Coracle Boating Events
and Courses in 2007
Coracle Boating Events
and Courses in 2007
If you are supplying information about Coracle Events - Please include as many details as possible including: dates, times, location, price, type of event, stalls, who's running it, contact details, e-mail address/websites etc etc etc.
We will advertise your event for free if it is a non-profit making venture,
but for commercial ventures we charge a flat rate fee of £50.00 - Contact us to discuss your requirements.
This website is reliant upon advertisers to keep it running as it receives no funds from the Coracle Society.
We currently get in excess of 1,000,000 page views per year - thats over 3,000 per day.
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If you are supplying information about Coracle Events - Please include as many details as possible including: dates, times, location, price, type of event, stalls, who's running it, contact details, e-mail address/websites etc etc etc.
We will advertise your event for free if it is a non-profit making venture,
but for commercial ventures we charge a flat rate fee of £50.00 - Contact us to discuss your requirements.
This website is reliant upon advertisers to keep it running as it receives no funds from the Coracle Society.
We currently get in excess of 1,000,000 page views per year - thats over 3,000 per day.
7/8/9 April 2007
(Easter)
Glasson Dock Maritime Weekend Nr. Lancaster
More Info:
www.lancaster.gov.uk
(Val. Simpkin, tel:01524 582872 )
or contact Dave Purvis:
Tel: 01765 690318
5/6 May 2007
20 May 2007
Sandford Lock Solstice - Chelmsford
16/17th June 2007
A gathering of boats on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation as part of the 'Celebrate Chelmsford' Summer Events programme.
We are putting on a number of attractions to entertain the Boaters and Public during that weekend. So I would like to find out if your Society, or perhaps individual members, could provide a display of Coracles on one or possibly both days.
The weekend is going to raise money, hopefully, for the IWA and the local Chelmer Canal Trust, so we are unable to offer any payment. However, if the Society wished to collect donations and/or have a table to promote the Society/Membership then this would be possible.
I hope you may be able help us, and hope to hear from you soon.
Ron Abbott
Tel.01206853282
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Portsoy, Banff.
More Info:
www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk
Carmarthen River Festival Week - Cancelled/Postponed until 11-12 August 2007
due to bad weather/river conditions
(postponed from July 2007)
Handed down from generation to generation, Coracles are one of the most historical forms of boating in Wales and here is your chance to see them in action on the beautiful Towy River. Coracle demonstrations, raft racing, canoe rides, boat trips and a variety of musical entertainments all of which take place along the delightful Carmarthen’s Quayside.
An open invitation to Coracle Society Members from the Carmarthen Coracle Netsmens' Association
For further information on the initiative, or if you would like to be involved,
please contact us on 01267 232075, on information@carmarthenfestivals.org.uk,
or write to Carmarthen Festivals Ltd, St Peter’s Civic Hall, Nott Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PG.
Carmarthen Town website
Cenarth River Festival
Sunday 22nd & Sunday 23rd July 2007
9.00 am - late
The coracle will feature heavily in this years festival with lessons, races, demonstrations and stunts. other events will include a Flower Festival, Brass Band, 2 Choirs, falconry displays, dog show, duck race (featuring coracles), vintage vehicles, morris dancing, line dancing, fly fishing demonstrations and Hog Roast among much more.
For more details you may contact Mr D Carwyn Crossman (chairman)
carwyn.cenarth@tiscali.co.uk
A message from the Cenarth Village Association
I thought it would be an idea to inform you of a pledge made in our constitution this year.
As Cenarth and the river Teifi are often referred to 'the home of the coracle' and as I am sure you are aware the National Coracle Museum sits proudly in the centre of our village, we thought it neccessary to pledge our support to the promotion of and ensure the coracle stays on the river Teifi, particularly at Cenarth for the next generation.
To this aim the association first bought 3 Teifi coracles which were made in the village and are free to be used by villagers and others with suitable knowledge and for teaching the young people of the village the ropes of handling the craft. Secondly the association took out an insurance policy to cover anyone wishing to use the craft and to secure pleasure rides throughout the summer months for visitors to the village for a small donation.
We, as an association hope to work more on these aims and I as chairman can foresee that The Coracle Society would be a great alliegence to help us achieve our aims on the Teifi. I sincerely hope that the society would be interested in co-working with us and maybe share some information or experiences of places that have done similar things.
I look forward to hearing from you.
