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Atalanta – more than the sum of her parts?2022 April - The following paper was conceived in the cabin of an Atalanta during the East Coast Cruise in 2021. New owner Jim Sumberg was reviewing the innovations within the Atalanta and its part in commercial and social development after the war. As part of celebrating the life and works of Uffa Fox this year the ideas ...Comments: | |
Elle A169 – Dell Quay 20242024 July - Elle A169 - Dell Quay 2024Comments: | |
Sailing again2024 May - I’m very pleased to report – we are sailing again. Me, my kids and my friends Colin and Ross have just been out this afternoon, after sailing Zambra round to Queenborough on Monday. We had some false starts, and an incident with a seacock nearly sunk (!) the whole project but with a bit of a ...Comments: | |
Forepeak2024 May - Sugar Plum has a new bullseye light in her forepeak. What a difference that has made.Comments: | |
Zambra leaves the workshop2024 May - It’s exciting times in Kent, as Zambra is making the final stages of her long journey back to the sea. After ten long years of intermittent restoration, it was wonderful to see her out side again. She was moved out of the workshop on some homemade skates, mostly due to the machinery skates not turning up ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Prototype Acquired by Cowes Classic Boat Museum2024 February - A1 Atalanta was delivered to the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes by Mike Dixon and Nick Phillips at the end of last week. This is great news for the Museum and for the future of the Atalanta, ensuring that the Atalanta’s place in yachting history and the unique features of the class will be ...Comments: | |
Featured Boat: A31-04 Gellie2024 February - A31-4 Gellie is one of the twelve Atalanta 31s completed. She was 60 years old in 2023! Four other Atalanta 31s are still sailing or being restored. The Atalanta 31 was a development of the Atalanta 26 by Fairey Marine’s own designer Alan Burnard. The boat provided more comfort and greater headroom throughout the ...Comments: | |
Fairey Falcon for sale on Facebook2024 January - Just seen this on Facebook. A rather nice-looking Fairey Falcon available near Chichester. If you use facebook its worth having a look just to see the photographs. 1959 Fairey Falcon for SaleComments: | |
A modern take on the spirit of Arthur Ransome’s John, Susan, Titty and Roger2024 January - I have to admit to being a bit taken with Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons stories. As a child, as an adult, and now as a Grandad. I learnt the ‘right’ way to do many sailing evolutions from the books. However, the language, writing style and even the adventures have meant that my ...Comments: | |
Bordeaux submarine pen article (A35)2024 January - Saw this article in atlantic magazine. June 2001 edition. Thank you very much to Mike for taking the trouble to post the article on the website. We are always excited to receive new information about any of the boats. There is a crude translation below (corrections gratefully received) and I throughly recommend viewing the video of ...Comments: | |
A161 Amber Ellen creates Facebook Stir2024 January - Amber Ellen was spotted by a sailing enthusiast in Aberdeen. They posted a photo and there ensued a variety of comments. It appears that whilst most are appreciative of Atalantas there are some that are not :-(( If you are a Facebook user I recommend joining the Uffa Fox Designs group which often has ...Comments: | |
31-4 Gellie – a ‘new’ engine for 20242023 December - This follows on from Ian’s excellent four-page article in the 2023-2024 Bulletin: Ian had left Brough Haven in good time for the Uffa Fox 50 year event in the IOW on 20th August 2022. However his unpainted Isuzu engine has corroded underneath due to the salt water and a hole appeared in the sump. All the engine ...Comments: | |
Cleaning Bilge2023 December - I know I have asked similar about ‘Bilgex’ for my bilge below engine, now that engine is out. I have Bilgexed , but more needs to be done before applying bilge paint. So, do I carry on with Bilgex or give it all a good scrub with white spirit ?Comments: | |
A104 Arosa2023 December - A104 Arosa needs a new home. Arosa is currently sitting on a roadworthy galvanised four wheel trailer, between Edinburgh & North Berwick. Good mainsail and genoa, some older jibs and genoa, spinnaker and pole. New gas stove in galley. Yanmar 1GM10 diesel needs some attention – either a head gasket problem or an oil leak. Aft cabin deck is a ...Comments: | |
Uffa – Yachting’s Eccentric Genius. New biography and a play2023 October - Uffa – Yachting’s Eccentric Genius by Malcolm TurnerISBN: 978-1-9144893-5-8256 Pages100 illustrations229 x 152 x 25 mmPublisher: Sun RiseMore information “Uffa Fox was the most influential designer in yacht racing history. His ‘planing’ dinghies and keel boats were infinitely faster and more seaworthy than the older, heavier boats which had dominated the sport since the late nineteenth century. Always much more than a ...Comments: | |
Small victories2023 October - New sea toilet finally found for Zambra! After many hours trying to chase out holes in the rusted u-bend of the Simpson Lawrence sea toilet, I found one on eBay in a much better state. It fits in the same location, so with a bit of new plumbing and some new seals, that’s one off ...Comments: | |
The modern world catches up with Fairey Marine?2023 September - Swallow Yachts has produced stylish and practical water-ballasted yachts for many years. The wood-epoxy construction, rig options, performance and performance have made them popular. And this year they have re-interpreted the brief that Alan Vines laid out for Fairey Marine and Uffa Fox: A fast, trailable, seaworthy family cruising yacht. The Bay Cruiser 26 is a fascinating ...Comments: | |
A68 Curlew Atalanta For Sale2023 September - Currently located at Glasson Sailing Club, Glasson Dock, Lancaster. Much loved Atalanta. Selling as part of my late father-in-law’s estate. Last registered 2000.Not been sailed since the beginning of COVID-19. Will try to detail as much as I can but I am no expert on the Atalantas and only have the knowledge I have from crewing on her. Firstly. ...Comments: | |
‘Sailor and Cowboy’ – book added to Archive2023 September - We came across this book recently by Finn Ziem after someone found his Youtube video about crossing the Atlantic – twice – in 1980 and 1981. Book description: This is the story of an adventurous young man who was not content to read about the exploits of other adventurers. At the age of sixteen, he went to sea, and ...Comments: | |
A170 Butterfly across the Atlantic 19802023 September - All images on this page are the copyright of Finn Ziem, from within the Youtube video below. We have just heard about Norwegian Finn Ziem’s double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in A170 Butterfly. From August 1980 to August 1981they covered over 11,000 nm. His route was UK – Tenerife – Antigua – St Thomas ...Comments: | |
Afloat2023 September - This year we finally made it back onto the water. A berth on the Tamar became available in early August. This was followed by a rush to finish a few jobs on Harrier and the rest fell into place. It is wonderful to be on the water again and the family are enjoying BBQs and cups of ...Comments: | |
Helene is for sale – £4500 or best offer – SOLD2023 August - A124 Helene — a British Classic with a Big Personality — is offered for sale. She is sound, well looked after and a pleasure to sail. Very comfortable cockpit. Helene has benefited from extensive work and improvements over the last 15 or so years, all of which are well documented. Most recent improvements include: work ...Comments: | |
Blue Jackaroo for sale.2023 August - Blue Jackaroo for sale on Ebay for a poundComments: | |
Restoration update pt22023 July - Busy weekend actually bolting fittings on.. such a good feeling ! Helpful working where I do ,enables me to think through jobs and get them right first time. On a different note And off topic . A Picture of the project that I was working on at work. Overall cost circa 200k+ Only Bugatti boat left in ...Comments: | |
Restoration update2023 July - Final fitment of Engine bearers Brackets and nuts and bolts all in 316 s/s. Chain plates trial fitted Today fitted only one tricky and messy job with Butyl sealer..I have found brake cleaner cleans this up very well without damaging paintwork. Spreader brackets shaped for mast up sweep angle of 6 degrees..Comments: | |
Fairey Marine – ‘Disruptors’?2023 July - With the introduction of the Atalanta, was Fairey Marine a ‘disruptor’? Jim Sumberg and Nick PhillipsMARCH 2023 In today’s business world being recognised as a ‘disruptor’ is a badge of honour (and sometimes a ticket to riches). Disruptors see opportunities in mature markets, opportunities they seek to exploit by introducing new technology, new business models and/or new ...Comments: | |
Playing with Metal2023 July - Trial fit of Engine Bearers and associated brackets and Chain plates..Comments: | |
AOA 2023 Ore and Alde Cruise: The Unbelievable Truth2023 July - The cruising log is a unique literary genre, and can take many forms. Part fact and part fiction, a log can be as tedious as a week in the Horse Latitudes and/or as dramatic as a lee shore in a heavy gale.Here we have a log relating to the AOA July 2023 cruise to the ...Comments: | |
Alde & Ore Rally – Diversion2023 July - We left Wrabness at 4 on Thursday and spent the night in Hamford Water. Weather fantastic and the Backwaters magic. This morning we sailed out and up the coast choosing to divert to the Deben given SWly wind forecast for Sunday Monday. Fantastic sail to the Haven buoy sailing into the river at half tide. Up ...Comments: | |
FULMAR Trailer sailer For Sale £37502023 July - FAIREY FULMAR 20 ft Sitting in Owlesbury near Winchester. Compact, trailable, sailing cruiser with remarkable internal space, having four 6ft 6in berths Head room 5ft 9in. Ready to sail this summer. Petter 6HP marine diesel engine, with electric start. (Recent service) Roller reefing head sail Roller reefing main sail Spinnaker Auto helm tiller mate NASA compass & magnetic compass NASA log NASA depth Garmin GPS VHF radio Wind instruments Sea loo. 2 ...Comments: | |
