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This year's Bures Regatta due to be held on Saturday 6th August has unfortunately been cancelled due to low water levels caused by a weir stuck open.
The Coracle Society is saddened to hear of the passing of Irlwyn John, Taf coracleman of St Clears. He passed away in January this year aged 85
We have been sent this photo of a coracle being used on the Thames at Battersea, central London, recently. Thanks to the eagle-eyed Jeremy Hemming for spotting this and sending us a photo
Despite the weather, which couldn't decide whether to be wet or sunny, a good day was had at the second Welshpool coracle regatta which took place on Saturday 2nd July. There was a good turn out for the event with plenty of newcomers participating in the beginners race - one beginner took to coracling like a duck to water, and ended up participating in the intermediates and experts races too!
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
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.
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