The Coracle World Championships committee are pleased to announce that the 2022 Race is now officially launched.
Up to 48 teams of 4 will take part in the race, over about 6 hours, on Friday 16th September. Most teams wear fancy dress but it's not compulsory, just have fun, enjoy the crowds, the food and the bar. Plus there may possibly be an after-race party at the Boathose pub down the road (to be confirmed).
It’s just £300 for a team to enter and be part of a brilliant, fun day, on the water!
So, get some work mates/friends/colleagues together, take on the Coracle challenge, and become World Champions!
Register a Team on The Macmillan website by tapping/clicking the REGISTRATION button below.
When you Register you will be provide all the information you'll need for Race day.
If you want to see full details of the Registration process you can find them on our REGISTER A TEAM page
Alternatively if you would just like to donate please press the DONATE button below.
Many thanks to all the 46 teams who took part and everyone who came to support and cheer them on. With wonderful weather and a superb atmosphere, the 2019 race final was a fitting end to a memorable day.
Bevan Bodgers (Rupert Bevan Ltd) came out the winners of an amazing final, just pipping W R Davies Warriors to the finishing line. And in a World Record time of 4mins 47secs!
With beautiful weather, a good crowd, on both sides of the river, were treated to some great racing and some not so great too (the record for the longest heat was also broken)! Safety support was needed quite a few times, but effortlessy managed by Adventure Consultancy. The Rapid Relief Team contributed brilliantly with great food and refreshments. Thanks too to all the Macmillan volunteers.
Bevan Bodgers also won the Best Fancy Dress Prize too! Making it a great day for the Rupert Bevan team.
The event has been running since 2007 and has been covered by County and National media
Teams and sponsors of the event have helped raise over £320,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support
It costs £300 to enter a team of 4 individuals into the event. It’s great for family, friends and workplace
The relay race and evening party all takes place at the Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury Quarry
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It gives us great pleasure to announce that Invertek Drives of Welshpool are our Main Sponsors for 2022.We are also extremely grateful to Adventure Consultancy for being our Safety Partners and to the Rapid Relief Team who generously provide catering support.
We also have a number of corporate sponsorship opportunities including entering the race card to promote your business or sponsoring a set of team bibs. We can also help you with your own fundraising efforts and your chance to win The Richard Baylis Cup for top fundraisers. Sponsorship opportunities will be offerd initially to Team entrants when they REGISTER.
Our Safety & Support Partners for 2022:
Email us: coracleworldchampionships@gmail.com
Macmillan Cancer Support Fundraising: Kate Thomas 07894 936358
Corporate sponsorship: Grant Williams 07736 152392
Event location: Pengwern Boat House, Shrewsbury SY3 7BD
Event date: Friday 16th September 2022 | Race starts: TBA
Organised in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.
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