The major refurbishment of Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett – now in its third winter – is continuing at Harry King’s Pin Mill boatyard. Currently work is focused on the interior of the bow area where removal of the ‘heads’ (toilet) – which is being replaced – enables the team to reach parts of the interior […]
The Nancy Blackett book that started it all is Roger Wardale’s Nancy Blackett: Under Sail with Arthur Ransome, and you now the chance to buy one of two rare copies of it. Published in 1991, it not only celebrates Mike Rines’ restoration of Nancy Blackett, but covers her history and that of every other boat […]
Grab some book bargains in our January Sale and help support Nancy Blackett! We’ve been busy sorting out our stockroom and have unearthed previous-edition copies of some of Arthur Ransome’s classic titles – which are now available here in our Shop at bargain prices: Winter Holiday – ideal seasonal reading! Also available are: Swallowdale, Peter […]
A Christmas message from the Nancy Blackett Trust… We wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our supporters, members, friends and followers. Thank you for the support that you have given once again this year, be it sailing with us, coming to visit Nancy Blackett somewhere, volunteering your valuable time, […]
Congratulations to “our” boatyard, Harry King & Sons, celebrating 175 years in business this year (2025) and still upholding the skills and standards of traditional boatbuilding, nowadays under the management of Gus and Sarah Curtis – and nowadays the winter home of Nancy Blackett. The yard was actually founded in 1850 by George Garrard. Harry […]
It’s time for last orders for your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop! Choose from our fabulous range of “Swallows and Amazons” and Nancy Blackett gifts, knowing that your purchases will go to a very good cause – keeping Nancy Blackett afloat and available for everyone! Please order your Christmas gifts by Thursday 11th December for delivery within the UK. Any other […]
The Nancy Blackett Trust was busy meeting sailors at the RYA East’s Cruising Conference last Sunday. Shown below are Phil Durnford, chair of the Trust’s Sailing Committee, far left, and Robin Sadler, newly-elected Trust Chairman, centre. The third member of our team, Sailing Secretary Mark Taylor, was away from our stand, delivering a breakout talk […]
Nancy Blackett’s Christmas shopping countdown continues with our updated handy guide to our recommended last dates for ordering your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop. Orders for delivery outside the UK need to be placed your orders within the next week, while UK orders still have four weeks to go. Our featured Festive Offer this […]
Nancy Blackett played a proud role in this year’s East Anglian Sailing Trust (EAST) Visually-Impaired Cruise Weekend, which brought together seven yachts, 29 participants, and seven VIPs (visually-impaired participants) for a memorable few days on the water. Ahead of the main event, Nancy Blackett hosted a short preparatory sail for four EAST members. The 2.5-hour […]
Claudia Myatt’s classic illustration of Nancy Blackett returns on this sturdy 10oz ceramic mug, delivered in its own robust cardboard box, ready for gift-wrapping or onward postage. Priced at £10.99, this is a charming addition to your collection or a perfect gift for any fan of Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons, with every purchase helping […]
Despite a delayed season start due to necessary restoration work, and the cancellation of various planned voyages due to early autumn storms, 2025 proved a successful year for Nancy Blackett, writes Mark Taylor… May and June were mostly dedicated to our annual volunteer crew inductions and training sessions. We were fortunate with the weather, enabling […]
Pin Mill Sailing Club’s Laying-up Supper on Saturday 18th October was a doubly special occasion: it marked 90 years since the club was founded, and Arthur Ransome (one of its first members) arrived with his newly-acquired yacht Nancy Blackett. Nancy Blackett Trust President Peter Willis presented the club with a memento consisting of Nancy’s cabin […]
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