Two Atalantas on the River Stour together on Midsummer’s day2023 June - A89 Colchide and A124 Helene arranged to meet on the River Stour on Midsummer’s day. Is this the first time two Atalantas have sailed together this year?Comments: | |
Poor Seamanship2023 June - Spot the poor seamanship!Comments: | |
Challenging2023 June - Sugar Plum doing some challenging pilotage in the North Channel of Loch Moidart.Comments: | |
Helene’s cabin update2023 May - This spring the painters and decorators had a go at updating Helene’s cabin. Interesting comparison with Nick’s 2015 photo below.Comments: | |
New mylar keel gaskets2023 May - Following work this spring to address water ingress along the bottom of Helene’s keel boxes, new slot gaskets were installed using Hawk 150mm mylar gasket material obtained from RS Sailing. The badly corroded steel bands running along the sides were replaced with 1 inch grey PVC convex keel rubbing streak from Seaware. The same material ...Comments: | |
Feli broken up.2023 April - A48 Feli has been broken up. She sank at her moring in 2015 during a storm. I got her re floated and took her out of the water. Unfortunately the stern was badly damaged and she sat for a few years on the trailer. She was checked recently and found to be quite rotten in a ...Comments: | |
Two Keels – Quiz 1st April 6pm2023 March - A casual get together in the Zoom bar of the ‘Two Keels Inn’. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Open to anyone who wants to come along. This year we are planning to hone your mental agility with a Quiz set by Master-Quiz-Maker Greg. See the questions here Here is your ticket to be shown to the door staff. Two Keels ...Comments: | |
Centre line repairs2023 March - Over the last several years water has leaked into Helene’s forward cabin. The amount was relatively small – more annoying than anything else – but something was not right. Everything pointed to the sand keel and what was beneath it, so in the autumn it was removed in its entirety. The screws holding the sand ...Comments: | |
A77 under sail2023 February - Photo of A77 Blue Goose sailing.Comments: | |
Mallette promoted anew to restoring and still married/spliced.2023 February - Thanks for the resources over the years. Word to the wise: It would have been easier to buy one in better condition! Should you undertake a similar restoration be prepared for Christs of effort and gales of headwind from every quarter. Best to attempt it with a partner rather than solo.Comments: | |
WINTER COVER – DIY2023 January - I did learn before I bought A90 that the enemy of an Atalanta was not sea water but rain. So off to Sturminster Newton and Hansons’ massive material warehouse. Then bumping back down to South Dorset with a 20 metre bolt of Plastic Coated Polyester in the back of the car. The dining/sewing room would not accommodate one ...Comments: | |
Repairs to top sides2022 December - The Uffa fox event was the perfect excuse for me to finally address the top-sides. Mary was in good condition when I took over her care. But the paint had definitely gone powdery and lifted in places. Maintenance, like the tax man and must be paid. I have not been looking forward to this but the ...Comments: | |
Does anyone own Baby Seal?2022 November - Hi. Does anyone own Baby Seal? I would love to hear that she is still around. My Uncle, John Berry of HM Coastguard in Margate, Spurn Point and Liverpool, bought this boat from Fairey, possibly her first main owner and named her Baby Seal. I have some photos of her (posted) at Fairey Marine and ...Comments: | |
A3 Andana and A137 Baby Seal2022 November - This photo was found in my late Uncles records. He owned Baby Seal and look like this might be a rare photo of A3…!Comments: | |
First owner2022 November - My father Dr Francis George Elvins was the first owner, from 1960 until 1971 when he died. He kept her moored on Wareham Quay, Dorset where he lived. He crossed the channel to Cherbourg and to Morlaix, where he lowered the mast so they could travel up the canals. He named her Sabrina after the ...Comments: | |
Winter Quarters, 2021/222022 November - This is a late, but nevertheless. Helene was lifted on 18 October 2021 at Mistley Marine on the River Stour in Essex. It proved to be a somewhat quirky but very pleasant winter quarters. Over the next 6.5 months the following works were undertaken: New top-loading primary fuel filter & new fuel lines installed under port-side cockpit ...Comments: | |
Atlantic crossing A115 moves South with new owner2022 November - We are delighted to hear that A115 ‘Mara’ has been sold. Her new owner has moved her to the South Coast to complete her restoration. This is great news. In 1975 Eric Stallard sailed A115, then called ‘Sabrina of Croyde’, across the Atlantic with a crew of two. They experienced and survived a hurricane between ...Comments: | |
Enjoy Our Renewed Home Page2022 October - If you use the AOA Website regularly you will have noticed a big change to the Home Page. Below are some thoughts which might help you understand the changes. Why has it changed? The change is primarily to reduce the clutter of the AOA Home Page for new visitors. The old Home Page was ...Comments: | |
A sad day for A179 Emma Duck2022 October - A small team visited Rye last week to rescue parts from A179 Emma Duck before she is destroyed. The Secretary and Committee have worked hard in recent years to support the owners of Emma Duck in restoring her to her former glory. Sadly this proved impossible and when two members of the Committee came ...Comments: | |
Duckling Worlds 2022 – You should have been there2022 September - The first ever Duckling World Championships were held at Bosham Hoe after the Uffa Fox 50 event. The weather was kind and the Currey did a great job of organising the event and laying on the racing and food. In the end it was a closely fought competition. The exact results are yet to be published ...Comments: | |
Uffa Fox 50 – three weeks of fun2022 September - All over a month ago now. Here are a selection of the photographs from the events in August based around the Uffa Fox 50 event. The highlight was undoubtedly seeing five Atalantas, all in beautiful condition, alongside in Cowes. They drew many admiring glances and quite a few interesting conversations. Write ups to follow in ...Comments: | |
Memories of A19 Valare2022 September - The boats travelling to the UF50 event in August stopped off at Brighton. They were spotted by Mark Whittle who sailed A19 Valare in the 1970’s as a young boy. Mark very kindly got in touch through the website to offer the following memories. The photographs are copyright of Mark. The words below are ...Comments: | |
Zambra ongoing works2022 September - It’s been a busy few years so Zambra has had to take a bit of a backward step but this year, finally, I’ve managed to get her going forwards again. Thought I ought to drop in a pic. I was hopeful of getting her in the water again this autumn but I am probably just ...Comments: | |
Uffa Fox 50 – Celebrating Uffa’s Legacy2022 August - The excitement is growing! Just 2 days to go. Check out the Uf50.org website for the latest including details of some of the interesting boats attending, including the Atalantas. The event is far more than the regatta with family activities, an Uffa Trail around Cowes, talks, exhibitions and receptions. If you can get to Cowes ...Comments: | |
NEW – AOA Regalia in our Shop2022 July - Atalantas draw attention wherever they go. To add to the publicity the AOA is hoping that all attendees at the UF50 event will sport an AOA Polo shirt and that all the boats will fly an AOA Battle Flag. Even if you aren’t able to make Cowes in August it would be good to make ...Comments: | |
AOA Boat ‘Display Board’ Template2022 June - Atalantas attract attention wherever they go. To help publicise the boats and the AOA the Association have suggested a template to display boat details for use in Marinas and alongside. These are designed for printing at A3. They can printed and heavily laminated or printed on foam boards. They can then be tied to the shrouds.The ...Comments: | |
AOA Gathering – Dundee Baker’s Dozen2022 May - Thirteen of us met up in Dundee: George, Estelle and Morag from A147 Chamois; Bernard from A66 Sassi; Jonathan from A183 Bluster; Mike and Sheila from A1 Atalanta; Greg from A142 Sugar Plum, Ted and Sharon from A148 Johara; and ex-owners Dom, XX and Nick. A rough estimate at the end of ...Comments: | |
A124 Helene reaches new heights2022 May - I popped by to help ready Helene for final fitting out tasks – putting her ‘in the air’ for work inside the keelboxes on the new posts at the rear. It is both humbling and delightful when a prized possession you have passed on is taken to new heights of care by the new owner. I thought ...Comments: | |
Christchurch A52022 April - Christchurch A5Comments: | |
A5 restoration2022 April - Have decided to fit the keel mechanism from Jack of London T4 as it was all made from stainless steel ,Problem is getting this lot to fit in the keel box as it has a 5mm plate that retains the 12x countersunk bolts as A5 had the bolts going straight in to wood which looks ...Comments: | |
Uffa Fox Celebrations in Cowes – APRIL PRESS RELEASE2022 April - The organisers for this four day festival in August have issued and update (27th February). The event is growing with detailed plans for the sailing and a host of activities around the town. We currently have six Atalantas confirmed to attend with another 3-4 thinking about it. Come along – it will be great fun. Check ...Comments: | |
A89 with new Tiger stripes2022 April - I have always like the “Tiger design” NATO jets, so yesterday, I gave Colchide a “Tiger design” to her hull.Comments: | |
Old Atalanta Sails wanted2022 March - The Uffa Fox 50 celebrations are calling for old sails from Uffa boats, to be used in creating regalia for the event. If you have any hiding at the back of your shed please consider donating them. See their post for details at https://www.uf50.org/news/calling-all-unused-uffa-sailsComments: | |
2022 AGM Tamesis Sailing Club2022 March - 20 Members and friends attend the 2022 AGM meeting and lunch. It was great to be holding another ‘In Person’ meeting after last year’s was ‘virtual’ due to Covid-19. Of course, Covid-19 was still a concern and care was taken to minimise the risks. The Minutes, Secretary and Treasurer Reports will be published for Members ...Comments: | |
