The original Celtic coracles were light and could be slung across the back and
carried, like a shield, so they were about 6ft across and shallow - used for
crossing rivers, fishing in lakes. Very tricky to paddle without spinning (I
tried as a kid).
There were larger ones - I seem to remember a story of an Irish monk crossing
the Atlantic in one in medieval times.
Andrew Fildes
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On 04/06/2014, at 7:53 AM, Tina Manley wrote:
> Thanks, John! I had searched Google but hadn't found that! I think the
> basket ones could be carried by one person. The new ones are too big for
> one person to carry, but 4 or 5 carry it easily. I'll post photos later.
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