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We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea – Japanese Style!

by Nancy Blackett

Look at what turned up in the post today: the Japanese edition of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”, published in two volumes. With thanks to Dr Naoya Umeda of the Department of Naval Architecture at Osaka University, and a long-time supporter of Nancy Blackett. If you’d like to help Nancy Blackett to last forever, […]

Nancy Blackett is safely home

by Nancy Blackett

Nancy Blackett is now safely home at Woolverstone and the season’s adventures can begin! Here she is passing Felixstowe Ferry (opposite Bawdsey Quay) this afternoon in a stiff breeze. She was rolling quite a bit when she crossed the Deben Bar shortly after high water.  Our thanks to Claudia Myatt, Neil Brookes and Rod Webb for […]

A Wet Fitting-Out, and New Members Days Cancelled

by Nancy Blackett

A good though very wet Fitting-Out and Social Day was held last Saturday, but unfortunately some fresh, though slight, damage was found on Nancy Blackett’s mast, after having initially been rigged and almost ready to go to sea. Consequently, the two New Members Days that were due to be held on April 16th and 23rd […]

Nancy Blackett’s 20th Anniversary Appeal Passes 20%

by Nancy Blackett
Nancy Blackett on the River Orwell by "KiimmyNomad"

Less than 20 days after the launch of the Nancy Blackett Trust’s 20th Anniversary Appeal, the amount raised has already exceeded 20% of the ultimate target of £20,000. Donations small and large have been gratefully received from members, friends and fans of Nancy Blackett and all things Arthur Ransome. The appeal marks the 20th anniversary […]

Events for Nancy Blackett’s 2016 Anniversaries

by Nancy Blackett

2016 is a year of special anniversaries, including the 85th anniversary of Nancy Blackett, and the 20th anniversary of the launch of the original Nancy Blackett Appeal, which led to the formation of the Nancy Blackett Trust. The Trust will be holding or attending a number of events over the course of the year, highlights of […]

Nancy Blackett Trust launches £20,000 20th Anniversary Appeal

by Nancy Blackett

Twenty years after the launch of the original appeal for funds to purchase and preserve Arthur Ransome’s boat Nancy Blackett, the Nancy Blackett Trust has opened a new appeal designed to secure the future of the historic vessel. The Trust needs to raise additional funds to cover a larger-than-usual repair bill following a recent survey, and […]

Nancy Blackett Returns to the Stage This Summer

by Nancy Blackett

The popular theatrical adaptation of Arthur Ransome’s “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” returns to the stage this summer.  The critically acclaimed play is produced by the Ipswich-based touring theatre company Eastern Angles, and first premiered in Ipswich in July 2008. Adapted by Nick Wood, it translates well to the stage and brings out the underlying humour of Ransome’s […]

Reading “Swallows and Amazons” – with Nancy Blackett

by Nancy Blackett

Many different editions of Arthur Ransome’s series of “Swallows and Amazons” stories have been published over the years, and we have a selection of the latest Vintage Classics and Red Fox paperbacks available from the Nancy Blackett Shop. The Vintage Classics paperback editions started being released in 2012, and feature a large, clear, easy-to-read typeface, all of Arthur […]

The Return of the Classic Nancy Blackett T-Shirt

by Nancy Blackett
The Classic Nancy Blackett T-shirt

Back after an absence of years, the Classic Nancy Blackett T-Shirt returns in style. With the traditional crossed flags and Goblin emblems, it is now available in red or white (and in other custom colours by special order) from the Nancy Blackett Shop. Don’t wait to wear it in the warmer months – why not […]

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