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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 …

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, …

‘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.

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 …

Live from the RYA Dinghy Show

Don't forget to visit the Nancy Blackett Trust stand at the RYA Dinghy Show at Alexandra Palace, London, today and tomorrow. If you are not a Trust member and would like to join, there is …

Nancy Blackett at the Dinghy Show

Come and see us at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, March 5th-6th, Alexandra Palace, London. Nancy herself won’t be there – too big for our stand and not actually a dinghy – but we’ll have plenty of information and …

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