Nancy Blackett’s proposed relaunch on 2nd June has been postponed, following a test dip in the launch cradle on the previous day. This revealed two small leaks, the result of her planks drying out during her prolonged period out of the water, exacerbated by the recent hot weather. The new plan is for her to […]

Following the recent relaxation of the Government’s Coronavirus ‘Lockdown’ Rules, and the resumption of work in Robertson’s Boatyard, Nancy Blackett is now scheduled to be relaunched on 2nd June. Her fitting-out will then be completed and she will be delivered to her summer berth at Woolverstone Marina. However under present circumstances, there is still no […]

A radio-controlled model of Nancy Blackett has now been completed thanks to four years’ work by modelmaker Pete Shires. The approximately 1/8th scale miniature masterpiece has a 3-channel radio control for the mainsail, rudder, and motor, and has already been successfully tested in slightly gusty weather. “She sails very well.” says Pete, “but she may […]