Comments for The Nancy Blackett Trust http://nancyblackett.org - caring for Arthur Ransome's Nancy Blackett Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:10:44 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Book Review: The Salt-Stained Book & A Ravelled Flag by David Radcliffehttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/12/06/book-review-the-salt-stained-book-a-ravelled-flag/comment-page-1/#comment-154 David Radcliffe Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:10:44 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1499#comment-154 I enjoyed the first book very much, but found the 2nd one a bit dark, although good reading. I look forward to the final part. I enjoyed the first book very much, but found the 2nd one a bit dark, although good reading. I look forward to the final part.

]]> Comment on Nancy Blackett’s Autumn Cruise so far… by John Smithhttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/10/10/nancy-blacketts-autumn-cruise-so-far/comment-page-1/#comment-153 John Smith Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:54:25 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1332#comment-153 In part, that was a wind-up from Bryan, as they were really tucked up in Woolverstone and went to Flatford Mill by car! Their plans for the rest of the week are as written OK though. In part, that was a wind-up from Bryan, as they were really tucked up in Woolverstone and went to Flatford Mill by car! Their plans for the rest of the week are as written OK though.

]]> Comment on Oliver Rofix and Claudia Myatt at the Southampton Boat Show by Lindsay Bwhttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/09/25/oliver-rofix-and-claudia-myatt-at-the-southampton-boat-show/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Lindsay Bw Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:54:42 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1266#comment-152 Good on you Jolly Olly! Good on you Jolly Olly!

]]> Comment on Nancy Blackett is London-bound by Nancy Blacketthttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/09/05/nancy-blackett-is-london-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-151 Nancy Blackett Sat, 10 Sep 2011 10:38:54 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1239#comment-151 We managed to get up to St Kat's for the 1st lock opening, just after 11 am, and time to clean up ready for last nights party. Prime position too, right alongside the main pontoon, so anyone in London this weekend, do drop by and say hello. Likely to be there for a few extra days after the weekend as weather still not looking good for the return passge. We managed to get up to St Kat’s for the 1st lock opening, just after 11 am, and time to clean up ready for last nights party. Prime position too, right alongside the main pontoon, so anyone in London this weekend, do drop by and say hello. Likely to be there for a few extra days after the weekend as weather still not looking good for the return passge.

]]> Comment on Nancy Blackett is London-bound by Lindsay Bwhttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/09/05/nancy-blackett-is-london-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Lindsay Bw Sat, 10 Sep 2011 01:32:45 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1239#comment-150 Trust Nancy arrive in time for the party! Have fun Trust Nancy arrive in time for the party! Have fun

]]> Comment on Nancy Blackett is London-bound by Nancy Blacketthttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/09/05/nancy-blackett-is-london-bound/comment-page-1/#comment-149 Nancy Blackett Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:57:14 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1239#comment-149 Now in London and enjoying a great party in St Katherines Dock. Now in London and enjoying a great party in St Katherines Dock.

]]> Comment on Our AGM – two of everything! by Sophie Nevillehttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/07/18/our-agm-two-of-everything/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Sophie Neville Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:51:38 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=934#comment-146 Many thanks to Mark and all those who made it possible for us to sail Swallow on the Owell. It was amazing. Once out on the open water we sped along and had a wonderful time despite the grey skies. I also loved our evening sail in The Nancy Blackett. Please let me know if you ever plan on bringing her to the Solent. All I can think of is how much I would like to spend time aboard her again. No wonder she was such a inspiration to Arthur Ransome. Sailing Swallow really impacted one of the teenagers I brought along who had previously been rather put off sailing. She loved it, despite going out in the pouring rain, and has signed up to sail The Nancy Blackett with her cousin this September. Many thanks again, Sophie Many thanks to Mark and all those who made it possible for us to sail Swallow on the Owell. It was amazing. Once out on the open water we sped along and had a wonderful time despite the grey skies.

I also loved our evening sail in The Nancy Blackett. Please let me know if you ever plan on bringing her to the Solent. All I can think of is how much I would like to spend time aboard her again. No wonder she was such a inspiration to Arthur Ransome.

Sailing Swallow really impacted one of the teenagers I brought along who had previously been rather put off sailing. She loved it, despite going out in the pouring rain, and has signed up to sail The Nancy Blackett with her cousin this September.

Many thanks again, Sophie

]]> Comment on Missive from Middelburg by Helen Lewishttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/08/04/missive-from-middelburg/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Helen Lewis Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:10:27 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1141#comment-129 An update on arriving in Middleburg:- just after expertly mooring stern-to in a box mooring we were able to crowd around the little radio and tune in to Radio 4 on long wave for 'Paddling with Peter Duck'. it was very exciting hearing one's own voice and those of many friends coming out of the ether! Listening to Peter Willis talking about Nancy while stting on her coach roof in Holland was more than a bit special. An update on arriving in Middleburg:- just after expertly mooring stern-to in a box mooring we were able to crowd around the little radio and tune in to Radio 4 on long wave for 'Paddling with Peter Duck'. it was very exciting hearing one's own voice and those of many friends coming out of the ether! Listening to Peter Willis talking about Nancy while stting on her coach roof in Holland was more than a bit special.

]]> Comment on Sailing Swallow with Claudia and Sophie by Sophie Nevillehttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/07/24/sailing-swallow-with-claudia-and-sophie/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Sophie Neville Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:32:45 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1009#comment-128 This looks all a bit doddery as the wind was swirling around us, unable to make up its mind where it was blowing, but once off we had a fantistic sail despite the grey skies and threat of rain. Many thanks to Mark for his excellent tuition and for his endless enthusiasm. Swallow is a real star and I am sure will bring great joy to many. She is a boat anyone would love to sailing but do also grab the chance to row her like Titty and Roger. It's great fun. This looks all a bit doddery as the wind was swirling around us, unable to make up its mind where it was blowing, but once off we had a fantistic sail despite the grey skies and threat of rain. Many thanks to Mark for his excellent tuition and for his endless enthusiasm. Swallow is a real star and I am sure will bring great joy to many. She is a boat anyone would love to sailing but do also grab the chance to row her like Titty and Roger. It's great fun.

]]> Comment on Nancy Blackett safely home by Peter Dowdenhttp://nancyblackett.org/site/2011/08/07/nancy-blackett-safely-home/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Peter Dowden Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:04:23 +0000 http://nancyblackett.org/?p=1143#comment-127 From Holland to Harwich is thirty five leagues. From Holland to Harwich is thirty five leagues.

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