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.
The Society Officers are elected each year at the AGM. For the year 2023/24 the officers are:
President: Peter Faulkner
Vice Presidents: Rod Bowen, John Davies, Martin Fowler, Terry Kenny (Ironbridge representative)
Honorary Chairperson: Mark Dellar (Teifi netmen's representative)
Honorary Vice Chairperson: Malcolm Rees (Tywi netsmen's representative)
Honorary interim Secretary: Peter Stanyon
Honorary Treasurer: Euan Raffel
Committee: Gary Fruland, June Lewis, Steve Miles, Jude Pilgrim, Dave Purvis, Julie Rees, Peter Stanyon, Bruce Watson
The Executive Committee are charged with the management of the Society's affairs, funds and property. The Executive Committee is made up of the Officers and Committee.
You can contact the any of the Officers or Committee through the Secretary
You can download and view the Society constitution by clicking the link below
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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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