Bures Coracle Regatta
Our event is all about meeting up with like minded people and paddling around a bit. Everyone is welcome to join us from beginners to experts. We are all about getting people on the water and enjoying these historic craft.
Place the seat on the work surface, seat posts facing up. Using a couple nails, affix a pair of laths to the side of the seat, at the front half (the front is the side without the taper cut out of the seat). They should align with the top of the seat and the seat's centre line. Bend the laths together around the front of the seat to the other side. The measurement from the front centre edge of the seat to the gunwale at the front of the boat should be around 26in (65cm).
When you have the curve right, use a clamp to temporary affix the front gunwale to the other side of the seat. Go round the gunwale, nailing (or stapling) through with 25mm nails from the outside of the boat, clenching them over on the inside of the gunwale. When at the other side of the boat, trim the excess laths at the seat's centre line and using a couple of nails, affix the gunwale to the seat. Repeat this process for the rear gunwale. The measurement should again be taken from the front centre edge of the seat
24 July 2024
If you've been following our news, you will know that a new project has started this year with the aim of preserving the craft of coracles and coraclemaking, rated as endangered on the Heritage Crafts Association's Red List, for future generations to enjoy.
24 July 2024
We're looking for volunteers to help with the Five Miles From Home challenge. This may be familiar to you if you read the item in the 2023 Journal from member Gary Fruland, who took part in this international event last summer.
24 July 2024
The Society is sad to share the news of the passing of former committee member, Brian Pearce, aged 92.
24 July 2024
Ironbridge style coracle for sale. Well used but in good condition and watertight. Originally built in 1996, has been re-covered many times. Can be put straight on to the water as is, but may benefit from some light repair/restoration. Offers in region of £200 considered, buyer collects from Cheshire
Please contact Euan Raffel for further information
Our event is all about meeting up with like minded people and paddling around a bit. Everyone is welcome to join us from beginners to experts. We are all about getting people on the water and enjoying these historic craft.
The Carmarthen River Festival is back on Saturday 17th August from 3pm. (Rescheduled from July due to river conditions)
There'll be the ever popular Raft Race, Coracle Races, Rowing Race, Duck Race and FREE Canoe, Kayak & Coracle Taster Sessions.
River demonstrations with plenty of dryside entertainment, cookery demos, FREE funfair rides, children's coracle pool, climbing wall and plenty of stalls selling food, refreshments and ice cream.
Annual coracle regatta and races, plus raft race. Licensed bar and BBQ. Part of Cilgerran Festive Week
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