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The Teifi river at Cilgerran
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The Case of the Coracle

In south-west Wales, the perfect craft for fishing is fashioned in the same way now as they were hundreds of years ago. Here, the priorities aren’t on the speed that you can cross the river, but on stability and how manoeuvrable and efficient it is.

top view of a coracle
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The shape of coracles in south-west Wales resembles half a walnut or Easter egg. The flat front provides maximum width to the craft which enables the occupant to sit with legs well spread, creating greater stability. A coracle is flat bottomed and has no keel or rudder.

Fishing requires two coracles on either side of the river trawling a net between them. The handler has to hold the paddle in one hand and the net in the other, thus relying completely on his balance to keep the craft stable. When a salmon or sea tout (sewin) hits the net, the coracle men come together, and the net is hauled over the flat front of the craft.

Words: Martin Fowler

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