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Sailing Nancy Blackett around the Solent

5th June 2019

Skipper Bob Page reports on an eventful week that saw Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, doing a lot of sailing around the Solent and receiving visitors at the Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta… Last week was …

In photos: Nancy Blackett at the Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta

5th June 20194th June 2019

Members of the Nancy Blackett Trust enjoyed last week sailing around the Solent on Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, culminating in attending the Yarmouth Gaffers Regatta on the Isle of Wight. Mate Jeremy Norman …

Nancy Blackett’s week in the Solent

24th May 2019

Nancy Blackett and crew have been spending an enjoyable week cruising in the Solent, and even travelling as far as Poole. Skipper Clive Fisher has kindly posted some photos of the highlights below. To see …

In photos: Nancy Blackett’s Easter Adventure

28th April 201925th April 2019

The glorious Easter weekend saw Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sailing down to Secret Water on a mini-adventure. Ably crewed by volunteer members of the Nancy Blackett Trust, author Marc Grimston was also on board, fulfilling …

‘Swallows and Amazons’ boats are on display in the new Windermere Jetty museum

23rd November 201927th March 2019

The new Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories opened on 23rd March, and contains a number of boats old and new related to Arthur Ransome and “Swallows and Amazons.” The new museum replaces …

Nancy Blackett’s 2019 season gets under way

25th March 2019

Last Saturday saw the completion of Nancy Blackett’s fitting-out following her winter refit work at Robertson’s Boatyard in Woodbridge. She had already been moved to the Tidemill Yacht Harbour, and a team of volunteers set …

Nancy Blackett is ready and raring to go…

20th March 2019

Nancy Blackett is almost ready to start her new sailing season, with her annual fitting-out scheduled for this weekend. Claudia Myatt captured her cradled in readiness on Tuesday as Robertson’s yard in Woodbridge, Suffolk, below. …

In photos: a Spring sunrise and dawn at Pin Mill

20th March 2019

Photographer Gill Moon captured an early Spring sunrise and dawn at Pin Mill last Sunday, as shown below. Click on the Facebook icon [f] to go to the original photos.

In photos: Nancy Blackett in the Spring sunshine at Robertson’s

8th March 20197th March 2019

Nancy Blackett is back outside at Robertson’s in Woodbridge, as seen in these sunny photos taken yesterday by Neil Brooks. Although her mast has now mostly been revarnished, there are still plenty of other tasks …

In photos: Swallows and Amazons on stage in Orkney

14th February 2019

Last weekend the Deerness Drama Group performed the Helen Edmundson adapation of Arthur Ransome’s “Swallows and Amazons” in Deerness Hall, Orkney. Some photos from the production are below. Click on the Facebook icon [f] to see the …

Nancy Blackett’s priming progress

11th February 2019

Further progress has been made with the priming of Nancy Blackett’s hull as part of her ongoing winter work, reports Neil Brooks. All underwater surfaces have been cleaned, sanded and coated with primer, while many …

Priming Nancy Blackett

7th February 2019

Winter work on Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, Nancy Blackett, has progressed significantly, reports Clive Fisher. All of the antifouling has now been stripped, and priming of her hull has now begun. It was hard work …