The 2012 annual Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championship race takes place on Friday, 15 June at the Pengwern Boat Club, Shrewsbury.

It’s not too late to book a place for your team! Contact Janey Davies at jayneydavies@googlemail.com or call Rachel Cooper on 07779 288 070.

(Download: Coracle entry form 2012 pdf  or Coracle entry form word doc)

Up to 48 teams of four will compete to cross the River Severn and back four times in the shortest time. The first race will start at 4.30pm, but for the teams the fun will begin with their practice sessions from 2.00pm.

This year, for the first time, we wil have brand new purpose built coracles that are all identical.  We are grateful to Arrowcraft for supplying these.

Numerous teams have already signed up, so sign up soon to ensure a place.

The Committee are grateful to Alan Ward, our main sponsors.

Thanks to your support we have so far raised, since our first event in 2007,  £100,000 and aim to raise much more.

The Macmillan Coracle Relay World Championship raises funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.  It is organised by a committee of Shropshire volunteer supporters.

Teams have come from organisations across Shropshire and further afield including estate agents, vets, nurses, the RAF, solicitors, wine merchants, carers and groups of friends.  Many don fancy dress and bring along their supporters, who raise funds by tucking into the hog roast, refreshing their palates at the Pimms Bar, buying T shirts, foam hands or by simply making a donation.