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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

22nd December 2013

A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our members, subscribers, followers and friends, from the Nancy Blackett Trust. May you have fair winds for good sailing in 2014. Artwork from cards by …

Video: Nancy Blackett in “Britain and the Sea”

5th September 201615th December 2013

You can now read our review and watch Nancy Blackett‘s brief appearance in episode 4 of “Britain and the Sea” below. First broadcast on BBC 1 on 8th December 2013, David Dimbleby introduced Pin Mill …

Nancy Blackett in “Britain and the Sea”: Screencaps

31st October 202013th December 2013

We now have a gallery of screencaps from Nancy Blackett’s appearance on “Britain and the Sea” last Sunday. View our photo album on Flickr.

A First-class Service from the Nancy Blackett Trust

12th December 2013

There is still time to order last-minute gifts from the Nancy Blackett Shop! Our 'Learn the Ropes' and the 'Ransome Boats' Teatowels have been popular this season, but we also have Christmas cards by Claudia …

The New Year starts here!

11th December 2013

Support Nancy Blackett and get ready for 2014 with our stunning Year Planner, now available in the Shop. Designed by Claudia Myatt, it's a generous A2 size on semi-stiff card (delivered rolled in a tube) …

See Nancy Blackett on TV again…

9th December 2013

If you missed seeing Nancy Blackett on TV last night, you can catch up if you have access to BBC iPlayer. Nancy Blackett appeared in the final episode of "Britiain and the Sea" with David …

Reminder: Nancy Blackett returns to our screens this evening

8th December 2013

This is just a brief reminder that Nancy Blackett returns to British television screens this evening as part of the final episode of "Britain and the Sea", with David Dimbleby. Nancy Blackett was filmed at …

Isn’t That David Dimbleby?

22nd February 20261st December 2013

As the countdown continues to Nancy Blackett's next TV appearance, former Nancy Blackett Trust Chairman Peter Willis met David Dimbleby at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich last week. Mr Dimbleby gave a talk about his …

A Handover – and a Feast

31st October 202015th November 2013

Peter Willis stood down as chairman of the Nancy Blackett Trust after 17 years last Saturday – and the event was marked by a feast attended by over 50 members. Peter’s successor is Roger Sturge, …

More Seals of Approval for Nancy Blackett

8th November 2013

Two of Nancy Blackett's newest fans experienced the joy of sailing her last Saturday, carefully observed by at least one of the Orwell's resident seals. In the capable hands of John Smith and Andy Shuttleworth, …

Britain and the Sea – and Nancy – on the BBC

22nd February 20266th November 2013

The four-part series hosted by David Dimbleby titled "Britain and the Sea" begins airing on BBC1 at 9pm on Sunday 17th November. The programme on the East Coast featuring Nancy Blackett will be the last …

A New Look for Nancy Blackett’s Website

21st September 20211st November 2013

The Nancy Blackett Trust has a new-look website from today, providing an even smarter appearance and most importantly, a more accessible experience for its users. The new look replaces separate desktop and mobile themes with …