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Winter work on Nancy Blackett continues

20th February 2026

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 …

Nancy Blackett’s End of Season Round-Up

27th October 202527th October 2025

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 …

In photos: Peter Duck’s launch at Woodbridge

7th April 2025

As Nancy Blackett’s still in the shed we thought you’d like to see one of her friends, Peter Duck, being launched at the Woodbridge Boatyard last Thursday (3rd April). Photos by Peter Willis.

Nancy Blackett returns to Littlehampton

22nd June 2023

Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett has returned to Littlehampton in Sussex, as part of her three-week summer visit to the Solent. Nancy Blackett was built by David Hillyard of Littlehampton in 1931, and arrived in the …

Arthur Ransome’s Selina King and Nancy Blackett at the NBT AGM

7th September 202520th June 2023

Selina King, the yacht that Arthur Ransome had built as a replacement for Nancy Blackett, visited the Nancy Blackett Trust’s AGM on Saturday, following her relaunch after an eleven-year restoration. Built by Harry King’s of …

Photo: A freshly-painted Nancy Blackett at Pin Mill

18th March 2023

Sailing Secretary Norman Savigar took this photo of Nancy Blackett at Pin Mill on Thursday 16th March. Sporting a fresh red coat of anti-foul paint, she is being prepared to go back on the water …

Nancy Blackett joins Selina King ashore for the winter at Harry King’s, Pin Mill

17th November 2022

Nancy Blackett is now ashore for the winter, following a long and busy autumn afloat, making the most of the unseasonably mild weather. She was collected last week from her berth at Woolverstone Marina on …

Nancy Blackett at the St Katharine Dock Classic Boat Festival

13th December 202511th September 2022

Yesterday was a good day for Nancy Blackett at the St Katharine Dock Classic Boat Show in London, writes Bob Hull. It got off to a slow start after the Nancy Blackett crew went around …

Nancy Blackett reaches Erith

8th September 2022

The fourth day of Nancy Blackett’s voyage to St Katharine Dock in London saw an early start, leaving Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey at 6am yesterday after a night of heavy rain, and heading …

A Memorable Arthur Ransome Moment on Nancy Blackett

18th September 2021

Sue Stott, the winner of the 2019 Nancy Blackett Trust raffle for a day-sail on Nancy Blackett, and a life-long Arthur Ransome fan, joined Nancy Blackett with her husband Peter for their prize sail on …

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…