Uffa Fox Celebrations in Cowes – PRESS RELEASE2022 February - The organisers for this four day festival in August have issued and update (27th February). The event is growing with detailed plans for the sailing and a host of activities around the town. We currently have three Atalantas confirmed to attend with another 3-4 thinking about it. Come along – it will be great fun. Check ...Comments: | |
book reference – A21 ‘Chuff’2022 January - Mentioned in the book “The War That Never Was” by Duff Hart-Davis page 29 one page only. The boat, A21 ‘Chuff’, was flown to Aden in the early sixties or earlier by the RAF. The owner was Sir Dermot Boyle, Marshal of the RAF. The relevant extract from page 29: Tony Boyle was no run-of-the mill airman. ...Comments: | |
‘Out of Arklow’ – book added to Archive2022 January - We came across this book recently by Danny O’Neill. Danny owned A78 Marianda in the 1980s and 1990s. The book is about Danny’s life at sea on eighty different boats as a fisherman, deck officer, master and yachtsman. The book includes two chapters about A78 Marianda. The first covers a fraught attept to pass the Grand ...Comments: | |
Elle moves to winter quarters2021 November - Elle is being stored in a barn this winter. Located in Dell Quay, Chichester Harbour – Apuldram Manor Farm. The storage allows the luxury of working on the boat throughout the winter and only a short distance from her Dell Quay mooring with bonus of interesting neighbours. Level concrete floor allows easy setup for trailer lift-off ...Comments: | |
A102 Atalanta Mary no longer for sale2021 November - It is time for me to pass on the ‘bateau’ on to a new owner. Work commitments, blah..de..blah.. But she deserves to be used and should never be neglected. She is a ‘little behind in her maintenance’ with her decks needing repainting. But she is still a solid original example in good working order. She comes ...Comments: | |
A49 seems to be in need of rescue2021 October - Just saw this on Boat Scrapyards site. The boat is in CheshireComments: | |
A15 Artemis II – Unique and in fine condition – £4000 ono SOLD2021 October - Presently afloat and in commission in Chichester harbour. Artemis II is in good condition with a Sabb marine single diesel engine and a new under boom cockpit cover. All fresh painted this year. The aft deck has been raised slightly at the transom providing significantly more comfort in the aft cabin. There is a ...Comments: | |
Southampton Boatshow Success2021 October - Atalantas at a Boatshow? First there was one – the twenty four feet long Atalanta prototype, in 1955. Then, over the next decade, Fairey Marine built one hundred and eighty six Atalanta 26s. In the following five plus decades this small number of yachts have made a disproportionate impact on yachtsman; recognised and admired, owned, sailed ...Comments: | |
1966 – We nearly drowned2021 October - The AOA caught up with the son of an ex-owner at the Southampton Boastshow in 2021. This was great – it filled in an ownership gap in our records and provided the quote in the title of this post. The owner and his son sailed from Kew on the same day as the ...Comments: | |
Cockpit renovation2021 October - Having decided that the cockpit seats need replacing . I set about ripping the old ones out the reason for this was cracking either side of frame work . Good thing I did as a large section wasn’t glued.. on both seats. Having removed the 6mm 3x ply I am replacing with 9mm 7 ply Robbins elite ...Comments: | |
The Wrabness tender mystery. Part 22021 September - On taking over a boat it is common to inherit a certain number of “special” items. Dredged from the depths of locker or lazarette, damp and probably rusty, their identity and role is anybody’s guess. With no immediately obvious use, they are apt to be re-interred and forgotten about. But we are getting ahead of ...Comments: | |
The Wrabness tender mystery. Part 12021 September - The plan was for an overnight to Pin Mill or the Walton Backwaters. We left Manningtree under sail around 1130 anticipating the ebb, without even a cat’s paw of breeze. The sun soon burned away what remained of the morning mist, and the upper reaches of the River Stour, smooth and sparkling, opened before us. ...Comments: | |
A1 Generating Chatter At Southampton2021 September - After a great deal of effort by Mike A1 is moored in the ‘Class Association’ area of the Southampton boatshow, alongside the Old Gaffers Association. She has already generated ‘chatter’ – she was seen launching in Chichester Harbour and by the OGA representatives, both generating posts on Facebook. Attendance at the Show, made possible through the ...Comments: | |
Out of hibernation2021 August - I am really glad that I managed to find ‘hibernation’ for Mary over the lock-down. But it is time to get her back in the water enjoy a sail and make sure things are running properly. So with the excuse of the West Mersey regatta she is going back into the water. She went in on Friday and ...Comments: | |
A117 Turtle project with trailer, free to be restored2021 August - Free for restoration. Turtle is currently sitting on a four wheel trailer in Truro. If someone out there will take her please do, just send a lorry we can pull her on to it. The trailer structure is sound but it would need a complete overhaul to be roadworthy. You need only pay the ...Comments: | |
Cockpit Corner Reinforcement and Repairs to Aft Bulkhead2021 August - Bluster has guard rail stanchions at the aft end of the cockpit. These were bolted through the stringer and the deck with a block beneath and above. Unfortunately, after being pushed around a bit, the water had got in and rotted the deck, so the plan was to insert a more substantial block to take ...Comments: | |
Honeymoon – In Bermuda from Boston, next stop Halifax, Nova Scotia2021 August - ]Comments: | |
Do you Facebook? New Atalanta Group2021 August - There is a new ”Group’ on Facebook – Fairey Atalantas. Whilst not an AOA ‘official’ group we will be posting on it about the Association and the boats. We would really love to join in wider contributions and conversations. So if you use Facebook and have any thoughts, memories and photos please share them. We ...Comments: | |
Cockpit comfort – orientation and curves2021 July - Since the mid-1990 I have owned a number of small boats including a Devon Yawl, Cornish Shrimper, Cornish Crabber (Mk 1), Kingfisher 22+ (jink rig), Anderson 26 (lifting keeI), Golden Hind and Frances 26 (cutter). They all had their special qualities, but whether wood or GRP, not one had a particularly comfortable cockpit. Having sailed Helene ...Comments: | |
The times they are a changing, dear Maurice2021 July - To escape the worst of the expected heatwave I thought I would visit what has quickly become my favourite anchorage, and do some relaxed mud listening. After a beat down the Stour in a light breeze, a quick passage through Harwich harbour, and a broad reach down toward the red No 2 off Crabknowe Spit, ...Comments: | |
Website Updates July ’212021 July - Triggered by some recent (unsuccessful) attacks on the site we have updated the way people can request an account. It is now more manual than before. This does not affect existing users of the website. At the same time we have bundled a number of other changes which we hope you will find an improvement. ...Comments: | |
Fairey Marine Pixie Tender For Sale2021 July - Very rare Fairey Marine Pixie Tender for sale. Open to reasonable offers. The tender has a deck over one half and has been stored in a garage for forty years. It will need some restoration: the seal between the two halves is perished; there is some damage to the hulls in way of the seals where ...Comments: | |
Repairing the Split in the Topsides2021 July - As reported in Bluster’s last blog post, there was a worrying split in the topsides at the starboard aft end of the cockpit where the aft deck moulding is joined to the one at the side of the cockpit. To repair it, the laminates were stripped back to good wood, leaving approximately one inch overlaps ...Comments: | |
2021 Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta2021 June - A89 Colchide attended the 2021 Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta over the weekend 25-27 June. This Regatta encourages both motor and sail boats and this year was graced by half a dozen Fairey Huntsmen. As part of this year’s regatta there was a procession of 6 FAIREY Huntsman motor cruisers. At the end of racing ...Comments: | |
Repairs around the rubbing strake2021 June - The hot sunny weather we are having in Scotland at the moment is ideal for wood repairs as the exposed laminates are nice and dry before being sealed in with epoxy. Water collecting behind the rubbing strake where it was not well glued to the hull had got into the hull and deck laminates and caused ...Comments: | |
A184, Aquilo II, £5,5002021 June - Aquilo II is in a barn on her trailer near Bridport in Dorset. She is possibly the last ever 26ft Atalanta to be launched, which she was in 1969. She has been sailed in Weymouth bay every year since 2007 with the exception of 2012 because of the Olympic Events and 2020 because of Covid. She ...Comments: | |
A Dozen at The Two Keels2021 May - The AOA ‘Beer & Natter’ at ‘The Two Keels’ on Saturday 22 May 2021 at 6 PM was a great success and 12 members attended: Mike Dixon (Commodore A1), Jane Stearn (Vice-Commodore), Greg Manning (A142), Bernard Marshall (A86), Nick Phillips (D52), Alistair Rodger (A102), Jonathan Stearn (A183), Ollie Stearn, Robbie Stearn, Jim Sumberg (A124), George Taylor ...Comments: | |
Website Spring Clean2021 May - While most of our thorough Spring Clean was about keeping the site working smoothly there have been some functional improvements too. The ‘Images’ page now includes the Boat sail number in the gallery The Registers have been refreshed and checked against our latest information Removal of formatting errors throughout the site And, thanks to an enforced period of no ...Comments: | |
A165 Sloeberry was Mavista pre 19962021 May - My father Dr.Peter Ewart Burden re-named this boat. We nearly lost her and our lives once-sailing from Ramsgate on a halcyon day ,force 3 forecast to be caught in squall. My husband was on the tiller 7 hrs, right off course, desperately trying to keep her steady as everything broke or was swamped.My toddler son ...Comments: | |
