Nancy’s antifouling was carried out over the weekend by a small but enthusiastic working party of NBT members. The weather – Nancy was outdoors this year – was fine, sunny and a bit breezy and …
This year’s programme of events starts with the traditional anti-fouling weekend at Robertson’s yard, Woodbridge, from Saturday 21st March. The following weekend is for fitting out at Tide Mill Marina, Woodbridge, and finally sailing Nancy …
Nancy came out of the water on Monday October 20th at Robertson’s, Woodbridge, after a very long and successful season. Over 20 members helped with the laying-up party on Saturday 18th during the day at …
Bestselling children’s author Philip Pullman has included Arthur Ransome’s “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” amongst his 40 favourite books, a list compiled at the invitation of booksellers Waterstones for their Writer’s Table promotion. …
On her return voyage from Falmouth, Nancy Blackett spent a few days at the end of June in Gosport Marina, while waiting for suitable weather. Below are some photos of Gosport and Portsmouth Harbour, HMS …
The fifth and final in a series of photographs taken during Nancy Blackett’s visit to Falmouth during May 2008. May 26th: The Swallows and Amazons exhibition at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, and a final …
The fourth in a series of photographs taken during Nancy Blackett’s visit to Falmouth during May 2008. Nancy Blackett took visitors on trips across Falmouth Harbour to Flushing and back after the Arthur Ransome Society …
The third in a series of photographs taken during Nancy Blackett’s visit to Falmouth during May 2008. May 24th 2008: Nancy Blackett departs on a trip in the morning, Penryn Harbour, Nancy at twilight. Photo …
The second in a series of photographs taken during Nancy Blackett’s visit to Falmouth during May 2008. Attendees of the Arthur Ransome Society AGM were unable to visit the Helford River that afternoon as planned …
The first in a series of photographs taken during Nancy Blackett’s visit to Falmouth during May 2008. These photos show Nancy Blackett at the National Maritime Museum Cornwall on May 22nd 2008, including a visit …
For the first time, cast members from Eastern Angles’ production of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” went aboard the boat that inspired the play and the book from which it was adapted. Three …
