Do you have your own piece of news to share with the community? Perhaps a review of a recent event? Do you have a coracle for sale, or want to share a notice with fellow members? Send it to us via Contribute and it could feature here or in the Journal
Click any headline to view the full story
Following a number of years hard work, led by the Carmarthen Coracle and Netsmen's Association and supported by the Welsh Government, the European Commission announced today that they have awarded Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) to West Wales Coracle Caught Salmon. PGI status is an indicator of a product's authenticity and strong links to a specific region.
Coracle fishing made a welcome appearance on ITV's new documentary series, Tales from the Coast with Robson Green.
Broadcast on 7th February, the 9 minute segment shows Robson Green meeting with Teifi coracle netsmen Len and Aaron Walters, learning how to paddle the Teifi coracle before going out for a night of fishing for sea trout. The weather that night hampered their efforts but they did manage to catch a fish.
The organisers of the Frome Cheese Show have contacted the Society to ask if any members would be willing to attend and put on a coracle display at their show, which takes place on Saturday 9th September. The venue has a small lake and has previously had coracle demonstrations, which were well received by visitors.
The organisers of the Itchen River Festival, Southampton, have been in touch to ask if any Society members would like to attend to demonstrate coraclemaking at their festival which will take place on Saturday 27th May. Money is available to cover cost of materials and your attendance.
If you are interested please contact Joshua Taylo directly - [email protected]
A reminder that membership fees are due for renewal by 31st January, in order to maintain a full year's membership. You can renew online with your debit or credit card via these links:
Coracles made a brief appearance last week on episode 4 of the 8th series of the BBC's Great British Railway Journeys, hosted by Michael Portillo.
Michael was following the East Coast main line and during a stop in Dunbar, East Lothian, got to try his hand coracling with a couple East Lothian junior rangers.
2017 will see the reconstruction of the coracle from Fife, Scotland. See a prehistoric coracle in Fife by Watkins.
I spent a brilliant weekend in September making a coracle on a course near Henley run by Alistair Phillips . I live close enough to the Kennet and Avon canal to be able to carry my coracle from home on my back and have had great fun trying it out. I discovered that the plastic paddle works as an ice breaker so managed to carry on bashing my way through even when the canal was partially frozen.
Waters of Wales (WoW) is a community of independent campaigners for legislation enshrining public rights of responsible access to inland water in Wales. We stand for responsible and sustainable access to the Waters of Wales for all, free of unnecessary restrictions, whilst respecting the environment, wildlife and other people and interested groups.
'The Adventures of Dai Dreaming' has been created and written by Martin Fowler, Society member and owner of the National Coracle Centre in Cenarth.
06 May 2019
We will shortly be putting together our spring newsletter. Please send in any news or event details for publication via Contribute by the 27th May
02 March 2019
Members of the Ironbridge Coracle Trust took part in Telford's 50th anniversary celebrations last autumn, including an illuminated display on Southwater Lake. More photos from the event are available on the Ironbridge Coracle Trust's Facebook page
02 March 2019
The Insh Coracle Club was awarded with a grant of £500.00 at the end of last year, to purchase some fibreglass coracles to use in the many events they run at Highland Folk Museum each year. These were received by the club just before Christmas and along with other donations, they have been able to purchase one of each type available from Arrowcraft Engineering - an Ironbridge, a Teifi and a Towy.
13 January 2019
I made this coracle from some plumbing materials I found in a skip. Building the frame was really pretty easy. It is made from ‘Floplast’ PVCU overflow pipe – it’s very easy to work – just heat it with a heat gun or hot water. I based the design on a willow coracle that I had.
This course does NOT include introductory membership to The Coracle Society
Work along side boat builder and artist Clinton Chaloner to make your own personalised paddle. A course suitable for water enthusiasts, canoeists and coraclers you will use a single piece of cleft ash to craft a paddle suited to your needs.
Come along to Carmarthen's Quayside to enjoy a family fun day of river activities.
The day includes various coracle themed activities, taster sessions and several coracle races.
Also the annual Raft Race, Welsh National Inflatable Sprint Championship and for the first time a Rowing Race.
There will be life saving water demonstrations from Ferryside Lifeboats and a visit from 'Glansteffan' - the first amphibious vessel will be welcoming visitors. FREE canoe, kayak and coracle taster sessions.
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.
Login | Privacy, Terms & Safety | Contact us | Contribute
E&OE. Unless otherwise stated, all content on this site is Copyright © 1990 - 2019 The Coracle Society and contributors