Bluster Progress – Removing Rusty Iron and Making Good2021 May - Work on Bluster has continued in April and early May. Much of April was spent removing rusty bolts from the engine bay area and rudder skeg. The keel stops were removed without difficulty, the bolt heads and nuts just fell off when hit with a spanner. Only one of the eight bolts securing them had ...Comments: | |
Keel bolt covers: “Sikaflex – Ugh!”2021 May - This will be my last post on Helene’s Boat Blog as owner. In fact although started before the sale it is being published after handover to Jim, the new owner. Due to a variety of factors including Covid-19 and a house move I had the pleasure of working with Jim on fitting out. I ...Comments: | |
A passenger ride in an Atalanta aged 9 started me sailing2021 April - I was spring cleaning A89 Colchide yesterday, when I was approached by a gentleman. “Is that an Atalanta” “Oh, I had a passenger ride in an Atalanta, aged 9, in the early 1960s, in the River Blackwater and that started my interest in sailing.” “Do you remember the boat name or number or the owners name?” “I think the ...Comments: | |
Stem capping strip repair- rot in forward part of keel2021 April - A177 Quinteffence has been laid up on her trailer for the last 8 years as life has not allowed time to spend sailing (and maintaining her). She has been stored under a canvas shelter and stayed relatively dry. This spring I have begun checking around and finding what needs doing before the next outing, hopefully this ...Comments: | |
A85 Kicky Wicky in the 1970s2021 March - I was delighted to welcome an ex-owner of Kicky Wicky as a website user last month. Having ‘conversations’ with ex-owners and their families is one of the delights of my job as Webmaster. Linda very kindly provided an insight into her husband’s and her time with A85 and some excellent photographs to include on ...Comments: | |
Furlough Work cont2021 March - Made a mtg for the python drive from 19mm Ply /Mahogany and 2.5 mm A4 stainless.. A new propshaft from Clements engineering made from Duplex with couplings for conversion from 3/4″to Python drive. Furlough work sadly coming to an end back to work on the 6th April. I will try and get the Iroko engine bearers fitted ...Comments: | |
A155 Miranda – Still Alive2021 March - A chance contact with the original owners of T10 Calista led to a photo of Calista with A155 Miranda in the background which, with thanks to the AOA bloodhound which is our Secretary, in turn led to an update on Miranda’s whereabouts and condition. A155 is still with us, just, although she requires very ...Comments: | |
Well rotted2021 March - Occasionally walk past this poor old boat at Newham on the Truro River. I imagine she has been abandoned.Comments: | |
T10 Calista – Memories from her first years2021 March - February was a great month for connecting to ex-owners of Fairey yachts. Rodney, son of Titania T10 Calista’s first owner, joined the website and we entered into a conversation by email. Rodney kindly provided some photos and memories from their time with T10 which he has agreed to allow to post below. It ...Comments: | |
Bluster’s Keels and Steelwork Removed2021 March - After much prevaricating, Bluster’s trailer was removed and the keels lowered to the ground. The supporting steelwork was then also removed for inspection. Before removing the trailer, I cut off most of the keel band. This was rusty, but still had quire a bit of steel left. However, some of the securing screws were broken and ...Comments: | |
Steering Gear Wear and Corrosion2021 February - With the snow melting and the weather warmed up (relatively), work on Bluster has resumed with the stripping out of the steering mechanism. The whipstaff bearing had a bit of play, but I wanted to take it out to inspect it. This was easier said than done because the square bushing on the cockpit side had ...Comments: | |
Engine Bearers and Thrust Bearing2021 February - The weather continues to be very cold this winter in Aberdeenshire, and now we also have 20 cm of snow. Consequently, not so much work has been done on Bluster. After much work with angle grinder, lump hammer, punches, spanners and pipe wrench , the engine bearers, and the bolts supporting them, have all been removed. ...Comments: | |
More furlough more progress..2021 February - Having purchased the engine from the late Jack of London T4 having stripped down all ancillary items had the alt and starter refurbishment done by Wasp. Started up and runs like a dream very pleased ..Have upped the revs from 3k to 3.6 k this takes the Engine from 10 hp to 14 hp always ...Comments: | |
Bluster’s 1GM10 Serviced and painted2021 January - Bluster’s engine was winterised, but otherwise in reasonable working order. It was badly rusted in places, the fuel and oil pipes were beginning to rust, and the paint was peeling off much of the lower half, so it needed a partial strip-down, clean up and repaint. Most of the bits that could be removed without ...Comments: | |
A90 – AWAY WITH THE TRAILER2021 January - After changing A90’s livery, time to go for the keels. But removal of the trailer had to come first. Travis Perkins first had to deliver some railway sleepers up from Newport , S.Wales, to the barn. Someone told me that nowadays, they come from eastern europe ! Anyhow, my Bosch circular saw and then a good bow saw ...Comments: | |
Fairey Marine Pixie Tender For Sale – SOLD2021 January - Very rare Fairey Marine Pixie Tender for sale. Open to reasonable offers. Built circa 1950 as a tender to the Fairey Marine Atalanta class yachts using the vacuum hot moulded plywood techniques first developed for the construction of Aircraft. A little like a Canadian canoe, the tender can be rowed or paddled and can accomodate two adults ...Comments: | |
Mike Dixon and A1 nominated for Classic Boat Award – Vote Now!2021 January - Hello everyone. You may have read the Classic Boat article published in the November edition last year about A1 and her restsoration. The article aimed to bring together the historic place A1 holds in the development of yachts and yachting in the 1950s with the heroic restoration carried out by Mike Dixon. Many of you will remember ...Comments: | |
A90 – CHANGING COLOURS2021 January - Risking the opprobrium of AOA members I changed A90 ‘s traditional Atalanta livery of Blue & White to that of my very first yacht, a Red & White Silhouette Mark II. The existing paint work was in remarkably good order, so there was little preparation necessary. Below the waterline no problem , as the previous owner had ...Comments: | |
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants2021 January - On the 8th February 2019 Dominic Dobson brings A90 all the way from Ilkley Moor to North Dorset and a bag full of ‘The Patience of a Saint’ ! Arriving after dark and no lighting in the barn, where Jenaka III was to rest for the next two years …. and counting … and COVID, we ...Comments: | |
A182 Skimmer – Restoration Project (Virginia Beach, US)2021 January - A182 Skimmer has been in storage in Virginia Beach, USA, since 1985 in a tent, and been kept dry. She is now looking for someone to complete her restoration. She is lying in Virginia Beach.Please contact Daniel Hardesty danhardesty83 with @) History A182 Skimmer was Hull no 195 of the 26 foot Atalantas in the Fairey ...Comments: | |
Getting Bluster’s Engine Out2020 December - Bluster currently has a Yanmar 1GM10 diesel engine, a replacement for the Volvo Penta that she previously had. It has been fairly reliable, but the paint was peeling off the lower half due to excessive amounts of bilge water at times, one of the rubber mounts needed replacing, and the water pump needed rebuilding. The ...Comments: | |
Uffa Fox in 2022 – Celebrate Uffa’s legacy 50 years on2020 December - Celebrate the designs, work and life of Uffa Fox with sailing, racing, fun and Uffa history in Cowes over a weekend in 2022, the 50th anniversary year of his deathComments: | |
Fascinating profile of Charles Currey2020 December - ‘..an incredible sailor, who at the same time was also a clever and insightful innovator‘ Dougal Henshaw, Sail-World 18 December 2020 Dougal Henshaw has just published a fascinating profile of Charles Currey charting his life, influence on the dinghy and wider boating world. Read the article here. The article filled in a lot of blanks for me and provided ...Comments: | |
Diaphony A5 on going work2020 December - A few pictures of Deck and a illustration on forming precise curves which are then laminated. This was done a few years ago Picture of mast spreader bracket to Fairey item incorporating Faireys lower shroud mtg brackets also retro fitted original lower shroud mtg bracket yes its a little overkill .Comments: | |
Happy Christmas to all2020 December - The AOA Annual Bulletin and Yearbook should be hitting Member doormats this week. Thanks to all the contributors and to Bernard and his team for its production. And a very Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone. Fair winds in 2021!Comments: | |
How A105 became ‘Taku Maru’2020 November - We were delighted to hear from the son of Taku Maru’s original owner, Philip Booth, about his recollections of her and how she got her name. I am really delighted to see that Atalanta 105 Taka Maru still exists, 61 years on. My father bought Taka Maru, perhaps off the drawing board since I see it ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Vendee Globe Sat2020 November - Hi fellow sailors and boat maintainers. I think we should get together and discuss the Vendee Globe out of a sense of shared interest. I have created a zoom meeting below for 18:00 on Monday 30th November for such a purpose. It has been an interesting race so far and it would be interesting to ...Comments: | |
A166 Hullabaloo For Sale – £400 in boatyard on Portland2020 November - Through a series of unfortunate experiences A166 is in need of a new home. She is in Clark’s Boatyard on Portland. Contact Tim or Denise at 01305 860265. Although originally covered these were damaged at the start of 2020. A Member of the AOA has inspected the boat a few months ago and deems her ...Comments: | |
Atalanta 26 For Sale – A161 Amber Ellen, £Offers2020 November - Atalanta 26 for sale – A161 Amber Ellen. Based near Ullapool Amber Ellen is offered with a trailer and some interesting modifications including wheel steering. With varnished hull and decks she now needs some attention and TLC. The exterior needs re-finishing and decks may need some repairs. The hull is in sound condition. Amber ...Comments: | |
