Our engineer, Mr Peter Norris, gave our new Nanni it’s first service yesterday, Friday 25th, with engine hours at 21.5. Arriving at 08.30, the full check and oil change was completed by 10.45. The new …
Over four days last weekend with Roger Taylor we put the new engine into use. Saturday was cold with force 6 North-easterly winds, so we worked aboard until late morning, before setting off in force …
This Saturday and Sunday (April 19th/20th) Nancy Blackett will be conducting engine running-in trials on the River Orwell, prior to departing on Sunday 27th for the Arthur Ransome Society’s AGM at Falmouth over the late …
Nancy Blackett still has vacancies for mates for the return legs of her Falmouth voyage, from Poole to Woolverstone (mid-June to early July). There are also great opportunities for crews for all stages of the …
This year’s big adventure is for the Nancy Blackett to return to the Cornish port of Falmouth. Timed to coincide with the TARS 2008 AGM and a special Arthur Ransome exhibition at the National Maritime …
The Nancy Blackett has just attended the second Woodbridge Maritime Festival. Already a modern tradition on the annual circuit, she received a good number of visitors, who were offered additional entertainment from Sabina Wallace-King on …
Environmentally-aware Arthur Ransome fans can now purchase this sturdy canvas shopping bag from our shop. It features an adaptation of last year’s special design (on both sides) by artist Claudia Myatt, which is still available …
Nancy Blackett’s plans to attend the Shipmate Classic Yacht Regatta at Hellevoetsluis this week are in tatters after encountering extremely rough weather during the crossing of the North Sea. An adverse weather forecast has also …
The summer sun came out just in time for the 10th AGM of the Nancy Blackett Trust on Saturday 7th. Following a typically unsettled start to the summer, Nancy was able to take visitors on …
Nancy Blackett has safely made it back to the East Coast after last month’s adventures, and is now on schedule to complete her planned events for the rest of the season. Nancy will be available …
The Nancy Blackett will be berthed in Warsash on Saturday and Sunday and open to visitors on both days. Her visit coincides with the AGM and International Gathering of the Arthur Ransome Society at the …
The Nancy Blackett has at last made it to the Solent. Calm weather meant the 70-mile trip was completed under power, having travelled non-stop from Dover to arrive today in Cowes in time for lunch …
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