Welcome to the AOA60 Challenge Part 2This part of the Challenge comprises 20 questions. You may complete the quiz as many times as you wish. The questions will be the same each time although they may appear in a different order to keep you on your toes. 1. Who designed the Atalanta 31 hull? A31 Hull Alan Vines Alan Burnard Uffa Fox Ian Holt HintHe worked for Fairey Marine 2. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Short History of the Atalanta” summarising the boats' and Association's development? HintHe was Hon.Sec for many years and had a mighty pen. 3. How much did a Fulmar cost originally, with sails but without engine? £450 £935 £1800 £1500 HintThe Fulmar cost less that half of an Atalanta! 4. What is the length of a Dinky dinghy? 7 feet 6 inches 7 feet 8 feet 9 feet HintThe Dinky would just fit upside down on the stern deck of an Atalanta, with a 'flap' in the transom to ease access to the aft cabin. 5. How many Fulmars were built? 12 48 66 192 HintThe Fulmar was second only to the Atalanta in terms of numbers built. 6. Which boat has had a wooden fillet fitted to raise the aft cabin roof? HintThe owner split the hull from the deck from the cockpit aft to insert a fillet and significantly increase the size of the rear cabin. 7. Which was the only Atalanta sheathed in Marglass during construction? HintThe boat was home completed by a member of the AOA 8. Which metal is the standard Atalanta 26 drop rudder made from? HintThe Americans and the British may struggle to agree on this one. 9. Why did Fairey Marine discontinue production of the sailing yachts Atalanta 26, 31, Titania and Fulmar? They were running out of Agba veneer Production costs Opportunity to develop the site as Waterside Village The lease on the factory was up HintThe early 60's were the beginning of the boom in fibreglass yachts (Pah!) 10. Who were the Skipper and Crew on the first Atalanta Atlantic Ocean crossing? Tony Peck Alan Vines Capt. Urry John Riding Charles Currey HintNone of the crew worked for Fairey Marine. 11. Why was the Atalanta 31 built? To provide greater accommodation For racing success For a Round the World cruise 12. Which boat was the first Atalanta to sail across the Atlantic? HintThe class was only 4 years old when two intrepid souls set off on a Circumnavigation, documented in the Bulletins. 13. Why did Fairey introduce the Fairey Fulmar? Need for greater speed They were running out of keels They were quicker to build Demand for a cheaper and smaller Atalanta Hint20' long, one keel, no aft cabin. (Check out the Design Page) 14. How many Atalanta 31s were built? HintLook at the class the other way for inspiration. 15. How long (in feet) was Sujanwiz, Alan Vines custom yacht which led to the Atalanta? (Answer format - just the number e.g. 16) A48, A1 and Sujanwiz on the right HintLonger than a Fulmar but not as long as an Atalanta 16. Where did the Round the World voyage of the first Atalanta to cross the Atlantic come to a halt? HintThey would not have won a Darwin award (http://www.darwinawards.com/) but might have come across him 17. When was the first Atalanta 31 completed? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1945) HintDemand for the Atlanta was falling sharply. 18. When was the post of AOA Rear-Commodore created? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1999) 19. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Keel Manual” about servicing the Atalanta keel mechanisms? HintHe helped us all to 'Catch the Wind' by ensuring our keels worked as they should. 20. What is the aft freeboard of an Atalanta 26 in inches? 30 18 36 24 HintThis aspect is asymptotic to the class itself. If you want to provide any comments on this stage of the quiz, please do so below. Thank you for taking part in our AOA60 Challenge Part 2 today 25/06/2022. Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you. Name Email Time's up [qsm_leaderboard quiz=2]