A140 Kate Thomas – Two Views of Ownership in the 1990s2020 November - A recent tidy up by one of the AOA ex Bulletin Editors brought to light a new document written by an owner’s wife offering a different perspective on the ownership, sailing and trailing of an Atalanta.Comments: | |
Hot Wood – Dougal Henshaw writes on Fairey Marine Hot Moulding2020 November - Thanks to Bernard Marshall for bringing to my attention the excellent article on the Yachts and Yachting website about Fairey Marine hotmoulded boats. It majors on the dinghies but the Atalanta does get a mention. Well worth a read. It also features a great photo of Charles Currey at the helm of a Fairey ...Comments: | |
Repairs to Bluster’s Bow2020 November - Work has continued on repairing the bow area of Bluster. The deck area had some rot wherever it had been penetrated by a screw or bolt, allowing water to get into the end grain of the laminates. The king plank was full of holes from alterations to the stem fitting, but was not rotten, so ...Comments: | |
User contributed photo – T1 Nuru Albahar in the early 1980s2020 October - Titania T1 was owned by the Dixon’s in the early 1980s, in Ireland. Jim Dixon kindly posted this photo of her.Comments: | |
Laying-Up eMeeting this Sunday – Details Published2020 October - The details of the virtual laying up get together have now been published under the Event entry. It would be great to see as many of you as can make it coming together through the magic of ‘Zoom’.Comments: | |
Classic Boat A1 Design and Restoration Review2020 October - With the completion of A1 Atalanta last year it seemed like a golden opportunity for the Association to have another push at publicising our excellent wards. A1 was a very special boat in her conception, design and build. And Mike Dixon’s restoration from her dilapidated state back to what she is now is ...Comments: | |
12 October 2020 – A154 Deannie Obituary2020 October - The decision to scrap A154 was taken in October 2020. To all intents and purposes A154 is no more although she lives on through parts salvaged by the AOA to be used in keeping other boats alive. (The hull still exists in fact, exposed to the elements in the Lake District. It has been ...Comments: | |
Salvaged Parts For Sale2020 October - Following the scrapping of T4 Brother Jack, A154 Deeanie and A179 Emma Duck, the AOA now have a large number of second-hand parts available for owners. You can access the list through the ‘For Sale’ page. Notable items in the parts available include: 3/4 rig wooden mast in apparently good condition with chromed bronze metalwork Complete set of ...Comments: | |
A154 Deannie – Last chance to save her2020 October - It is planned for Deannie to be scrapped over the weekend of 9-11 October. This week is the last chance if anyone wishes to save her. I you are seriously interested and have the means to move her and her gear within the next few weeks please contact us by commenting on this post below ...Comments: | |
Bluster’s Foredeck Repairs2020 September - The foredeck from the cockpit to the forehatch has now been repaired and just needs fairing and some longitudinal slats replacing. The top laminate repairs on the bubble have now been faired and a start made to placing an additional lamination on top of it to replace thickness lost due to sanding in the past sometime. ...Comments: | |
A115 Mara For Sale – £800 SOLD2020 September - I have taken the decision to let A115 go to a new owner. Sadly I don’t have the time to work on her where she is as there is no power and she won’t fit on my drive. A lot of work has been done on the boat as can be seen in the photos. ...Comments: | |
F3 Dunsheen Restoration Project2020 September - I hope there is a competent person out there who would take on the restoration of F3 Dunsheen and sail this lovely boat. She is a good example of this classic class designed by Uffa Fox made by Fairey Marine using the hot moulded technique. I have had her under cover in my garage for 19 ...Comments: | |
2020 East Coast Cruise in Company2020 August - It will not go down in the AOA Annals for its mileage or good weather but we all had a great time. We explored the Stour, Deben and Walton Backwaters before Storm Ellen confined the boats to barracks in Woolverstone for the end of the week. This didn’t stop our intrepid crews walking back ...Comments: | |
Chainplates2020 August - Just wondering do the Chainplate wedges go at the top of plate There is a hole for a Chainplate bolt…30 yrs since I took it apart.Comments: | |
A124 Helene For Sale – £6500 incl.trailer SOLD2020 August - Lying in Ipswich. Please contact Nick for details by email or by phone on 07711 088762. A124 is for sale to allow to pursue my Atalanta and sailing aspirations in different directions. Despite doing my best for the past five Helene has been afloat for only 10 seasons in the past 20 years and needs ...Comments: | |
Cockpit Restoration2020 July - I am now restoring Bluster’s cockpit at deck level. Getting the jib sheet tracks off (all four of them) was a struggle as many of the brass bolts were corroded into the wood, sheared off, and had to be drilled out. The curved pieces of deck at the aft end of the cockpit are also in ...Comments: | |
A124 meets A1 – not for the first time?2020 July - A124 Helene was launched at last on Monday (with much thanks to Mike Dixon for driving miles to assist). It felt good to have water under the keel again and looking forward to some great sailing in the rest of the season. A124 has managed to borrow a berth right by A1. I suspect they have met ...Comments: | |
T4 about to be scrapped2020 July - Titania T4 will be chopped up tomorrow, 22 July 2020 at boatscrapyard.com in Gosport. If you want any bits from her, please phone Steve on 023 9298 4666 ASAP or contact Luke on their Facebook page, ASAP. https://www.facebook.com/groups/boatscrapyarduk/?notif_id=1595337214135810¬if_t=group_r2j_approved&ref=notif See a video guide to the boat created by the breakers here.Comments: | |
Bluster Refit Progress2020 July - Making the most of the warm weather and Covid19 lockdown to work on repairing the deck laminations and replace the rotten frame tops. Progress is slow, but steady.Comments: | |
Aft pushpit2020 July - Not sure I every shared any photos of the new aft pushpit. This push pit works by providing storage for a modern life ring, Seago lift raft complete with easy release (just flick a catch open and it self deploys) and best of all a folding boarding ladder for swimming. The inflatable tender fits transversally over ...Comments: | |
Replacement keel bolts2020 June - A 31/11 has 316 L stainless steel keel bolts and controling plates (Posted by F O’Riordain using the AOA Website ‘Guest’ posting facility)Comments: | |
Renovation update 11th June 20202020 June - Replacement engine arrived today now the fun begins fitting it Nanni 14hp with heat exchanger..Sorting out bearers tomorrow. My New Mast which I picked up on holiday in Cornwall a few yrs back at a cost of £400 is almost identical to Fairey item in measurement .. spreader brks to make I now have the relevant ...Comments: | |
Side Deck Strengthening2020 June - On Bluster, between the companionway bulkhead and the main bulkhead the side deck and blister were joined without any reinforcement other than the quarter round on the outside. This led to separation, water ingress, rot, and my son putting his foot through the deck, It was patched up and reinforced with a steel bar under ...Comments: | |
Update on UK Covid Lockdown and relevance to the Association2020 June - Despite the gradual easing of lockdown restrictions in the UK (and specifically in England), planned events for the Association have taken a significant hit. We got away with holding the AGM in February, but since then no planned activities have taken place. Thanks to the hard work of the Webmaster, members were able to enjoy ...Comments: | |
A55 For Sale on eBay as restoration project2020 June - A55 is for sale on eBay (finishes 14th June at 14.23) as a restoration project. She has been stored in a barn for a few years. Condition hard to tell exactly from the photos and there are few details in the ad. Although a lot of work would be required there doesn’t seem to be much ...Comments: | |
drg number 248332020 June - Hello fellow owners I am looking for drg no 24833 Mast head rig metal mast are they available still and how much.. regards SimonComments: | |
Furlough work2020 June - 3 months Furlough Had to do something Full speed ahead on Diaphony working on the keel boxes Mtg brackets blasted and Galvernised and painted with Epoxy Primer as are the Keels just in the process of prepping the boxes for Epoxy primer having clear coated with 3x coats SP320. Any one know the best solution for ...Comments: | |
Fairey Marine early drawings for the A312020 May - The 26′ Atalanta was a great success and Fairey Marine were considering a 31′ variation. There is a very early set of sketches and drawings, many signed by Uffa Fox, in the complete set of Fairey Marine drawings donated to the National Maritime Museum by the AOA (after Fairey Marine gave them to the AOA). The ...Comments: | |
A5 Rudder2020 May - Mk1 Rudder in very good condition has finally found its way on to Diaphony A5 . And have lowered the top pintle down about 2 inches, also replaced lower pintle with a stainless item.Comments: | |
Scoop – A89’s secret weapon for East Coast Race2020 May - Our East Coast representative has sent us this scoop from secret waters somewhere near Harwich. Getting the Atalanta to go faster has pre-occupied many in recent years (check out this thread). Well, significant progress appears to have been made. Apparently since Boris gave permission last Wednesday A89 can be seen early every day trialling ...Comments: | |
A160 Moyra video of sailing holiday in 19682020 May - There’s a video of this boat A160 ‘Moyra’ from an 8mm film I made in 1968. David Clover. https://vimeo.com/420750645 Read about the history of the London Sailing Project, now Rona Trust, on their excellent website.Comments: | |
Engine transplant2020 May - Is there anyone running a Yanmar GM20 in an Atalanta 26 I already have a RCA Dolphin 12 hp two stroke twin fitted in the boat. I would like to know if this is a good replacement I have a Gm10 in bits being a single it would be a little harsh and noisy ..not sure which way ...Comments: | |
