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1.8 Very curvy boat at AOA60 event, Levington (Photo Richard James)Not a straight line in her, accentuated by this view from the stern -
keelsKeels down on Colchide -
A long and varnished foredeck too!The shallow blister makes that varnished foredeck look very sleek -
lifting stropsKittiwake T6 being lifted by crane. Yes it is an aircraft carrier in the Mediteranean - the owner crewed on the carrier. -
Top off! (2)The new flush decked Atalanta -
Starting the tour at a model of the Floating HarbourWe had a guided tour of Underfall Yard which started at a model of the Floating Harbour and River Avon around Bristol -
AOA60 (21)A16 Dervorguila and A124 Helene sailing past Felxstowe Docks -
A128 August 1990. Drying out in Derrynane, Ireland, to fix a leak.A128 August 1990. Drying out in Derrynane, Ireland, to fix a leak. -
A110 assisting Land Rover Test a V8 LandroverRichard worked for Land Rover and was able to put a prototype V8 through its paces! -
Harry Budden takes A38 The Beaver across CanadaHarry Budden takes A38 The Beaver across Canada -
A113-Aku-leaves-the-River-HambleJohn Tunscall, John Peck's godson, waving goodbye, as Aku motors down Hamble river on the outset of her round the world voyage. -
F53 (5) 2006F53 Pilgrim tucked up safe and sound -
AOA60 (8)A16 Dervorguila, newly in the water after a few years of rest ashore -
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Sujanwiz at speed to windwardSujanwiz travelling fast to windward -
Faireys Boat Park image 5Ahead of their time, dry sailing the Atalantas like big dinghies -
“Gellie” at Portsoy 2nd July 1999"Gellie" at Portsoy 2nd July 1999
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| 22nd December - We’re back – apologies for the break in service I would like to apologise to all of our readers for the non-availability of the website in the past few days. A small change triggered some unexpected impacts on the site. I have now resolved the issues and spent time ... | |
| 28th November - James Wharram comments on the Atalanta, and the crew of A113 Aku UPDATED 28/11 after input from Hanneke Boon of Wharram Designs, including updates to Aku’s boat page Further to the article in November the December issue of Classic Boat includes an endorsement of the Atalanta’s capabilities from James Wharram. (James started ... | |
| 27th November - Adding photos to your blog improved A number of you highlighted difficulties in adding photos to your blog entries. With apologies for it having been a bit messy I have now made it more reliable. Or should I say I think I have – please ... |
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| PBO Article on post war yacht design referencing Uffa and the Atalanta 14th February Great little appraisal of yacht developments in the 1950s, and Uffa Fox’s contribution, on the PBO website. Sailing for All – the 1950s: a short history ... |  |
| F14 Noggin for sale £5,950 03rd February Noggin has had a great deal of work done in recent years by professional boatbuilder Alan Staley and the previous owner. She is wonderful condition, ... |  |
| A1 Restoration – The Final Push 22nd December I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text ... |  |
| Contact from Norbert FRADIN in Bordeaux 12th December I have today received a reply from Norbert Fradin of the Musée Mer Marine at Bordeaux. He briefly states that he is, unfortunately not capable ... | |
| Colchide’s rudder 09th December Colchide came out the water last week and I noticed that the rudder had some delamination cracks on the trailing edge. It has a 12mm ... |  |
| Memories of my Father’s boat 09th December Alan contacted us to enquire about the fate of A175 Inyoniamanzi (African for ‘Water Bird’). We were unable to provide much more information but ... |  |