Nancy Blackett and her crew have been out enjoying sailing all week, still as active on the water as ever, and 81 years young. They enjoyed taking part in some filming earlier in the week (with at least 10 people onboard, and a large film support team on accompanying boats) before circumnavigating the Isle of Sheppey […]
Leukaemia survivor Oliver Rofix gave his first talk about his Round Britain Challenge at the RYA Dinghy Show last weekend. The Nancy Blackett Trust partly sponsored him a year ago for his sailing challenge to recruit new donors for the Anthony Nolan Trust. He completed his 2011 Round Britain Challenge in 215 days. You can watch our video of the highlights of his […]
Nancy Blackett's 2012 season had a freezing start today in a "Winter Holiday" setting. Looking very cold, yet picturesque, in the snow at Robertson's in Woodbridge, she is due to be fitted out later this week, in time to allow for a weekend return to her usual home at Woolverstone, as an early season adventure […]
Today is the final day for Swallows and Amazons on stage in Chichester, before the musical embarks for Scotland, where it is resumes the second stage of its national tour at the end of the month in Edinburgh. With the final two performances having long been sold out, we were there on Thursday. The touring […]
A year ago, we were able to see the movie Swallow on display at the London International Boat Show. Sadly we had no such luck this year, but there was still plenty to see. Here’s our album of some of the highlights from last weekend.
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at the Nancy Blackett Trust.
"The Salt-Stained Book" & "A Ravelled Flag", by Julia Jones ("The Strong Winds Trilogy", parts 1 and 2) There was Stevenson, then Ransome… and now Julia Jones. Arthur Ransome used to say that behind every storyteller stood another, and another, back into history. It was, in effect, how the lore of the tribe was both […]
The sailing season might be over for this year, but you can still help keep Nancy Blackett shipshape and get ready for Christmas with a little help from our shop. Nancy Blackett will benefit from whatever you choose for your Christmas gifts, from our choice of original art cards to teatowels and canvas bags. How to […]
An recent interview with Oliver Rofix by students of the Centre for Journalism at the University of Kent at Medway. Jolly Olly, Oliver Rofix from Laura Garcia on Vimeo.
Oliver Rofix onboard the Jolly Olly, berthing in St. Katherine Dock, London, 28th October 2011, having completed his Round Britain Challenge.
Oliver Rofix completes his Round Britain Challenge on 28th October 2011, by locking in to St Katherine Dock, London, onboard the Jolly Olly.
Oliver Rofix waits to enter St Katherine Dock, London, on 28th October 2011, to complete his Round Britain Challenge. onboard the Jolly Olly.
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