A109 – You might want to look the other way2020 May - In 2001 the owners of A7 bought A109 Beltine for spares. A109 was subsequently broken up as can be seen in the photos. Coincidentally A7 was bought by an owner who used the trailer for his boat and put her for sale. A7 has not been heard of since. Sadly, such treatment of neglected Atalantas ...Comments: | |
Virtual Meeting E-WOW: Wild on Windermere 20202020 May - We went Wild on Windermere! See what went on. How to take part Read the conversation below. Contribute using the form at the bottom of the page. Click on the ‘Subscribe’ link above the purple bar below to get an email each time the page is updated. Or click on any yellow box on this page, ...Comments: | |
Blue Jackaroo 2020 Repairs2020 May - Hello guys, been a while but using the warm weather I have been at work doing what I can. she started as loose tape on the deck and a little hole in the transom as i bought her but has evolved to. 70% of the Transom had to be rebuilt. She is solid but needs finishing Roof ...Comments: | |
Fairey Marine Promotional Videos2020 May - We have recently placed five Fairey Marine promotional films on the ‘Videos’ page. These are entertaining and provide an interesting insight into sailing in the late fifties / early sixties as well as into Fairey Marine and the Atalanta. The films were produced by Fairey Aviation Unit and are now managed through the ...Comments: | |
A35 features in Audio-Visual treat2020 April - Further to the investigations in what happened to A35 Scherzo after the Conservatoire International de la Plaisance closed down in the 1990s we have continued to search periodically. I came across this video on Youtube. It is a light-show / series of video sequences shot in the submarine pens whilst the museum was ...Comments: | |
A76 and A98, a sad loss and an idea for the future2020 April - We were saddened to hear at the beginning of last year that the long term owner of A76 Inshallah and A98 Beki had died. The owner had been restoring both boats in a workshop since the mid 1990s. Both boats were stripped down and a lot of work had been accomplished. Both boats ...Comments: | |
A148 Johara for sale £3,000 – SOLD2020 April - It is with a heavy heart that I offer A148, Johara for sale. I moved to the Isle of Harris with the intention of finally sorting her out but a combination of wet weather and other projects has meant that I have not made any progress with her since these photos were taken in 2016. ...Comments: | |
A126 in the late 1970s2020 April - Happy memories of A126 Apple The AOA were very glad to be contacted in April 2020 by an ex-owner of A126 Apple with a little bit of history and some photographs. Having owned an array of small boats we decided we needed something within our price bracket that would slip up the shallow creeks of ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Lifting Slings2020 April - The Atalanta was designed with built in lifting brackets which enabled the boat to be lifted with the weight taken largely by the strong central bulkhead and keel structure. Two were bolted to the keel structure plates on the bulkhead in the galley/chart table area and the third bolted through the hog/keel in the ...Comments: | |
Spotted on Facebook group “Rotting in a Boatyard”2020 April -Comments: | |
1958 Daily Express Boat Show Prize – An Atalanta!2020 April - In 1958 the prize for Daily Express National Boat Show was an Atalanta! Specifically A70 Catalina! John Dixon kindly provided the cutting tin the photograph (much appreciated!) which triggered this post. The AOA Archive has few details of this despite a good while searching archives on the internet. I understand that the ‘December 1958 Fairey ...Comments: | |
Archive addition – AOA Annual Dinner Menu Cards2020 April - Dinner menu and attendance cards for the first seven Annual Dinners – Atalanta Owners know how to enjoy themselves! These cards were kindly donated by the sone of an ex-owner.Comments: | |
A65 Joann For Sale – £4000 incl. unique trailer SOLD2020 March - A65 Joann is for sale. A special Atalanta, Joann has a Titania coachroof ‘blister’ over the main cabin providing increased headroom there. She also has a standard Atalanta blister fitted to the aft-deck which greatly increases the space in the aft cabin and provides comfortable sitting headroom. Joann is masthead rigged and well equipped. ...Comments: | |
Covid 19. The Association’s position 10th March 20202020 March - Given the unprecedented concern and coverage of the Covid 29 virus spread and the actions that are being considered by governments across the world, it only seems appropriate to outline the Association’s current position. I say current, because the situation is changing rapidly; just last night, the Italian government effectively locked down the entire country. Firstly, ...Comments: | |
Twenty Two in Twenty Twenty – the 2020 AGM2020 March - Storm Jorge didn’t manage to keep 22 of us from The Tamesis Sailing club, even passing through quickly so that we could bask in the sunshine during the AGM and lunch. The Thames flowed fast (within the banks, thankfully) as did the tea! It was great to see everyone and the conversations ...Comments: | |
F14 Noggin for sale £5,950 SOLD2020 February - Noggin has had a great deal of work done in recent years by professional boatbuilder Alan Staley and the previous owner. She is wonderful condition, looking very smart and awaiting a fresh and younger owner and offering a blank canvas for someone to complete the internal fit-out. There are no internal furnishings at the moment. The ...Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta – The Radical Prototype2020 January - Below is the text of an article published in the November 2019 edition of Classic Boat. It documents the special place which A1 Atalanta has in yachting history and the amazing restoration carried out by Mike Dixon. Why is Atalanta so special in post war yachting development? A1 Atalanta was an exceptional boat for her time and ...Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – The Final Push2019 December - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
We’re back – apologies for the break in service2019 December - I would like to apologise to all of our readers for the non-availability of the website in the past few days. A small change triggered some unexpected impacts on the site. I have now resolved the issues and spent time to ensure the security and operation of the site is better than it was before. Like ...Comments: | |
Contact from Norbert FRADIN in Bordeaux2019 December - I have today received a reply from Norbert Fradin of the Musée Mer Marine at Bordeaux. He briefly states that he is, unfortunately not capable of giving us any information concerning the boat in question ( A35 “Scherzo”). Mark UrryComments: | |
Colchide’s rudder2019 December - Colchide came out the water last week and I noticed that the rudder had some delamination cracks on the trailing edge. It has a 12mm central oak core and a further 12mm of marine ply on each side, totalling 36 mm. To stop water ingress in the future and so I can leave it in ...Comments: | |
Memories of my Father’s boat2019 December - Alan contacted us to enquire about the fate of A175 Inyoniamanzi (African for ‘Water Bird’). We were unable to provide much more information but Alan added some information to A175’s history. Inyoniamanzi during the 1960s and early 1970s: “..my late father owned in the sixties and early seventies. He kept it on lake Geneva, Switzerland and ...Comments: | |
James Wharram comments on the Atalanta, and the crew of A113 Aku2019 November - UPDATED 28/11 after input from Hanneke Boon of Wharram Designs, including updates to Aku’s boat page Further to the article in November the December issue of Classic Boat includes an endorsement of the Atalanta’s capabilities from James Wharram. (James started designing and circling the world with affordable and seaworthy catamarans in the nineteen fifties – ...Comments: | |
Adding photos to your blog improved2019 November - A number of you highlighted difficulties in adding photos to your blog entries. With apologies for it having been a bit messy I have now made it more reliable. Or should I say I think I have – please do come back to me if you still have issues.Comments: | |
Bernard Blavier2019 November - Bernard Blavier contacted the AOA in October 2019 to enquire of her whereabouts. (Connecting with ex-owners is one of the pleasures of the website). Bernard was the owner responsible for A35 being exhibited in the Bordeaux Maritime Museum submarine pens in the 1990s. He has been unable to find out what happened when the museum shut ...Comments: | |
A1 hauls out, watched by A892019 November - After her first few months afloat for over 25 years Mike Dixon took A1 out of the water at the Orwell Yacht Club in the middle of October. Colchide, Richard James and others were there to see her safely ashore. All went smoothly.Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta floats for the first time in over 25 years2019 November - I hope you will have read the excellent series of articles by Mike Dixon about his restoration of the Atalanta prototype – A1 Atalanta. There are more to come but in the mean-time Mike launched Atalanta this Summer. And boy has that all that blood, sweat and tears paid off. Mike will be writing ...Comments: | |
Membership Subscriptions – Simplified for 20202019 November - Subscriptions for 2020 are due by 1st January. At the 2019 AGM in March it was agreed to simplify our subscription rates. There is now a flat rate of £20 for all Subscriptions are now £20 for everyone, regardless of how you pay and where you live. Your interest and subscriptions are what keep the AOA going. Every ...Comments: | |
Re-Restoration for Relaunch!2019 November - I can’t seem to get my photos to load, but I am under my second restoration of the awesome T6 Kittiwake. No major problems but some major projects. Mystery leaks discovered and resolved, cracked mast step, and curiosity satisfied with no major bulge problems under the oil pan! I’ll have some questions, like How do ...Comments: | |
New owner and location2019 November - Pilgrim is now ashore at Ullswater and owned by; John Hamilton Jr. , > Barrow in Furness CumbriaComments: | |
November 2019 Classic Boat – Atalanta as an ‘Affordable Classic’2019 October - It started with a conversation at the Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta in June this year. In the bar. Peter Smith, art editor for Classic boat was taking part with his 8-ton Gauntlet Bardu. We got into conversation about boats (what else) and Atalantas. We suggested that the Atalanta would make a good subject in the Classic ...Comments: | |
A38 – across Canada2019 October - For those interested, A38 has found its way across Canada from North Bay Ontario to Saltspring island, British Columbia . A five day 4000km journey. Saltspring island will be it’s new home.Comments: | |
2019-20 Bulletin – Contributions please2019 September - The Bulletin Editor is busy preparing to collate and format all of your articles for this year’s Bulletin. Tell us about your cruises, your modifications or anything you think other Atalanta Owners would be interested in. Of course you could win one of our annual trophies – best Technical Artice, best log ….. The Deadline is ...Comments: | |
Ex Owner seeks photos of Aquilo sailing for a painting2019 August - Vic Carr, ex owner, had this letter published in the September edition of Classic Boat. The Secretary is getting touch with Classic Boat to connect with Vic. He is looking for photos of Aquilo under sail as the basis for painting he wants to create. If anyone has any such photos which they are prepare to share ...Comments: | |
2019 East Coast Rally – Final Programme2019 August - The final programme for the East Coast get together and race as part of the Regatta is now available. Check it out here It would be great to see as many of you as possible, in a boat or ashore.Comments: | |
A176 Persephone – Last Call (2019)2019 July - We were contacted by someone who was looking to help a friend dispose of an Atalanta. They did not know many details but provided the photos below. From this we were able to identify that it is A176 Persephone in a very sorry state. She has had a chequered history being stored for 30 ...Comments: | |
Diesel Bug in Fuel Tank2019 July - Why you should always add a biocide to your diesel fuel (see photographs)! The algal gloop formed a mat lying on the bottom of the tank. As there was a 3 cm gap below the fuel pickup to the flat bottom of the tank, the fuel siphoned out of the tank was clean. Removing the tank ...Comments: | |
Modification – F53 ?2019 July - I used to own a fairey fulmar, I think it is this one, mast replaced with an alloy one, a distinct modification was carried out to the center plate, it was modified to be lifted by a wire rope from a winch in the cockpit. the original plate lifting point was cut off , this made the ...Comments: | |
A89 Colchide stars at the 2019 Suffolk Yacht Harbour Classic Regatta2019 June -Comments: | |
June 2019: Website Updated – hope you like it..2019 June - New Styling, Pages and Navigation (menu) Options Yes, the website looks different. Responding to feedback we have tried to make it easier to find things on the website. In particular you will notice: Colours and styling have been darkened to (hopefully) make things easier to read The Home Page Layout has been simplified, including the top menu ...Comments: | |
Bluster in two big bits (and many small bits)2019 June - Bluster is now under an all-weather cover so it is possible to work on her even when the weather is not as fine as it should be. Many of the fittings have been stripped off, and today the coachroof was separated from the deck. This was quite a job, but needed doing as she had developed ...Comments: | |
Unknown, Glasson Dock @19822019 May -Comments: | |
Base camp Terrapin2019 May - base camp established we are missing the magneto from the Coventry and need a model number we are also wanting all the sponge replicatingComments: | |
2019 Atalanta Owners in Bristol 11th May2019 May - The cold weather took a welcome break and the sun shone in Bristol on 11th May for our meet-up at the Underfall Yard in the Bristol Floating Harbour. There was a pretty unanimous view that it was a great day at a pretty special place. Twenty or so of us met travelling from the West, ...Comments: | |
Saving A49 Terrapin2019 May - I saw A49 on ebay and I am bringing her home to restore.Comments: | |
Refit of Bluster Started2019 April - Work has started on Bluster’s major refit, now that the weather is warmer and dryer. I am starting to strip off the bits that have not been off for a long time, if ever, to expose what lies beneath and repair it if necessary, starting with the deck as many of the known soft and ...Comments: | |
Colchide back in the water2019 April - Colchide went back into the water on a very cold 3 April 2019. Winter work included: Changing the impeller on the Farymann diesel Moving and greasing all 6 stainless steel keel pins Replacing propshaft and rudder cassette anodes T-cut and polish hull Re-fitting 115 Ah and 90 Ah batteries Renew antifoul (gone for Royal Blue this year) Re-fitting mainsail Re-fitting sheets & warps ...Comments: | |
Atalanta trailer winter refurbishing2019 March - Atalanta trailer winter refurbishingComments: | |
2019 AGM Tamesis Sailing Club2019 March - The 2019 AGM was a great success with 27 Members and friends attending the meeting and lunch. The Minutes, Secretary and Treasurer Reports will be published for Members in the Spring Newsletter. In the meantime below are some photos of the event and the prizegiving. Thanks again to the Tamesis Club for allowing us to use ...Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Spars, Rigging, Sails2019 February - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Topside Veneering2019 February - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
Wood needs to breathe – A59 Julietta re-launch delayed2019 February - I have had an update from Dennis Clarke on the progress of Julietta’s restoration. As often happens timescales for the work planned extended significantly but Julietta was finally prety much ready for the water as can be seen in the header. And disaster! The mast collapsed whilst being lowered – it had rotted from the inside ...Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Aft cabin companionway and cockpit coaming2019 February - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Engine Space2019 February - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
Wooden Mast and Boom Rebuild2019 February - A169 “Elle” (formerly Kerry Piper) Wooden Boom and mast rebuild 2018 Boom Boom rebuild was completed over the last week in August – see photos for work stages etc. Still a few coats of varnish to add to the UV resistant clear epoxy coat – as shown in photos. The new Sitka spruce lower section is a couple ...Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Foredeck Veneering2019 February - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 and A105 Head to Toe2019 January - Last year Peter Keightley bought A105 Taku Maru from John Ingleby with plans of visiting the Mediterranean via the French Canals. Peter has an excellent workshop for his preparations. There is apparently little to do – general maintenance and an engine swap to replace the Coventry Victor with a diesel (from now scrapped ...Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Aft Deck Veneering2019 January - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
2019 AGM, Meet-Ups, Cruises and Rallies2019 January - Although the wind, snow, rain and frost are still with us I am sure most of us are planning our Summer activities. Why not make room in your diaries to get together with other Fairey Marine yacht owners and fanciers? You can find details of all AOA events (open to members and non-members alike) on the ‘Events’ ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Mary hibernates2019 January - Clearing up the photos on my camera, I came across these. Alistair, I hope you don’t mind me posting them. Atalanta Mary was moved in November to a home out of the weather for a few months. A stone’s throw from the her marina berth on the Orwell the barn is a great space to get work ...Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – The Cockpit Area2019 January - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Transom2019 January - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Trailer2019 January - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Hatches2019 January - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Hull veneering, tools and equipment2018 December - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Keel Support Brackets2018 December - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
A1 Restoration – Somewhere to do it, and initial investigations2018 November - Do you need a shed? An often asked question when carrying out work on a boat, the answer to which I would argue is – Yes.Comments: | |
Restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ 2016 to 20202018 November - I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.Comments: | |
What’s new? – Archive and technical updates2018 November - This page details all archive and website updates by the date they were made – scroll down to review. Feedback on the site and ideas for improvements are always welcome – please use the ‘Contact Us’ page. New material has been loaded to the archive and there have some technical updates. ARCHIVE MATERIAL UPDATE 2016 August – A102 Atalanta ...Comments: | |
What’s new – November 2018 Photos Added2018 November - The photos below were loaded in November 2018. These photographs were collected as part of the pjysical AOA Archive and are now being made available online.Comments: | |
3 piece suit for A1692018 November - Winter Cover: Removed the waxed canvas cockpit tent for valeting; so have made up a new winter deck cover for A 169. NB: Article on making the cover will be in AOA Bulletin.Comments: | |
Peanut in Beaumaris 20182018 November - Peanut is based in Beaumaris, North Wales. Andrew Willat posted photos of her in 2017-18 on the Facebook group ‘Uffa Fox Designs‘. Peanut is far from standard with an extra mast and fixed keels. Members may be interested to refer to the 1975-76 Bulletin (right at the back) where Wendy and Brian Burnett explain ...Comments: | |
A48 Seen in barn in Dorst2018 August - Nick contacted us to say that he had come across A48 Theodora in a barn in Dorset. It was not clear what the owner planned for her.Comments: | |
