Nancy Blackett’s Easter Adventure

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 a long-held childhood dream.

Marc has kindly posted the following photos from the weekend:

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Posted by Nancy Blackett on Saturday, 20 April 2019

Just a few photos of my weekend on Nancy Blackett sailing to Secret water. Andy Morley and 1 other thank you for making it a great weekend.

Posted by Marc Grimston on Sunday, 21 April 2019

Andy Morley also posted some of his own photos:

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Wolverstone to Secret Water (Walton Backwaters)

Posted by Andy Morley on Saturday, 20 April 2019

When the adventure was over, Marc wrote:

“Memories are wonderful. When I was a boy I had a chart of Secret Water on my wall in my bedroom and I was determined that one day I would sail into the magical haven. I never dreamed that it would be on Nancy Blackett – Ransome’s own boat! A huge thank you to John, Ian and Andy Morley for making it happen. It truly was a dream come true. I will be back.”

Memories are wonderful. When I was a boy I had a chart of Secret Water on my wall in my bedroom and I was determined…

Posted by Marc Grimston on Monday, 22 April 2019

Would you also like a chance to sail Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett in some of the locations featured in his books “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” and “Secret Water”?

You’ll need to join the Nancy Blackett Trust and enquire about available sailing dates and locations.