Is Nancy Blackett’s crew whistling for a wind? Skipper Ian McGlynn writes: “We had no wind this afternoon, but spent a pleasant morning exploring Zierikzee. We are now in Wemeldinge after…
Nancy Blackett and her crew arrived at Zierikzee on Schouwen-Duiveland this afternoon, as skipper Ian McGlynn writes: “We arrived in Zierikzee this afternoon. All is well but it is very hot…
Today’s dispatch from skipper Ian McGlynn reads: “We left Veere this morning at 10:30 with local writer Veronica Frenks on board to do an article on Nancy Blackett. There was no wind in…
Today was an easy day for Nancy Blackett and her new crew. Skipper Ian McGlynn writes: “We left Middelburg at the 10:15am bridge opening. At 12:15 pm we were moored in Veere and spent the…
Today was a changeover day for Nancy Blackett and crew in Middelburg, in glorious summer sunshine. Sophie Neville joins our crew for this third week, and Vlissingen resident Veronica Frenks managed…
The second edition of Sophie Neville’s “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)” is now available from the Nancy Blackett Shop. The newly revised edition has just been published…
Last time I gave a Q&A about the 1974 movie of ‘Swallow and Amazons’ at a cinema, I was interviewed by the actress Diana Quick, which was wonderful as she was so easy to talk to. She asked a few questions …
Following last weekend’s hugely anticipated and popular Arthur Ransome Pin Mill Jamboree, here are some selected comments and photos of the event from the Nancy Blackett Trust’s social…
We’re getting excited about an event that’s happening here in the Lakes later this summer which will stir longings for everyone who’s ever wanted to run away to a desert island.