An expedition to ‘Secret Water’ with Nancy Blackett
Skipper Clive Fisher tells of Nancy Blackett’s expedition to ‘Secret Water’ this week, and how the crew of three intrepid explorers narrowly escaped being marooned on the mud of the…
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Nancy Blackett’s East Coast summer sailing
Nancy Blackett and her crew departed from London on August 11th, travelling via Greenwich to visit the River Medway and Chatham, including the historic dockyard. The next leg was across the Thames…
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Watch Nancy Blackett on the River Thames
Here are two more videos from Nancy Blackett’s recent visit to London, filmed by Robin Sadler – the skipper on the trip to London. The first video is of…
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A Swallows and Amazons Weekend at Arnside
Last weekend Arnside Sailing Club hosted a Swallows and Amazons weekend, arranged by the Arthur Ransome Trust, where visitors were able to sail in Peggy Blackett, a replica of Arthur Ransome’s Coch-y-bonddhu.
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Video: Nancy Blackett goes to London
Watch our new video below of Nancy Blackett’s arrival in London last Friday (10th August), and see more about her visit here…
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Nancy Blackett in London, and Peggy Blackett at Arnside
One original Arthur Ransome boat, and one replica, will be viewable at opposite ends of the country today and this weekend respectively…
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Swallows and Amazons at Keswick – review and photos
Here’s a roundup of last Saturday’s (28th July) special screening of the 1974 “Swallows and Amazons” film in Keswick, with special guest Sophie Neville . Sophie played…
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In photos: Nancy Blackett beating up the Orwell
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett was in her element yesterday, beating up the River Orwell, as photographed by Mandy Durham…
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Join Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett at the Harwich Sea Festival
Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett will be open to visitors during the Harwich Sea Festival and Lifeboat Day on Saturday 29th July. Joining her for a day of nautical attractions and live entertainment are…