your car before starting to make your coracle, or bring a roof-rack.

Coracle Building Course at Higham Hall

Submitted by Overwater Boats on Sun, 09/12/2012 - 20:29
Dates: 
Friday 24 May 2013 - 18:30 to Sunday 26 May 2013 - 16:30

Higham Hall is a new venue for this course, run by Mark Aplin of Overwater Boats. Higham Hall is a lovely venue near Bassenthwaite Lake. Build your own coracle to take home with you at the end of the course. The course runs from Friday evening till Sunday afternoon when there will be the opportunity to go for a paddle on Bassenthwaite Lake.

Coracle Building "Quirky Workshop" at the Greystoke Cycle Cafe

Submitted by Overwater Boats on Sat, 29/12/2012 - 17:40
Dates: 
Wednesday 03 July 2013 - 09:00 to 18:00

1 day coracle building workshop, a fun and fast paced day building coracles in teams of 3 or 4. With the chance to take home a completed coracle at the end of the course, or a kit of parts to make your own. Cost £85 for adults and £45 for 12-18 year olds accompanying an adult, including Annie's lovely lunch! We will be aiming to finish the day with the chance for a paddle! Instructor for the day will be Mark Aplin of Overwater Boats.

Coracle Building "Quirky Workshop" at the Greystoke Cycle Cafe

Submitted by Overwater Boats on Sat, 29/12/2012 - 17:38
Dates: 
Saturday 10 August 2013 - 09:00 to 18:00

1 day coracle building workshop, a fun and fast paced day building coracles in teams of 3 or 4. With the chance to take home a completed coracle at the end of the course, or a kit of parts to make your own. Cost £85 for adults and £45 for 12-18 year olds accompanying an adult, including Annie's lovely lunch! We will be aiming to finish the day with the chance for a paddle! Instructor for the day will be Mark Aplin of Overwater Boats.

Paddle Making Course at Overwater Boats

Submitted by Overwater Boats on Sun, 09/12/2012 - 20:42
Dates: 
Saturday 24 August 2013 - 09:00 to Sunday 25 August 2013 - 17:30

Make your own beautiful single bladed paddle, or a Greenland Style sea kayak paddle, either laminated or from a one piece timber blank. Lots of designs to choose from including several ideally suited to coracle paddling. Cost £175 for a canoe paddle, or £185 for a Greenland style paddle, including instruction and materials.