D Carwyn Crossman
Chairman, Cenarth Village Association
carwyn.cenarth@tiscali.co.uk
www.visitcenarth.co.uk
River Stour Coracle Regatta
4th August 2007
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
At Bures Recreation Ground
Free Admission - Refreshments
For more information:
River Stour Trust 01787 313100
email: riverstourtrust.org
Cilgerran Coracle Racing & Festival
Saturday 18 August 2007
Coracle Racing on the River Teifi in the Afternoon
The Annual Coracle Races are held every year on the River Teifi under the shadow of the ruins of the old Cilgerran castle. Today coracle fishermen from the village practice their ancient fishing skills catching the salmon and sea-trout (Sewin) moving upstream from the sea. Different classes of races are held including single handed and ladies only events, even a special race for visiting coracle types not common to the Teifi.
Photos from 2006
Wells Harbour Day on Sunday 19 August 2007
Sunday 19 August 2007
North Norfolk's largest maritime festival, with events, activities and stalls on Wells Quay from 10:00 am onwards, including:
Wells Harbour Day 2007 Events
Historic vessels
Displays
Shanty singers
Boat jumble
Marine Trade Stands
Live Entertainment
Family Fun
RNLI
Coastguard
Sea Scouts Duck Race
And much more...
There's ample parking around Wells and entrance is free
www.wellsharbour.co.uk/harbday.htm
Ripon Canal Basin Family Fun Day-Run by Scubadiving for All.
25 August 2007
Events include Inter-pub Raft races, Bath races, coracles, canoes, B.B.Q.etc. For more information on Northern UK Coracle Events, contact Dave Purvis
Tel: 01765 690318
E-mail: dave.purvis@googlemail.com
Annual Coracle Regatta on the River Severn
Monday 29th August - August Bank Holiday
12 noon - 4.30pm
Dale End Park, Ironbridge, Shropshire
Coracle makers and paddlers from all over Britain participate in races, madcap team games and fiercely contended competitions, along the picturesque stretch of the River Severn at Dale End Park, Ironbridge.
Coracles – keel-less, flat-bottomed boats made from woven wood covered in skins or canvas and waterproofed with tar – have been used for thousands of years throughout the UK (especially in Wales) and Europe. Before the advent of the Ironbridge, they were used to ferry people and goods from one side of the River Severn to the other. In addition, two coracles with a net between them was an effective means of fishing the river.
Glasson Dock Maritime Weekend Nr. Lancaster
More Info:
www.lancaster.gov.uk
(Val. Simpkin, tel:01524 582872 )
or contact Dave Purvis:
Tel: 01765 690318
5/6 May 2007
Tweed Angling Fair-Kelso (Scottish Borders)
More Info:
www.tweedanglingfair.co.uk
20 May 2007
Medieval Fair-Bede’s World, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear.
More Info:
www.bedesworld.co.uk
8 June 2007
The Macmillan Coracle Challenge 2007
In Shrewsbury on June 8th 2007 on the River severn at the Pengwern Rowing
Club
4pm to 8pm
there will be an across the river relay race to raise money for the
Macmillan charity.
Teams of 4 Coraclers are invited to race.
Entry costs £50 per team and participants are asked to get sponsors
to raise at least £300 per team.
Places are limited to 36 teams.
Members of the teams must be over 18 and able to swim.
8 Coracles will be available to race in so there is no need to bring
your own.
A hog roast, afternoon teas, childrens activities and a licensed bar
promises to be an excellent social occasion.
Details & Entry forms from Elodie Home on 01743 452080
or
e mail ehome@macmillan.org.uk
Coracle Society
Annual General Meeting & Coracle River Festival at Mortimers Cross
Mill
15th
- 17th June 2007
Coracle Society AGM - Saturday 16 June 2007 @ 12 noon
Open to all Coracle Society Members - It's your Society so please make
the effort to turn up
The Coraclers Gathering at the Mill on June 15 to 17th 2007 will follow
the same order of events as 2006 starting with a fly fishing from a
Coracle competition on Friday evening at 7pm.
Entrance will be free and no money will be collected at the gate.
Mortimers Cross Mill Report 20 June
2007
Click Here to view for
the full Programme of Events at Mortimers Cross 2006
3 Pages of Photos + 2006 Report
Photos
Page 1 , Photos
Page 2 , Photos
Page 3
Sandford Lock Solstice - Chelmsford
16/17th June 2007
A gathering of boats on the Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation as part of the 'Celebrate Chelmsford' Summer Events programme.
We are putting on a number of attractions to entertain the Boaters and Public during that weekend. So I would like to find out if your Society, or perhaps individual members, could provide a display of Coracles on one or possibly both days.
The weekend is going to raise money, hopefully, for the IWA and the local Chelmer Canal Trust, so we are unable to offer any payment. However, if the Society wished to collect donations and/or have a table to promote the Society/Membership then this would be possible.
I hope you may be able help us, and hope to hear from you soon.
Ron Abbott
Tel.01206853282
29/30 June& 1 July 2007
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival Portsoy, Banff.
