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.
Remove the boat from the workbench by removing the bracing. Turn the boat over and check there are no nail ends or other sharp projections that may puncture the covering
Lay the calico on the workbench and place the boat, right side up, approximately centred on top of it. Bring the calico up to the gunwale at either side of the seat to check the excess calico is roughly equal, moving the frame if necessary. Repeat with the front and rear of the boatStarting at the seat, bring the calico tight over the gunwale and affix with staples or tacks. Do a short section either side of the seat before repeating on the other side of the boat. Repeat at the front and rear of the boat, leaving the four 'corners' loose. Work round each of the corners, bringing the material tight. Before tacking to the gunwale, tidy up the excess material into pleats - it is usual to have two or three pleats per corner. Once tidy, finish tacking the calico to the gunwale and trim any excess that lies below the bottom edge of the gunwale inside the boat
Top tip - keep all offcuts of calico, as these can be used to patch any punctures that you may encounter in the life of the skin. More information on making repairs is on the last page of this guide
(Optional, but recommended: stitch the pleats closed, working from the gunwale down the outside of the skin. A curved sewing needle and strong thread will make this task easier)
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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