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.
The Coracle Society provided excellent demonstrations on how to build (and sail) a Coracle. Many thanks to the Dunbar Community Woodland Group who supplied the ash from a tree in their wood, Dunbar Craft Centre & Community Shed who helped process it, to Tyninghame Sawmill, who came to the rescue to cut the 72 ash lathes just in time for the event, and to Dave and team Coracle Society for the demonstrations and build. All coordinated by the wonderful Kenny Maule.
“Your weekend was the first time I have been back to the Borders (I think he means north of England...) for several years now, I do hope that you can keep your Festival going, and that you will invite us back again? Many thanks to you and all your colleagues for making us feel so welcome, we all had a most enjoyable time with you, I do hope that our paths will cross again.
From my conversations with Bob, Hamish and David I would guess that there is a strong possibility that a Coracle club and/or Green woodworkers club for Dunbar would be very viable, I am sure that your youths in town would love that, if you think that I can help you in any way with a project like that please do not hesitate to contact me, I would be very pleased to be involved.” Dave, The Coracle Society.
Unique "Dunbar Coracle", complete with paddle. Made with tender loving care at our Tide & Time: Festival of the Sea. Winner of the auction: top bid was £400
The money raised will go to the Community Woodland Group who supplied the ash from a tree in the woods and the Craft Centre & Community Shed who helped process it.
With thanks also to Tyninghame Sawmill, who cut the ash laths. Called upon at the last minute, on a public holiday, but went swiftly to work for our community event. What a crew!
The final build was completed by Dave Purvis, Ian and Graham.
May God bless her and all who sail in her……
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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