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. Which was the only Atalanta sheathed in Marglass during construction? Hint2. What is the length of a Dinky dinghy? 7 feet 6 inches7 feet8 feet9 feetHint3. How many Fulmars were built?124866192Hint4. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Keel Manual” about servicing the Atalanta keel mechanisms?Hint5. Why was the Atalanta 31 built?To provide greater accommodationFor racing successFor a Round the World cruise6. How much did a Fulmar cost originally, with sails but without engine?£450£935£1800£1500Hint7. When was the first Atalanta 31 completed? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1945)Hint8. Where did the Round the World voyage of the first Atalanta to cross the Atlantic come to a halt?Hint9. Why did Fairey introduce the Fairey Fulmar?Need for greater speedThey were running out of keelsThey were quicker to buildDemand for a cheaper and smaller AtalantaHint10. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Short History of the Atalanta” summarising the boats' and Association's development?Hint11. Which metal is the standard Atalanta 26 drop rudder made from? Hint12. What is the aft freeboard of an Atalanta 26 in inches? 30183624Hint13. How many Atalanta 31s were built?Hint14. 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 rightHint15. Who designed the Atalanta 31 hull? A31 HullAlan VinesAlan BurnardUffa FoxIan HoltHint16. Who were the Skipper and Crew on the first Atalanta Atlantic Ocean crossing? Tony Peck Alan Vines Capt. Urry John Riding Charles CurreyHint17. Which boat has had a wooden fillet fitted to raise the aft cabin roof? Hint18. Which boat was the first Atalanta to sail across the Atlantic?Hint19. Why did Fairey Marine discontinue production of the sailing yachts Atalanta 26, 31, Titania and Fulmar? They were running out of Agba veneerProduction costsOpportunity to develop the site as Waterside VillageThe lease on the factory was upHint20. When was the post of AOA Rear-Commodore created? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1999)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 24/09/2021. Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you. Name Email Time is Up! Time's upLeaderboard for AOA60 Challenge Part 2 1. turnstone-55% 2. meleager-50% 3. simon-45% 4. simon-40% 5. Website drifter-25%
