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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.
Article and photos by Raymond Green
Insh is a small, former crofting village in the Cairngorms National Park. Today there are 48 houses, of which 25 are holiday homes. The resident population is about 40 with no school age children.
Two national magazines, 'Britain' and 'Country Life' have both dedicated a few pages to the Towy coracle and included some amazing photographs of the old tradition of coracle fishing.
The future of coracle fishing has a huge question mark hanging over it, but we hope with all the work were putting into safeguarding its future that it will around for future generations to see.
It seems like years ago, but our Coracle Races were enjoyed by hundreds of spectators who joined the Carmarthen River Festival back in July.
The Towy gave a warm welcome to the Teifi coracle men who came to take part in the races. It's great to see the two rivers join forces and support each others coracle event.....even though they sometimes take our trophies!
A great article on 'Keeping Tradition Afloat' in the Country Life Magazine dated 4th May 2016
For those not familiar with the Observer, they release their Top 50 best restaurants, dishes etc in its Observer Food Monthly Magazine. Coracle fishing came in at number 18 and wasn't far away from Heston Bluementhal's famous handmade sweet shop. Great to know they have such exquisite taste!!
11 May 2020
One of our US members, Walt Peebles, exhibited coracles and curraghs at this year's Quiet Adventures Symposium, held at Michigan State University near Detroit back in February, before the coronavirus started to take effect in the western hemisphere. We hope to receive a report from him in due course, but some initial feedback from Walt was that the event went well and he was kept busy chatting to visitors.
11 May 2020
Well, what a year it has been and we are only 4 months in to it!
We are all concerned about Covid-19 and when we will be able to get out safely on the water again with our friends. We have forgotten what life was like during the February floods.
11 May 2020
Carmarthen Coracle and Netsmen’s Association have recently published an educational booklet on the Carmarthen Coracle.
We have been working with retired teacher and local story teller, Mr Andy Edwards and with the backing of the Heritage Lottery Fund, we have been able to preserve and record the old stories of the River Towy.
11 May 2020
Following the change to the fishing by-laws, this year's coracle season for the Towy will commence on the 1st May (usually 1st March).
As we are classed as a commercial fishery, we are still permitted to fish but will obviously be practicing the self distancing guidelines (which is no problem when you’re on a big river!).
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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!
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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