Welcome to the Fairey Marine Atalanta Owners Association
The Fairey Atalanta Owners Association exists in support of the Fairey Marine yachts and their owners. If this is your first visit to the site, the About page provides an overview of and links to the content of the site.
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17/06/2018 Photo Showcase (click here for all photos)
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lifting stropsKittiwake T6 being lifted by crane. Yes it is an aircraft carrier in the Mediteranean - the owner crewed on the carrier. -
Faireys Boat Park image 5Fairey Marine Boatpark -
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SujanwizSujanwiz at speed -
Building Colchide 58-62 (6)Bernard and Wally Green -
A71 “Blue Jackaroo” on the sand at Ryde IOW (?)A71 "Blue Jackaroo" on the sand at Ryde IOW (?) -
A105 (7) Date unknown. Turning hull overA105 (7) Date unknown. Turning hull over -
A128 August 1990. Drying out in Derrynane, Ireland, to fix a leak.A128 August 1990. Drying out in Derrynane, Ireland, to fix a leak. -
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A110 assisting Land Rover Test a V8 LandroverRichard worked for Land Rover and was able to put a prototype V8 through its paces! -
IMG_20180305_125626The precarious bit - high enough to get the trailer out without touching the barrels or beams! -
A1 Atalanta on Kotora’s old trailerA1 sitting on Totora's old trailer which replaces traditional athwartship chocks with fore-and-aft rails on the bilge. -
Elissa Atalanta & AtalaFamilies afloat - Left to right, A61 Elissa A1 Atalanta & A48 Atala -
Jane Stearn at the helm of “Bluster”Jane Stearn at the helm of "Bluster" -
1957 A1 at Shalfleet Quay -
cover close-upA169 Deck Cover -
1.8 Very curvy boat at AOA60 event, Levington (Photo Richard James)1.8 Very curvy boat at AOA60 event, Levington (Photo Richard James)
Recent Forum Topics
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Atalanta 26 Trailer – Great design, mechanically challenged.
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Nick Phillips
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Builders plate Photograph
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Robbie Cormie
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A60 failed whipstaff tiller bearing
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Jonathan Reynolds in: Workshop
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Life Jackets and best before dates..
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Fairey Mary
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For sale A90
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Dominic Dobson
in: Spares & Equipment For Sale
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Is anyone else sailing in 2018 yet?
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Richard James in: The Bar
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Do I need a barn ?
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Doug Odgers in: The Bar
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Boom Roller Reefing
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Chris Green
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New website
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Peter Snowdon in: The Bar
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Pin Mill Barge Sail race
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Fairey Mary
in: The Bar
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- 6 months, 3 weeks ago
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How fast can we make an Atalanta
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Fairey Mary
in: The Bar
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Atalanta 26 Trailer – Great design, mechanically challenged.
Recent Boat Blog Posts
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Comment on A1 Restoration – Trailer by Nick Phillips
by Nick Phillips on 07/01/2019 at 16:18
Excellent work Mike. The trailer is as robust looking as Atalanta is curvy! I am fascinated by the supports on the trailer. Unusually for Atalanta […]
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A1 Restoration – Transom
by Mike Dixon on 07/01/2019 at 10:35
This is a post in the continuing story documenting the restoration of A1 Atalanta. See the overview and other posts by clicking on the staple-gun […]
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A1 Restoration – Trailer
by Mike Dixon on 06/01/2019 at 10:05
This is a post in the continuing story documenting the restoration of A1 Atalanta. See the overview and other posts by clicking on the staple-gun […]
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A1 Restoration – Hatches
by Mike Dixon on 05/01/2019 at 10:15
This is a post in the continuing story documenting the restoration of A1 Atalanta. See the overview and other posts by clicking on the staple-gun […]
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A1 Restoration – Hull veneering, tools and equipment
by Mike Dixon on 30/12/2018 at 09:05
This is a post in the continuing story documenting the restoration of A1 Atalanta. See the overview and other posts by clicking on the staple-gun […]
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Comment on A88 is in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada by Richard James
by Richard James on 26/12/2018 at 08:34
Hi Paul, Please could you post any photos of TENGA in 2018 here? It is always interesting to see what other Atalanta owners are doing with their […]
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Comment on A1 Restoration – Keel Support Brackets by Peter Snowdon
by Peter Snowdon on 23/12/2018 at 09:36
Wow Mike, respect. The work that I had to do on the keel assembly pales in comparison to what you achieved. […]
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A1 Restoration – Keel Support Brackets
by Mike Dixon on 20/12/2018 at 09:05
This is a post in the continuing story documenting the restoration of A1 Atalanta. See the overview and other posts by clicking on the staple-gun […]
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Comment on Restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ 2016 to 2019 by Bernard Marshall
by Bernard Marshall on 17/12/2018 at 13:11
superb work Mike! Just to start and keep going with all the challenges you faced and overcame. Makes me tired just thinking of taking so much on and […]
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Comment on Restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ 2016 to 2019 by murray reid
by murray reid on 23/11/2018 at 03:29
Mike Wow! Amazing job and excellent write up! Inspiring.... Murray A87 […]