The AOA is 60

Welcome to the AOA60 Challenge Part 3

This 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. 

How many layers of veneer are there in an Atalanta 26 hull?

2. 

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
The Atalanta Trophy - a wooden model of A12

3. 

How many layers of veneer are there in an Atalanta 31 hull?

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4. 

Where might a sledge hammer be used during an Atalanta restoration?

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5. 

Which Atalanta spent a number of years moored in a submarine pen in France?


 


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6. 

What is the surname of the Skipper on  A115 with 2 young crew in 1975 when they crossed the Atlantic Ocean?

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7. 

What is the first recorded fleet race of Atalantas? 



Race hamble Atalantas racing

8. 

What is the surname of the person who crossed the Atlantic Ocean single-handed in A146 in 1976?

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9. 

What was the last sail number allocated to an Atalanta 26?

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10. 

How many cabins are there in a Titania?

11. 

In what London Hotel were the AGM dinners traditionally held in the late 20th century? 


 


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12. 

Which Atalanta is based in New Zealand in 2018?


 



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13. 

Which boat motored and sailed from Birmingham to Amsterdam in 1968?

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14. 

Where can each boat’s definitive hull number be found?

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15. 

How many layers of veneer are there in an Atalanta deck and coach roof?

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16. 

Of what wood was the original Atalanta 26 mast and boom made?



A102 Mast gets a full makeover at Suffolk Yacht harbour A102 Mast gets a full makeover at Suffolk Yacht harbour

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17. 

Who was the first AOA Secretary?

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18. 

Why is Atalanta 'Achates' special this year?


 


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19. 

What is the minimum depth of water in which a standard Atalanta 26 remain afloat? (Answer in inches - just the number, e.g. 36)

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20. 

Where are the AOA celebrating 60 years over the August Bank Holiday?


 


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Thank you for taking part in our AOA60 Challenge Part 3 today 22/12/2024.
Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you.

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