Our take on the classic 'raft building' session. You will be given the materials to build your own coracle. Pipes, tape and a plastic sheet are all you need to make a coracle which will hold you and your friends weight. Once built you'll float your vessel and complete a short obstacle course.
09:30 - 12:30
13:30 - 16:30
Minimum 8 years
Water Qualified Instructor
Coracle building kit
Buoyancy Aids
Wetsuits (if weather dictates)
Windproof jacket
Paddles
Hot Drink
Shoes to get wet or wellies
Warm outdoor clothes
Swim wear
Full waterproofs
Change of clothes
We can not guarantee you'll stay dry, but we can guarantee you'll have loads of laughs!
A perfect family or group activity. Everyone takes part and will be invovled in building the vessel, everyone can have a go in trying to stay dry whilst it's afloat. Challenges and races can be set up to make the activity a bit more of a competition.
Our Coracle building sessions can take place anywhere but mostly they will be on Derwentwater, Keswick or Ullswater, the Lake District.
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