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Days to remember forever...

The Nancy Blackett Trust is a registered charity that sails and preserves the 90 year old wooden sailing yacht that was owned by the famous children's author, Arthur Ransome. The Trust has organised many activity days for young people over the years which provide a unique blend of education, literature, adventure activities, music and learning for children between ​9 and 14 years old.

​Nancy Blackett is based at Woolverstone Marina on the River Orwell and the activity days take place partly on Nancy herself but also outside and in a classroom with beautiful views of the estuary, its boats and its wildlife.

VISIT NANCY BLACKETT
LOCAL HISTORY AND WILDLIFE
KNOT-TYING
CODES AND FLAGS
MUSIC AND SEA SHANTIES
STORY-TELLING AND READINGS
PIRATE GAMES​
Click here for a 5 minute film made by ITV News in 2021 all about Nancy Blackett​ and the Trust to celebrate Nancy's 90th birthday
​ABOUT THE ACTIVITY DAYS
  • Activity Days are Free of Charge
  • Everyone needs to bring a packed lunch
  • We ask for a reasonable number of helpers to accompany groups
  • All our volunteers are DBS checked. Many are crew members for Nancy Blackett and are experienced sailors
People have enjoyed sailing on Nancy Blackett​ for over 90 years