Events | The Nancy Blackett Trust

Sun Shines on Nancy’s 10th AGM

15th July 2007

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 …

Back on the East Coast

21st December 202530th June 2007

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 …

Journey to the Solent: Part 7

26th October 201424th May 2007

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 …

Solent Sailing is Highlight of 2007 Season

22nd February 202617th January 2007

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 …

Nancy Blackett at the London Boat Show

3rd February 20167th January 2007

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 Returns to Flushing

3rd February 201618th June 2006

Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sailed into the Dutch port of Vlissingen (Flushing) on the morning of 7 June, seventy years, almost to the day, after the author himself completed the same voyage in the same …

Gala AGM and Ransome Memorial Voyage are 2006’s Highlights

13th December 202520th March 2006

2006 is a year of special anniversaries, including the 75th anniversary of the building of Nancy Blackett, and the 10th anniversary of the launch of the original Nancy Blackett Appeal, which led to the formation …

A Very Special Year Ahead for Nancy

21st December 202517th December 2005

Double celebrations are in order next year, as not only does Nancy Blackett celebrate her 75th anniversary, but it is also the 10th anniversary of the Nancy Blackett Appeal, which resulted in the purchase of …

Nancy’s Historic Hillyard Visit: Press Coverage (part 2)

10th December 202522nd July 2005

Nancy Blackett’s historic visit to Hillyard’s boatyard in Littlehampton was later covered by ‘Practical Boatowner’. The article is entitled “Nancy Comes Home” and may be read here.

Nancy’s Historic Hillyard Visit: Press Coverage (part 1)

3rd September 202530th June 2005

Nancy Blackett’s historic visit to Hillyard’s boatyard in Littlehampton was covered in the local press. ‘Littlehampton Today’ published an article entitled “Nancy’s Amazon journey”, which may be read here.

Nancy Embarks on Her Epic Summer Season At Sea

10th December 202514th June 2005

Nancy Blackett’s epic summer voyage along the South Coast is under way, as one of the highlights of what is turning out to be a very special year, following the record-breaking circumnavigation by patron Ellen …