Swallow and Nancy Blackett in action on the Orwell
New photos of the Nancy Blackett and the movie Swallow in action on the River Orwell at Woolverstone, Suffolk, on 16th July 2011, after our 14th AGM. The album and slideshow may be seen here.
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Swallow versus Nancy Blackett
Some new photos of the movie Swallow in pursuit of the Nancy Blackett on the Orwell at Woolverstone after our 14th AGM. Thanks to the prevailing weather, Swallow frequently showed a considerable turn of speed. The full album and slideshow may be seen here.
Sailing Swallow at Woolverstone
New photos of the movie Swallow being expertly sailed in the rain at Woolverstone after our 14th AGM, with special guest Sophie Neville. The full album and slideshow are available here.
Our AGM – two of everything!
It was an event to befit the celebration of an 80th birthday – Nancy’s. The Nancy Blackett Trust’s 14th AGM on Saturday seemed to go in for two of everything: two guest boats in attendance – Peter Duck, and Swallow from the 1974 film, and two guest speakers. Surprise guest Sophie Neville, who played Titty […]
Paddling with Nancy Blackett
The Nancy Blackett will star in a new BBC radio documentary to be broadcast in August, "Paddling with Peter Duck". Presented by John McCarthy, the programme will also feature some of Arthur Ransome's other former dinghies and yachts, including Coch-y-bonddhu ("Scarab"), Lottie Blossom, Mavis ("Amazon") and of course Peter Duck itself. Last week, Peter Willis, […]
Nancy Blackett Starts Her New Season
The Nancy Blackett departed from Woodbridge late this morning, on her first trip of the 2011 season to Woolverstone, with Sarah Peay skippering. The weekend had seen her annual fitting-out, culminating in the fitting-out dinner yesterday evening, held this year in Ye Olde Bell and Steelyard.
Swallow’s Relaunch in Pictures
Our photo album from the relaunch of the Swallow from the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” film at Coniston on Sunday 10th April 2011, including shots of Bank Ground Farm (“Holly Howe”) and Swallow’s restored boathouse, with additional photos by Dan Ford. (Further pictures can be found at Sailing in the Lakes.) View the album directly […]
‘Swallow’ Under Sail
Watch our video below of Swallow under sail on her maiden relaunch voyage on Coniston Water, with Sophie Neville and Helen Lewis, plus the final visitor trip of the day on 10th April 2011.
The Voyage of the ‘Swallow’
Following the relaunch of the Swallow on April 10th 2011, Rob Boden of Sail Ransome decided that it would a great idea to recreate a scene of the Swallows being seen off by Mother. With a willing crew of volunteers and Sophie Neville playing Mother, this is what happened…
The Relaunch of Swallow
Below is our video edit of yesterday’s relaunch of Swallow at Coniston Pier.
Swallow at Coniston
One year ago, Swallow from the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” movie was being auctioned. Thanks to the efforts of Magnus Smith, Rob Boden and the Nancy Blackett Trust, today, purchased and restored, she is about to be relaunched at Coniston by Sophie Neville, who played Titty Walker in the movie. Below are photos of Sophie […]
Nancy Blackett Supports Oliver’s Travels
Earlier today, the Nancy Blackett Trust had the honour of making a donation to leukaemia survivor Oliver Rofix, in support of his Round Britain Challenge to recruit one thousand new donors for the Anthony Nolan Trust. The donation was presented to Oliver by Skipper John Smith at 2pm, five years to the hour that Oliver […]
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