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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.
04 October 2020
Coracle for sale - I have owned this for about twenty years. I bought it in Narberth in Wales from an antique shop and renovated it by giving it a new calico covering and then waterproofing it with bitumen. It is at my home in south Devon on the river Dart
All enquiries to Jon White - [email protected]
23 July 2020
We’ve been picking up a lot of trash during this pandemic and wanted to be able to reach trash in the middle of a nearby swale. One of our friends suggested we could get it if we had a round boat. You know a coracle, something I’ve only encountered in books till now. Using YouTube and the Coracle Society directions I was able to construct my first coracle.
18 July 2020
Sadly the Bures coracle regatta has been cancelled for this year. We've left it as late as possible before deciding to cancel, due to the uncertain current situation.
We are looking to run next year's regatta on August 7th 2021. Hope to see you then.
28 June 2020
The Ironbridge Coracle Trust, who organise the annual Ironbridge coracle regatta, regretfully decided this week to cancel this year's coracle regatta, which would have been held on Monday 31st August.
Due to the ongoing uncertainties regarding coronavirus, even if it would be possible to hold the event this August, they do not feel they have sufficient time now to organise a safe event.
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This course offers introductory Society membership for purchase. For more information click here
Join a small group for an interesting, rewarding and productive 2 days in glorious mid Wales! Take home your own beautiful, strong and traditional Boyne-style coracle!
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