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Society member Martin Baines is organising a coracle demonstration as part of Leominster Heritage Open Days on Friday 9th September.
He is looking from support from members in any way you can offer, but in particular traditionally made craft (hide or otherwise) to showcase at the event.
If you are able to help, please contact Martin directly - [email protected]
Back in May 2013 we saw Coracle Society member, Karl Chattington, on the river Taff near Sophia Gardens retrieving cricket balls from the nearby SWALEC stadium. He had been used as a publicity stunt for the forthcoming Champions Trophy fixtures which featured the mighty West Indian Chris Gayle - a renowned hitter of sixes!
Fel y gwydd rhai ohonoch, ym mis Mai 2013 defnyddiwyd Karl Chattington gan Glwb Criced Morgannwg fel atynfa i ddenu rhagor o gefnogwyr i wylio chwaraewyr megis Chris Gayle, o India’r Gorllewin, yn nghystadleuaeth gemau Tlws Pencampwyr a oedd ar fin dechrau. Roedd Gayle yn adnabyddus o fwrw’r bel o’r maes i’r afon a gwelwyd karl yn maesu yn yr afon!
Members of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust were invited to attend the Ironbridge World War Two event that took place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend in Regatta Field and Dale End Park.
There was an excellent turn out in the fine weather and lots of interest from visitors and re-enactors alike. We were able to promote the August Bank Holiday regatta to those who wanted to try out a coracle.
The Coracle Society has been invited to exhibit at this year's BBC Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace, Thursday 4th - Sunday 7th August 2016. We are planning demonstrations of coracle making and paddling, and 'have a go' sessions for visitors. We will have a stand exhibiting coracles and the Society and invite attendees to come along and say hello.
We have received these photos of an Ironbridge style coracle made from an HDPE pickle barrel and canvas waterproofed with elastomeric roof coating. Thanks to Richard Greene from California for sending these to us
A decision has been made by the Carmarthen Coracle and Netsmen's Association to postpone their record attempt for the largest coracle gathering on a river, which was due to take place on 2nd July 2016 as part of the Carmarthen River Festival. The reason is because of the coracle regatta being held at Welshpool the same day and it would be unfair for the two events to compete with each other.
We've been sent these photos of an Ironbridge coracle being used on the river Nile in Cairo, Egypt
As part of this year's Carmarthen River Festival, the organisers are attempting to set a record for the largest coracle gathering on a river and they need your help!
If you can make it to this year's Carmarthen River Festival, please bring your coracle with you and take part in making history. The day will include all the usual festival activities as well, including the popular raft race.
Our member in New Zealand, Pete Sullivan, shares this report of the completion of his first coracle, originally mentioned in our 2015 Journal. The coracle, named PV Gloria (PV = paddle vessel), was launched on St Patrick's Day from Naval Point, Lyttelton
21 March 2024
We are working with the UK Men's Shed Association to introduce Sheds to coraclemaking, in order to increase the volume of coracles being built and used, and hopefully secure the future of coraclemaking in the UK, which is under threat as listed in the Heritage Crafts Association's Red List of Endangered Crafts.
02 March 2024
A reminder to members that you can purchase quality Society-branded apparel at very affordable prices, to show your support for us when attending events
For more information, please visit the Membership Benefits - Clothing page
21 February 2024
Late in 2023 we were contacted by Finley, a school student in the south east of England. His school encourages students in Year 9 to undertake projects over a long period of time to explore something they have an interest or passion in, in depth.
21 August 2023
Peter Faulkner-built, hide covered Boyne coracle for sale. In very good condition. Buyer collects from Oxford area. £400
For more information please contact Euan Raffel
This course does not include introductory membership to The Coracle Society
Coracle making workshop weekend in glorious mid-Wales! Have fun making your own beautiful Boyne-style coracle in just two days!
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