Saturday’s weather in Suffolk mostly defied the dire predictions of the forecasters, and the AGM, followed by Julia Jones’ fascinating talk and Claudia Myatt’s artful masterclass, were mostly treated to summer-like sunshine, while those lucky …
Author Julia Jones declared the Nancy Blackett Trust AGM the official launch party for her new book "Ghosting Home", the final volume in her successful "Strong Winds" trilogy. Julia was the guest speaker at the …
With only a few days left to go until the Nancy Blackett Trust's 15th AGM and Summer Social, there are still a few remaining opportunities left for members to sail the Nancy Blackett during the …
Nancy Blackett is finally back home in her berth at Woolverstone, with no problems. Being at last able to take advantage of some viable sailing weather, Nancy Blackett, in the capable charge of Skipper Phil …
Nancy Blackett's brief appearance in a film is in the can. Two days of filming (mostly interiors) were completed at Woolverstone in February. These were followed by a trip down to the Medway for sailing …
Nancy Blackett and her crew have been out enjoying sailing all week, still as active on the water as ever, and 81 years young. They enjoyed taking part in some filming earlier in the week (with …
Leukaemia survivor Oliver Rofix gave his first talk about his Round Britain Challenge at the RYA Dinghy Show last weekend. The Nancy Blackett Trust partly sponsored him a year ago for his sailing challenge to recruit new donors for the Anthony Nolan …
Nancy Blackett's 2012 season had a freezing start today in a "Winter Holiday" setting. Looking very cold, yet picturesque, in the snow at Robertson's in Woodbridge, she is due to be fitted out later this …
Today is the final day for Swallows and Amazons on stage in Chichester, before the musical embarks for Scotland, where it is resumes the second stage of its national tour at the end of the …
A year ago, we were able to see the movie Swallow on display at the London International Boat Show. Sadly we had no such luck this year, but there was still plenty to see. Here’s …
"The Salt-Stained Book" & "A Ravelled Flag", by Julia Jones ("The Strong Winds Trilogy", parts 1 and 2) There was Stevenson, then Ransome… and now Julia Jones. Arthur Ransome used to say that behind every …
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