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Isn’t That David Dimbleby?

22nd February 20261st December 2013

As the countdown continues to Nancy Blackett's next TV appearance, former Nancy Blackett Trust Chairman Peter Willis met David Dimbleby at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich last week. Mr Dimbleby gave a talk about his …

A Handover – and a Feast

31st October 202015th November 2013

Peter Willis stood down as chairman of the Nancy Blackett Trust after 17 years last Saturday – and the event was marked by a feast attended by over 50 members. Peter’s successor is Roger Sturge, …

More Seals of Approval for Nancy Blackett

8th November 2013

Two of Nancy Blackett's newest fans experienced the joy of sailing her last Saturday, carefully observed by at least one of the Orwell's resident seals. In the capable hands of John Smith and Andy Shuttleworth, …

Britain and the Sea – and Nancy – on the BBC

22nd February 20266th November 2013

The four-part series hosted by David Dimbleby titled "Britain and the Sea" begins airing on BBC1 at 9pm on Sunday 17th November. The programme on the East Coast featuring Nancy Blackett will be the last …

A New Look for Nancy Blackett’s Website

21st September 20211st November 2013

The Nancy Blackett Trust has a new-look website from today, providing an even smarter appearance and most importantly, a more accessible experience for its users. The new look replaces separate desktop and mobile themes with …

Nancy Blackett on new card and calendar…

16th October 2013

This image of Nancy Blackett by photographer Gill Moon is now available as a greeting card and in her 2014 East Coast Calendar. The photo shows Nancy sailing in Harwich Harbour, with skipper Bryan Bonser …

Meet the author! Julia Jones booksigning in Woodbridge…

7th December 201314th October 2013

Julia Jones will be signing copies of her new book "The Lion of Sole Bay" at the Woodbridge Cruising Club this Friday from 6pm. The event is being co-hosted by the Nancy Blackett Trust – …

Nancy Blackett’s September Cruise (with photos)

31st October 202012th October 2013

Nancy Blackett has had a busy autumn cruising season so far, with more to come. While she is due to embark on her official Autumn Cruise tomorrow, the recent change in the weather serves to …

It’s here! The new Julia Jones book…

7th December 20139th October 2013

"The Lion of Sole Bay", just published, is the latest novel from Julia Jones, author of the Ransome-inspired Strong Winds Trilogy. It is a standalone story focusing on Luke, Anna's half-brother from the trilogy. He …

Swallows and Amazons helping to sell iPad

1st November 201328th September 2013

This iPad advertisement on the London Underground features the ebook version of the new Vintage Classics edition of "Swallows and Amazons". If you would prefer it as a proper book – we've got it!

All Aboard – Schoolchildren Visit Nancy Blackett

22nd February 202625th September 2013

Last Thursday Nancy Blackett welcomed aboard a party of pupils from Brandeston Hall school near Woodbridge. They are currently reading "We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea" in class and their teacher James Loveridge had …

Photos: Around Pin Mill

31st October 202015th September 2013

Our photos of Pin Mill last Saturday, during and after the BBC’s filming of Nancy Blackett for David Dimbleby’s new TV series due in November 2013. View our Flickr photoset here.