Sailing Nancy

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …