In the last edition of “Jibbooms and Bobstays” the Editor asked to see the first photos of the new yankee jib sail in use. The sail, provided from the will of Terry Absalom, one of the co-founders of the Nancy Blackett Trust, was hoisted in light winds on July 27th off Felixstowe and powered Nancy […]
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 Endeavour, Ark Royal, and views of and from the Spinnaker Tower, taken on July 1st 2008. Photo Credits: M Jacobson
Nancy Blackett left Dover today at 5:20am. The passage north was fast in generally good conditions, with a few rough patches, and allowed an unexpectedly early arrival home in Woolverstone at 5:30pm. Our thanks go out to the volunteer skippers and crews who have enabled Nancy to participate in such a fantastic voyage this Summer, […]
Our intrepid crew set sail from a much drier Eastbourne at 9:15am, sailing across almost benign seas, with moderate winds not exceeding force 5. A much pleasanter day than yesterday saw the Nancy Blackett arrive at Dover at 6:30pm, in time for a much deserved dinner. Tomorrow’s coastal forecast is for moderate-to-light winds, slight seas […]
Nancy Blackett left Brighton at 7am today, under cloudy skies with a light wind, and made Eastbourne at Noon. Although the sea and wind conditions were fine, the continuous rain meant the crew decided not to continue onwards after lunch. The forecasts indicate that the moderate seas and winds and heavy showers are likely to […]
The crew reunited late yesterday evening aboard Nancy Blackett, which had been patiently waiting for them in Brighton Marina. Today saw them have a leisurely time in the Marina, safely sheltered from the strong summer winds that have continued on and off for several days. If the weather looks promising, tomorrow morning may see an […]
It is hoped that Nancy will be at the AGM. Skipper Bryan Bonser has assembled a new crew to go aboard at Brighton next Monday afternoon, July 7th. Nancy has been left in Brighton Marina ready for sea except for provisioning fresh pemmican and grog. Departing early on Tuesday (weather permitting), that evening could see […]
As it happened, Saturday’s weather started out with rather calm conditions, so Nancy left Gosport at around 8:30am. After motoring along the Solent, the conditions seemed suitable for sailing, so she set off for Brighton. Later on the wind and sea picked up, turning the passage into a rather rough one. Nancy arrived at Brighton […]
Yesterday, the crew made it as far as… the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. Strong winds prevented Nancy from continuing eastwards, although the latest forecasts indicate a possible window of opportunity on Sunday. Nancy will also need to find a new (and cheaper) berth in the Solent area today, due to sudden high demand for berths, […]
Delayed by a gale at Brixham on Sunday, the Nancy Blackett was finally able to resume her return voyage on Monday, arriving at Weymouth on Monday night. Tuesday saw another daytime passage onward to Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, in 10 hours. Yesterday then saw a rather shorter 4-hour passage across the Solent to Gosport Marina. […]
Nancy Blackett has made a great start to the long passage back to Woolverstone from Falmouth. Skipper David Johnson and a full crew cruised to St Mawes, Plymouth, Salcombe and the Dart. Nancy is now is a secure MDL Marina at Brixham in Torbay. Ed Williams is unavoidably unable to continue the passage plan due […]
During her stay in Falmouth, Nancy Blackett has been boarded by well over one hundred keen visitors and, despite adverse weather at times, has given many the chance of sailing or motoring in and around the harbour. Her presence on the pontoon of the National Maritime Museum Cornwall added an extra dimension to the Museum’s […]
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