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.
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Spotted in a magazine by member Gary Fruland...
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.
A windy day greeted us on the Aire and Calder Navigation at Spicers Auctioneers, The Old Waterways Museum, Goole. Entry to the waterway was via canal side and suspended tyres for steps. We had a lovely morning, met and chatted with folks; Mike did a great job describing the construction process.
We will be attending a marine auction at Spicers Auctioneers, The Old Waterways Museum in Goole, East Yorkshire on Friday 13th May 2022. 10am till 4pm. They have asked us to attend and paddle round as a bit of entertainment. If you're able to, come along and say hello! We'll share photos after the event
Thanks
Pete & The Wallingfen Coracle Men
We have received an enquiry for the Society to attend the following event. If you are interested in taking part please contact Dylan Jones for more details
The organisers of a medieval themed fair at Newport Ship Centre, celebrating their 20th anniversary, are looking for a coracle demonstration. The date of this event is Saturday 30th July and this would be a paid appearance.
For more information or to register your interest contact our Secretary, Dylan Jones
Our 2021 Journal is on its way to our members, we hope you enjoy reading it. International members may not receive it until the New Year, but it is now available to read online
Our 2021 Annual General Meeting will take place via Zoom on Saturday 27th November at 12pm. For more information please visit this page
We will shortly put together our 2021 Journal but as always, we can't produce a Journal without content from our members. Any news, event reports, photos, stories etc are very welcome and appreciated.
Please submit your content via Contribute by 31st October 2021
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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