More Info:
www.scottishtraditionalboatfestival.co.uk
Carmarthen River Festival Week - Cancelled/Postponed until 11-12 August 2007
due to bad weather/river conditions
(postponed from July 2007)
Handed down from generation to generation, Coracles are one of the most historical forms of boating in Wales and here is your chance to see them in action on the beautiful Towy River. Coracle demonstrations, raft racing, canoe rides, boat trips and a variety of musical entertainments all of which take place along the delightful Carmarthen’s Quayside.
An open invitation to Coracle Society Members from the Carmarthen Coracle Netsmens' Association
For further information on the initiative, or if you would like to be involved,
please contact us on 01267 232075, on information@carmarthenfestivals.org.uk,
or write to Carmarthen Festivals Ltd, St Peter’s Civic Hall, Nott Square, Carmarthen, SA31 1PG.
Carmarthen Town website
Cenarth River Festival
Sunday 22nd & Sunday 23rd July 2007
9.00 am - late
The coracle will feature heavily in this years festival with lessons, races, demonstrations and stunts. other events will include a Flower Festival, Brass Band, 2 Choirs, falconry displays, dog show, duck race (featuring coracles), vintage vehicles, morris dancing, line dancing, fly fishing demonstrations and Hog Roast among much more.
For more details you may contact Mr D Carwyn Crossman (chairman)
carwyn.cenarth@tiscali.co.uk
A message from the Cenarth Village Association
I thought it would be an idea to inform you of a pledge made in our constitution this year.
As Cenarth and the river Teifi are often referred to 'the home of the coracle' and as I am sure you are aware the National Coracle Museum sits proudly in the centre of our village, we thought it neccessary to pledge our support to the promotion of and ensure the coracle stays on the river Teifi, particularly at Cenarth for the next generation.
To this aim the association first bought 3 Teifi coracles which were made in the village and are free to be used by villagers and others with suitable knowledge and for teaching the young people of the village the ropes of handling the craft. Secondly the association took out an insurance policy to cover anyone wishing to use the craft and to secure pleasure rides throughout the summer months for visitors to the village for a small donation.
We, as an association hope to work more on these aims and I as chairman can foresee that The Coracle Society would be a great alliegence to help us achieve our aims on the Teifi. I sincerely hope that the society would be interested in co-working with us and maybe share some information or experiences of places that have done similar things.
I look forward to hearing from you.
D Carwyn Crossman
Chairman, Cenarth Village Association
carwyn.cenarth@tiscali.co.uk
www.visitcenarth.co.uk
River Stour Coracle Regatta
4th August 2007
12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
At Bures Recreation Ground
Free Admission - Refreshments
For more information:
River Stour Trust 01787 313100
email: riverstourtrust.org
Cilgerran Coracle Racing & Festival
Saturday 18 August 2007
Coracle Racing on the River Teifi in the Afternoon
The Annual Coracle Races are held every year on the River Teifi under the shadow of the ruins of the old Cilgerran castle. Today coracle fishermen from the village practice their ancient fishing skills catching the salmon and sea-trout (Sewin) moving upstream from the sea. Different classes of races are held including single handed and ladies only events, even a special race for visiting coracle types not common to the Teifi.
Photos from 2006
Wells Harbour Day on Sunday 19 August 2007
Sunday 19 August 2007
North Norfolk's largest maritime festival, with events, activities and stalls on Wells Quay from 10:00 am onwards, including:
Wells Harbour Day 2007 Events
Historic vessels
Displays
Shanty singers
Boat jumble
Marine Trade Stands
Live Entertainment
Family Fun
RNLI
Coastguard
Sea Scouts Duck Race
And much more...
There's ample parking around Wells and entrance is free
www.wellsharbour.co.uk/harbday.htm
Ripon Canal Basin Family Fun Day-Run by Scubadiving for All.
25 August 2007
Events include Inter-pub Raft races, Bath races, coracles, canoes, B.B.Q.etc. For more information on Northern UK Coracle Events, contact Dave Purvis
Tel: 01765 690318
E-mail: dave.purvis@googlemail.com
Annual Coracle Regatta on the River Severn
Monday 29th August - August Bank Holiday
12 noon - 4.30pm
Dale End Park, Ironbridge, Shropshire
Coracle makers and paddlers from all over Britain participate in races, madcap team games and fiercely contended competitions, along the picturesque stretch of the River Severn at Dale End Park, Ironbridge.
Coracles – keel-less, flat-bottomed boats made from woven wood covered in skins or canvas and waterproofed with tar – have been used for thousands of years throughout the UK (especially in Wales) and Europe. Before the advent of the Ironbridge, they were used to ferry people and goods from one side of the River Severn to the other. In addition, two coracles with a net between them was an effective means of fishing the river.
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