90th Anniversary – Page 2 – The Nancy Blackett Trust

Nancy Blackett goes nationwide on ITV1

20th January 20264th September 2021

Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, will be seen nationwide on ITV1 this Sunday at 11:55am. She will appear in the first episode of the new series of All Around Britain, which explores some of …

Mike Rines sails again

31st July 2021

At the end of his piece to camera for the ITV Anglia news story on Nancy Blackett at 90, Mike Rines, who rescued and restored her over 40 years ago to exactly as she was …

Celebrate Nancy Blackett’s 90th Anniversary with our Limited Edition Teatowel and embroidered clothing

20th January 202625th June 2021

You can now celebrate Nancy Blackett’s 90th Anniversary with our new Limited Edition Teatowel and embroidered clothing. The teatowel features a unique design, comprising a fascimile of Nancy Blackett’s original ‘birth certificate’ – the original …

Nancy Blackett celebrates her 90th Anniversary with ITV Anglia

8th June 2021

Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, has celebrated her 90th Anniversary by being featured in a short segment that was broadcast on ITV News Anglia on Monday evening. Hosted by Victoria Lampard, the segment was …

Nancy Blackett is featured in this year’s Coastal Guide

29th May 2021

Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, is featured in this year’s Coastal Guide with a cover photo and a three-page spread. The Coastal Guide is a free annual publication that promotes various destinations, activities and …

Anglia TV’s filming day with Nancy Blackett

22nd May 2021

Last Tuesday, Nancy Blackett was out on the River Orwell being filmed for Anglia TV for her 90th anniversary, but getting there was something of an adventure in itself, write Sue Coales… It all began …

Photo Gallery: Nancy Blackett’s 90th Anniversary Launch

8th May 20215th May 2021

Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, was launched last Thursday (29th April) with celebrations marking her 90th anniversary, as shown in our photo gallery of the day below…

Video: Nancy Blackett on her way to Woolverstone

2nd May 20212nd May 2021

Nancy Blackett made her delivery voyage of her 90th Anniversary season yesterday (1st May), braving a cold May Day with rain and hail to sail from Woodbridge to Woolverstone, arriving at 7:30pm. Robin Sadler recorded …

Listen to Peter Willis’ interview on BBC Radio Suffolk

30th April 2021

Ahead of Nancy Blackett’s 90th Anniversary launch on Thursday, the Nancy Blackett Trust President, Peter Willis, spoke to BBC Radio Suffolk’s Lesley Dolphin about Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the anniversary. The 8-minute long interview …

In photos: Nancy Blackett’s 90th Anniversary launch

29th April 202129th April 2021

Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, was launched for her 90th Anniversary season earlier today at Robertsons Boatyard in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Claudia Myatt, Sue Coales and Peter Willis were on hand to record the occasion, …

Books for schools as part of Nancy Blackett’s 90th birthday celebrations

14th April 2021

To mark the 90th birthday of Arthur Ransome’s yacht Nancy Blackett, her owner the Nancy Blackett Trust is offering free copies of Arthur Ransome’s We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea to local schools in …

In Photos: Nancy Blackett Out of the Shed

8th April 20218th April 2021

On Wednesday Nancy Blackett was taken out of the shed at Robertsons in Woodbridge, and put in the mobile slings. Boat manager Neil Brooks captured the moment in the brilliant early April sunshine, and later, …