Why You Should Join the Trust
Built in 1931, Nancy Blackett is the 28-foot cutter that inspired Arthur Ransome’s beloved fictional yacht Goblin in his classic novel We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea.
Today, with almost 30 years of stewardship, the Nancy Blackett Trust ensures she remains seaworthy, authentic, and accessible. We don’t keep her in a museum – we keep her sailing, allowing you, as a member, the chance to experience the same magic that Ransome did decades ago.
“She is not just a boat. She is a character loved by generations of readers.”
What You Get as a Member
“As a member, you’re not just supporting a charity – you’re joining a community dedicated to maritime history and literary magic.”
Join Today
Annual Membership for £25 per year
- Covers you and your immediate family, for one year from your date of joining or renewal, with optional automatic renewal to ensure your benefits never lapse.
- You will receive details of how you can access your Welcome Pack in a confirmation e-mail, after your payment has been received.
- Membership can be gifted to a friend or family member.
- You can cancel your membership at any time through our member portal. You’ll keep all benefits for the period that you have already paid for.
Header image: Nancy Blackett at Woolverstone, June 2012. Credit: I. Jacobson.
Page image: Nancy Blackett, Sophie Neville and crew at Lymington, May 2013. Credit: Simon Williams-Thomas.