18/03/2018UncategorizedNick 80 views Welcome to the AOA60 Challenge Part 3This 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. Of what wood was the original Atalanta 26 mast and boom made? A102 Mast gets a full makeover at Suffolk Yacht harbour Hint 2. Which Atalanta spent a number of years moored in a submarine pen in France? Hint 3. Where are the AOA celebrating 60 years over the August Bank Holiday? Cobbs Quay, Poole Harbour West Mersea, Essex Hamble Point Marina, neare Southampton Suffolk Yacht Harbour, River Orwell, near Ipswich None Hint 4. What was the last sail number allocated to an Atalanta 26? Hint 5. Which Atalanta is based in New Zealand in 2018? Hint 6. How many layers of veneer are there in an Atalanta 26 hull? 7. Which boat motored and sailed from Birmingham to Amsterdam in 1968? Hint 8. What is the minimum depth of water in which a standard Atalanta 26 remain afloat? (Answer in inches - just the number, e.g. 36) Hint 9. What is the surname of the person who crossed the Atlantic Ocean single-handed in A146 in 1976? White Black Upton None Hint 10. In what London Hotel were the AGM dinners traditionally held in the late 20th century? Hint 11. Who was the first AOA Secretary? Charles Currey Harry Etchells Colin Twyman None Hint 12. How many layers of veneer are there in an Atalanta deck and coach roof? Hint 13. What is the surname of the Skipper on A115 with 2 young crew in 1975 when they crossed the Atlantic Ocean? Hint 14. What is the first recorded fleet race of Atalantas? Atalantas racing 1958 Round the Island Race 1955 Fastnet 1964 Cherbourg Cup 1962 East Coast Race None 15. Why is Atalanta 'Achates' special this year? Hint 16. Where might a sledge hammer be used during an Atalanta restoration? Riveting the hull Removing the windows The keel mechanism None Hint 17. Where can each boat’s definitive hull number be found? On the transom Main Bulkhead Under the mast-step Hint 18. How many layers of veneer are there in an Atalanta 31 hull? Hint 19. How many cabins are there in a Titania? 20. In what year was the Atalanta Trophy (wooden model) first awarded (for first Atalanta in the Round the Island Race)? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1921) The Atalanta Trophy - a wooden model of A12 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 3 today 25/08/2025. Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you. Name Email Time's up [qsm_leaderboard quiz=3]
