In 2022, Swallow, the dinghy that starred in the original film Swallows and Amazons was on display at the Southampton International Boat Show, greeting families as they arrive.
Sophie Neville gave talks on filming afloat and the movie was made on location in the Lake District fifty years ago.
Over 103,000 people visit the show. Although busy, it did not feel crowded. There is a lot to see and do.
Thanks to the help of excellent technicians, presentations proved popular, with ‘inspiring talks on the Foredeck Stage’.
Sophie signed copies of ‘The Making of Swallows and Amazons‘ at Future Publishing’s corner stand.
“It was a great opportunity to meet film fans, readers and feature writers.”
You can find a four-page feature on Swallow in Practical Boat Owner magazine.
You can apply to The Arthur Ransome Society to take Swallow or Amazon out yourself on the Norfolk Broads next summer.
If you are unable to get to the Southampton International Boat Show this year, you can watch an in-depth interview released this week by Your Take:
Sophie Neville 
What a brilliant event! I’m sorry I won’t be able to get down to see any of it but my thoughts will be with you on Saturday, 3pm; I hope it goes really well, in fact I’m sure it will.
Thanks so much. We had such FUN last Saturday. We left feeling quite elated.
Will do!
I love being at the show.