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Nancy Blackett is now 86 years young

22nd September 202131st March 2017

It might be hard to be believe, but Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett celebrated her 86th anniversary yesterday (30th March), receiving lots of birthday wishes on social media. Born in 1931 at Hillyards boatyard in Littlehampton, Sussex, …

Nancy Blackett Jewellery is your ideal Easter gift

31st March 2017

Treat yourself or someone special to our Nancy Blackett jewellery this Easter and you’ll be supporting the work of the Nancy Blackett Trust. You can choose from an exquisite pair of earrings, a fabulous pendant, a …

Grab a chance to sail on Nancy Blackett this year

29th March 2017

Even though Nancy Blackett’s due to spend a couple of months in Holland this summer, that still leaves twenty weeks of the sailing season open for you to book a sail – half-day, full day, …

Nancy Blackett’s new mast, appeal update and more…

26th March 2017

Progress continues on Nancy Blackett’s new mast. Making it began in January at specialist spar-makers Collars, while it is now at Robertsons and in the process of being prepared to drop into the hole on …

How to sail on Nancy Blackett this year

24th February 2017

Everyone should have the unique experience of sailing Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett, especially around the locations where his Swallows and Amazons series stories “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” and “Secret Water” were set. …

Extracts from Nancy Blackett’s 2016 Logbook

15th January 2017

9th April: Nancy’s fitting-out, delayed by the mast problems, takes place in appalling weather. It includes a replacement for the Origo spirit cooker – the old one was in a sorry state. Later, the volunteers …

20, 50, 80 years on… welcome to the New Year, and to Arthur Ransome’s East Coast.

29th April 20171st January 2017

Peter Willis, founder and president of the Nancy Blackett Trust, reflects on its 20th anniversary and the year in prospect… This new year, 2017, will not only see the 20th anniversary of the Nancy Blackett …

Happy Christmas from Nancy Blackett

24th December 2016

We wish a Happy Christmas to all of our supporters, members, friends and followers! Have a wonderful day and thank you for your support this year. Artwork by Claudia Myatt

‘2017 Year of Literary Heroes’ to celebrate Arthur Ransome

23rd December 2016

Visit England has declared 2017 the ‘Year of Literary Heroes’, highlighting anniversaries of great writers, including Arthur Ransome, who died 50 years ago in 1967 – and Suffolk’s Shotley Peninsula, which features in two of …

Nancy Blackett is next year’s cover star

9th December 2016

One of the most ubiquitous and widely recognised publications in south Suffolk is to feature our Nancy Blackett on the front of its 2017 edition. The Harwich Haven Authority’s Yachting Guide to Harwich Harbour and …

Read “Swallows and Amazons” – with a little help from Nancy Blackett

21st December 20252nd December 2016

Many different editions of Arthur Ransome’s series of “Swallows and Amazons” stories have been published over the years, and we have a selection of the latest Vintage Classics and Red Fox paperbacks available from the Nancy Blackett …

Cards for All Seasons – from Nancy Blackett

1st December 2016

Send a unique greeting to your family and friends at any time of year with our range of beautiful greetings cards of Nancy Blackett under sail, available now from the Nancy Blackett Shop, with artwork by our resident artist …