Now that the weather has settled somewhat, it looks as though Nancy Blackett will be able to make it to the Solent by the weekend. The current forecast is for light winds, which will allow …
The Nancy Blackett was due to leave Dover today at 11am in an attempt to complete the remain part of her voyage in one go. The heroic crew intended to take advantage of favourable tidal …
The Nancy Blackett will be spending the rest of the week in Dover due to the continuing adverse weather forecasts for high winds. The situation may be reviewed at the weekend, and will depend on …
The Nancy Blackett continues to take shelter in Dover from the strong winds, while the crew have taken advantage of the hospitality provided by the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club. There may be a short …
The Nancy Blackett completed the second leg of her voyage today, leaving Ramsgate early in the morning and arriving in Dover at lunchtime. An even stiffer wind than yesterday obliged the passage to be made …
The Nancy Blackett has started the 2007 season with a voyage to the Solent, in time for her appearance at the Arthur Ransome Society AGM from May 25th to 28th. Nancy arrived in Ramsgate Harbour …
South Coast members of the Nancy Blackett Trust will have a major chance to sail on Nancy Blackett in their local waters in late May and early June, when we attend the TARS International AGM at …
If you’re thinking of attending this year’s Collins Stewart London Boat Show (5-14 January, ExCel Centre) then don’t forget to visit the Classic Boat feature stand – it’s right at the East end of the …
Nancy Blackett, Arthur Ransome’s Hillyard, is 75 years old this year. To mark the occasion, the Nancy Blackett Trust has produced a souvenir cotton teatowel and a pack of notelets, which have been designed by …
Terry Absalom died on Saturday, 19 August following a long struggle with motor neurone disease. Terry was one of the founders of the Nancy Blackett Trust. His energy and enthusiasm were instrumental in getting things …
A trip on Nancy Blackett, August 5th to 12th 2006, by Margaret Richards. Sitting at home, looking at my road atlas, it all looked very simple… August 5th: We started at Woolverstone and moved a …
Not all who sail the Nancy Blackett are experienced – newcomers to sailing as well as newcomers to Nancy are always welcomed and catered for. All that is needed is to be a member of the …
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