Welcome to the AOA60 Challenge Part 2 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 Atalanta 31s were built?Hint2. 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 upHint3. 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 rightHint4. Why was the Atalanta 31 built? To provide greater accommodation For racing success For a Round the World cruise5. Which boat was the first Atalanta to sail across the Atlantic?Hint6. Who designed the Atalanta 31 hull? A31 Hull Alan Vines Alan Burnard Uffa Fox Ian HoltHint7. Which metal is the standard Atalanta 26 drop rudder made from? Hint8. Who were the Skipper and Crew on the first Atalanta Atlantic Ocean crossing? Tony Peck Alan Vines Capt. Urry John Riding Charles CurreyHint9. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Keel Manual” about servicing the Atalanta keel mechanisms?Hint10. What is the aft freeboard of an Atalanta 26 in inches? 30 18 36 24Hint11. Which boat has had a wooden fillet fitted to raise the aft cabin roof? Hint12. When was the post of AOA Rear-Commodore created? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1999)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 AtalantaHint14. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Short History of the Atalanta” summarising the boats' and Association's development?Hint15. When was the first Atalanta 31 completed? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1945)Hint16. Where did the Round the World voyage of the first Atalanta to cross the Atlantic come to a halt?Hint17. How much did a Fulmar cost originally, with sails but without engine?£450£935£1800£1500Hint18. Which was the only Atalanta sheathed in Marglass during construction? Hint19. How many Fulmars were built?124866192Hint20. What is the length of a Dinky dinghy? 7 feet 6 inches 7 feet 8 feet 9 feetHintIf 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 18/06/2019. Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you. Name Email Leaderboard for AOA60 Challenge Part 2 1. turnstone-55% 2. meleager-50% 3. Website drifter-25% 4. - 5. -
