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.
Any member who is participating in an event with coracles, currachs or related craft is welcome to make use of our Public Liability Insurance cover. The qualifying criteria you must meet in order to use our insurance cover includes:
We ask you for a contribution of £25 per event (we suggest you claim this from the event organiser as part of your fee) - this is to assist us with the cost involved in administering the insurance policy. You will need to provide us with some details of the event, so we can notify the insurer in the unlikely event of a claim.
If you wish to make use of the insurance policy, please contact the Secretary. Please note it may take a couple of weeks to process your application, so you are advised to get in touch well in advance of your event. The Society or its insurer reserves the right to decline a member's application to use our insurance cover.
If you are planning your own event such as a coracle build or regatta, or are participating in another event, you may be asked for documentation such as a risk assessment and a safeguarding policy. We have produced example documents which you can download below and edit to suit the event you are involved with. You can use these documents even if you are not supporting the Society at your event - please remove references to the Society in these circumstances
If an event organiser asks you for a DBS certificate/check, for example if you will be working with children or vulnerable persons, you should ask them first if they can provide one for you. There is no charge for DBS checks issued to volunteers, to either yourself or the organisation providing the check. Third party organisations providing checks may, however, charge a small administration fee for their services.
If the event organiser is not able not willing to provide a DBS check, contact your local council as they may be able to provide you with details of organisations that can assist with this. The Society is unable to arrange DBS checks.
DBS checks have no expiry date and are not restricted to a particular authority or organisation. However it is down to the event host whether they will accept a previously issued DBS certificate
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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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