In photos: Peter Duck’s launch at Woodbridge
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.
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The difference a month makes – Nancy Blackett’s restoration progress
Traditional boatbuilding is by its nature a slow process, much reliant on craft skills and hand tools, so checking in on Nancy Blackett’s restoration work after our last report reveals real progress. The main task – replacing the cockpit coaming and cabin side with a single 20-foot length of Brazilian mahogany – has been completed […]
Nancy Blackett’s midwinter in bits – again
Nancy Blackett is currently having extensive restoration work carried out for the second year in succession at King’s boatyard in Pin Mill. It’s part of a phased programme which started during last year’s winter lay-up with work on the port-side cockpit coaming and cabin side, plus adjacent areas. This required sourcing of Brazilian Mahogany (rare […]
Sophie Neville’s memories of sailing Swallow and Amazon more than fifty years ago
As the 50th Anniversary year of the original Swallows and Amazons film draws to a close, Sophie Neville looks back at the making of the film and forward to what still might be half-a-century on… “The smell is just the same.” Suzanna Hamilton began rowing me across Coniston Water from Bank Ground Farm, taking us […]
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the Nancy Blackett Trust
A Christmas message from the Nancy Blackett Trust… We wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all of our supporters, members, friends and followers. Thank you for your ongoing support and have a wonderful time. Art by Claudia Myatt
Read about the return of Selina King
Selina King – the yacht Arthur Ransome had built in 1938 to replace Nancy Blackett – did not have an easy life. Laid-up almost immediately during World War II, she was sold by Ransome, whose health had declined, almost immediately the war was over. She was taken to Bermuda, used as a charter boat, lost, […]
It’s Last Orders for your Nancy Blackett Christmas gifts!
It’s time for last orders for your Christmas gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop! Choose from our fabulous range of “Swallows and Amazons” and Nancy Blackett gifts, knowing that your purchases will go to a very good cause – keeping Nancy Blackett afloat and available for everyone! Please order your Christmas gifts by Sunday 15th December […]
See the Christmas Offers from the Nancy Blackett Shop
With Christmas upon us in just a few weeks’ time, here’s our handy guide to the Nancy Blackett Shop’s special Christmas offers. Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin – the definitive story of Nancy Blackett by Peter Willis, is on offer at 29% off. You can also try our special offer on […]
Christmas is coming – so here is our 3-for-£12 offer on Nancy Blackett Christmas cards
Grab hold of our special offer on Nancy Blackett Christmas cards and save 20% when buying three packs. You can buy three 10-card packs of our exclusive Christmas card designs (normally £5 each) for just £12 – saving 20%. Choose from either the “Three Ships”, “Christmas in the Shed” or “Santa Claus” designs – all are by marine artist […]
Nancy Blackett prepares for winter maintenance at Pin Mill
Nancy Blackett was lifted out of the water last Wednesday (October 16th) at Harry King’s Pin Mill boatyard to begin her winter lay-up. The previous Saturday a working party of Trust members had stripped her sails and cleared her of equipment, charts, old tins of soup, etc, in preparation. Her winter maintenance and restoration schedule […]
Nancy Blackett is back at London’s Classic Boat Festival this coming weekend
Nancy Blackett will be returning to the annual St Katherine Docks Classic Boat Festival in London this coming weekend – 7-8th September. This annual event has become a favourite date in her calendar, and once again she will be open for visitors to come aboard, meet knowledgeable crew members, learn the history of Arthur Ransome’s […]
Nancy Blackett heads home after an ’emotional’ Scarborough weekend
Nancy Blackett set out from Scarborough on Sunday afternoon and was in Wells-next-the-Sea, North Norfolk, by Monday morning. During her stay in Scarborough she was visited by members of the Bentley family, which had owned her for over a quarter of a century until 1988. Eunice, Bill Bentley’s widow, was brought alongside in a wheelchair […]
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