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.
This is a summary of some of the benefits members are eligible to
Members are able to purchase quality, branded apparel at very reasonable prices, to wear and show your support at events.
For more information, please click the Clothing link in the menu
The Society has in place Public Liability Insurance through our partner, The Inland Waterways Association. Members are permitted - and encouraged - to make use of this insurance policy for any coracle-related event they are planning or participating in, as long as they are representing the Society.
Also available is a generic risk assessment and safeguarding policy document for you to edit and use for your events should you need these, along with some information about Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly Criminal Records Bureau or CRB) checks
For more information, please click the Insurance & event support documents link in the menu (requires log in to access)
Members have access to the back catalogue of all Journals published since the Society's formation in 1990, available to view, download or print. Perfect for those researching coracles, members who have lost copies of Journals and members who have joined recently and wish to find out more about the Society's history.
For more information, please click the Journals link in the menu (requires log in to access)
The Society has banners available for members to borrow free of charge, to promote their event and help raise awareness of the Society and its activities. For more information please click the Publicity materials link in the menu (requires log in to access)
We have recently produced a flyer about the Society and the work we and our members do, for members to print and distribute at their events. For more information and to download the flyer please click the Publicity materials link in the menu (requires log in to access)
Members are allowed to post messages on our noticeboard, have their details listed in our coraclemaker directory and where they run courses, have these listed on our website and in our newsletters. Once logged in, members can:
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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