2006 is a year of special anniversaries, including the 75th anniversary of the building of Nancy Blackett, and the 10th anniversary of the launch of the original Nancy Blackett Appeal, which led to the formation of the Nancy Blackett Trust.

The two key events planned to celebrate these anniversaries are a special Gala AGM, to be held at the Royal Harwich Yacht Club from June 2nd-4th, which will be followed by a Ransome Memorial Voyage from Harwich to Vlissengen and cruising in Holland (and return) from June 5th-16th.

All Events in 2006:

September
09-10: Maritime Woodbridge/Heritage Open Days

May-August
Subject to demand: A variety of trips along the East Coast, and an additional trip to Holland (in August) – for details see end of page.

August
19-28: East Coast Classics, Walton-Alde (OGA)
13: Woodbridge Regatta, Woodbridge (subject to confirmation)

July
15-16: Swamazons, Hamford Water – OGA’s “Secret Water” dinghy event, including the Round Swallow Island Race

June
24: OGA Royal Hospital School Joint Event, Holbrook and Wrabness
16-18: Brigaff, Brightlingsea – OGA Weekend
05-16: Ransome Memorial Voyage, Harwich/Vlissingen/Holland (cruising)
02-04: Gala AGM/Nancy Blackett’s 75th Birthday, Royal Harwich Yacht Club (with short sailing trips)

May
20-26: Schools Week

April
21-23: Mate Training Weekend
10-11: Delivery Voyage
8-9: Working Party, Woodbridge

March
25-26: Working Party, Woodbridge

Additional Trips subject to demand:
Up, down, across and around
In addition to all the above, with dates to be arranged to suit crews, skippers and other events, we are planning a range of short, medium and long trips – locally (between the Deben and Brightlingsea) and further afield, north to the Broads, south to the Medway, and possibly a second voyage over to Holland, in August, depending on demand.

We also have invitations to meet up with the restored sailing smack Pioneer, being operated by OYT-East, and attend Woodbridge Regatta (13 August).

Note: All dates are subject to skipper and boat availability, and weather

To arrange a sail – assuming you’re already a member – phone or e-mail Judy Taylor to discuss your requirements and available dates.
Sailing Secretary: Judy Taylor
Phone: 01536 481895
E-mail: judypeter@thetaylors.f9.co.uk
Post: 19 The Square, Thorpe Malsor, Kettering NN14 1JP

Costs:
Nancy is operated as a club boat with members who sail contributing to the costs at the rate of £25 per person per day, with reductions for Work Credits, for Juniors and for day-sails (non-overnight).