AOA60 Photos2018 August -Comments: | |
Theodora safe and sound in a barn2018 August - In another demonstration of the benefits of the website we were contacted by someone who had come across Theodora in a barn in Dorset.She looks to be in reasonable condition.Unfortunately we had no contact with the owner as a result.Comments: | |
Bluster arrives in Scotland, from Suffolk2018 August - After many years of being based at Ramsholt on the Deben and sailing the Thames Estuary with forays to Holland, France and Scotland (by trailer), Bluster has now moved to Scotland where she will undergo a refit before hopefully cruising the east, north and west coasts. [EDITOR Note: See also the post from the AOA Forum ...Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta gets a new Iron Topsail2018 July - As part of her restoration Atalanta a1 has now received a shiny red Beta diesel. You will be able to read about the details of the installation in the future but in the short term listen to that heart beat below! https://youtu.be/1iLCmTtMVUEComments: | |
A90 Mourne Goblin – Offers around £5000 SOLD2018 July - Reluctant sale, due to purchase of larger boat. A90 Mourne Goblin had a full rebuild 2000/2005 – see A90 Boat Page (detail requires site registration). Ashore on trailer West Yorkshire, offers around £5000.Comments: | |
A86 Sassi – On the hard….refitting….Surrey2018 July - Photos covering the refit in 1990 and subsequent sailing across to Cherbourg on her first cruise. She was still powered by her Coventry Victor engine at this point. Subsequent photos cover her journey to Gruissan in the Gulf of Lyons around 1994, and on the hard there for repainting around 1995. Maurice Killen was her ...Comments: | |
Recent jobs on A1692018 July - Weather is too hot for scheduled epoxy work on A169 (renamed Elle). July had been set aside for epoxy cloth sheathing below WL and rebuilding the wood mast. The problem is that even slow-cure epoxy resin I have used for a few small jobs is curing in 5 about minutes! So it will not possible ...Comments: | |
A1 is measured up for some James Lawrence sails2018 July - A1 travelled from Market Harborough to Brightlingsea for Mark Butler, of James Lawrence sails, to measure her up for new sails. This meant Mike was able to prove his tow car, his trailer, the mast raising gear AND get the sails measured. And everything went very well! The mast raising pole and braces worked very smoothly ...Comments: | |
Major Robin Shinkwin2018 July - Major Robin Shinkwin was apparently the second owner of F8 “Iona”. The photo shows Him on A5 ” Diaphony” on a cruise down to St Malo, with my Father, myself and Nigel Case. It turned out to be another case of Father convincing people of the virtues of Fairey’s products. By the time we got ...Comments: | |
Someone is always watching…2018 July - Spotted in Marans near La Rochelle by no less than two local Fulmar fans ! Looking good, very good!Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta Interesting Keel Hoist2018 July - A1’s keel plates and hoist have been completely refurbished. The lifting gear is of interesting design – the same principle was used in the production Atalantas but the original has cables in place of stirrups. (Click on a photo to expand)Comments: | |
Original Owner2018 July - A48 was launched as “ATALA” and was originally owned by John A. Strubbe FRIBA, his wife and children . Interestingly it was John who was responsible for the Black Night Rocket Engine Test site on High Down close to the Needles. A site that has intrigued so many of us while sailing round the ...Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta dresses in her new rigging2018 July - Mike’s new sails are to be made by famous sailmaker Jimmy Lawrence, of Brightlingsea. The loft insist on measuring the boat themselves. So all Mike has to do is get her to them, with the rig on. The rigging was redone by Traditional Riggging of Bristol to Mike’s measurements. A1 came with no rigging and some ...Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta Trailer (ex Kotora) – a different type of trailer2018 July - Mike bought Kotora’s old trailer and heavily refurbished it. It is of an interesting design, quite different to others I have seen. It has central supports for the keel and a fore-and-aft side rail (bunk) for the bilge on each side. This rail is shaped to rise at the forward end and the four support ...Comments: | |
A1 Atalanta Restoration – Sunlight for the first time in 18 months2018 July - A1 Atalanta has been tucked up in her workshop for the last 18 months after rescue from a garden in Essex. Mike (Dixon) has achieved an amazing amount of progress in that time, transforming her from the state indicated in this post. There is still much to do but A1 is planning to be at ...Comments: | |
Site Activity Feed – Never miss a post, blog or comment on the site2018 June - AOA Website Site Activity Feed – updates emailed to you so that you never miss a post, blog or comment.Comments: | |
A162 Nip down to Spain2018 June - Back in the depth of winter my wife Lara announces that she is taking part with my eldest daughter in the annual diving club trip in ¨Rosas¨ Spain . My thoughts jumped to the possibility of taking advantage of the situation and suggesting we all stay on Solone . ...Comments: | |
A104 Arosa Hull to Whitby in June 20102018 June - I found these images of A104 Arosa whilst looking for something entirely different and thought they might be of interest.Comments: | |
A144 CYN For Sale – offers2018 June - Yet another year has passed and I haven’t had time to touch Cyn. She is complete and watertight wooden mast and a yanmar engine which isn’t fitted. There is a rough yard trailer Located 30min from Rosslare port €1500 euro / offers if it’s going to be restoredComments: | |
A160 Moyra from the Archive – use with the RONA Trust2018 May - As part of the continuing transfer of the AOA archives online I came across this note from the RONA Trust about Moyra’s first owner Lord Amroy, and Moyra’s role in the Trust. This note was published on the RONA website. Lord Amroy had been appointed High Commissioner for Canada and wrote to ask Waltere Scott ...Comments: | |
Atalanta 26 For Sale – A161 Amber Ellen SOLD2018 May - Atalanta 26 for sale – A161 Amber Ellen. Based near Ullapool Amber Ellen is offered with a trailer and some interesting modifications including wheel steering. With varnished hull and decks she now needs some attention and TLC. The exterior needs re-finishing and decks may need some repairs. The hull is in sound condition. Amber ...Comments: | |
Atalanta 26: A9 Ereina £2000 ono2018 May - Atalanta 26 A9 Ereina is for sale. Ereina is part way through a restoration interrupted due to move to sailing a catamaran. She is out of the water in South Wales. Most repairs have been completed (see photos) – the hull needs stripping back and re-coating. Galvanised 4-wheel trailer almost unused, never been in salt ...Comments: | |
A138 Sweet Sue spotted in St Peterport Guernsey2018 May - A138 Sweet Sue picture in Guernsey 5th May 218Comments: | |
A117 Turtle May 2018 – progress in Cornwall2018 May - Our Secretary Richard has been on his travels, sailing tupperware yachts and popping in on unsuspecting Atalanta Owners. Richard visited Chris Berry in Truro. Chris has taken on A117 Turtle – Turtle had been languishing in a barn for many years. Chris is well on with the often disheartening process of stripping back and seeing ...Comments: | |
AOA Annual Dinner2018 April - Dinner menu and attendance cards for the first seven Annual Dinners – Atalanta Owners know how to enjoy themselves! These cards were kindly donated by the sone of an ex-owner.Comments: | |
Enter and Edit your AOA60 Round the World trips2018 April - Enter and Edit your AOA60 Round the World tripsComments: | |
?? AOA60 – How well do you know Fairey Marine yachts?2018 April - The AOA0 Challenge is live – have a go, get on the leaderboard, and maybe learn some new facts about the Fairey Marine Yachts.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper 100W Solar Panel for 48V charging2018 March - Above: 100W “Fuji Wave” panel – delivers a high voltage with exceptional low light energy capture. Mid afternoon March last w/e measured input was 300V+.These are designed for commercial solar installations, but are readily adaptable to use on boats – campers etc. The great thing for the Atalanta is that it is exactly the correct ...Comments: | |
AOA60 Challenge – Part 3 (of 3)2018 March - AOA60 Challenge - Part 3 (of 3)Comments: | |
AOA60 Challenge – Part 2 (of 3)2018 March - AOA60 Challenge - Part 2 (of 3)Comments: | |
AOA60 Challenge – Part 1 (of 3)2018 March - AOA60 Challenge - Part 1 (of 3)Comments: | |
Raising A86 off her trailer after repositioning in the barn2018 March - Today, the 5th March 2018, A86 was moved on her trailer and repositioned in the barn so that all round access was possible. Many thanks to Mike Dixon for coming to the aid with his 4×4 and manoeuvring the trailer. After this, Mike organised the lift off evolution, using four beer kegs and much timber of ...Comments: | |
AOA60 Round The World2018 March - Fairey Marine Yachts Collaborative Round the World Journey FMAOA Around the World LogComments: | |
AOA60 Challenge2018 March - AOA60 ChallengeComments: | |
Test FrontEnd Post2018 March - This is a test of a Front End Post.Comments: | |
The AOA is 60 Years Old – Celebrate with us2018 March - Check out, and Join in our celebration of 60 years.Comments: | |
AOA 60:60:60 – Anecdotes from 60 Years2018 February - AOA 60:60:60 - Anecdotes from 60 YearsComments: | |
AOA60 – Celebrating 60 years2018 February -Comments: | |
A110 Memories from an Owner2018 February - These photographs relating to A110 Turnstone (now Trientje P, being restored in Germany) were kindly provided by Richard Salter. . The boat was owned by Richard’s Father who bought it off a neighbour of the owner of A146 Bluff ...Comments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 7 Lizard Point to Portsmouth2018 February - So I have finally got round to writing the final instalment of our journey from Isle of Man to Portsmouth. We had a fairly uneventful journey from Lizard to Portland Bill across Lyme Bay. However the wind picked up to approx F5 to F6 on approach to Portland Bill which gave us chance to kill the ...Comments: | |
2018 AOA AGM2018 February - The 2018 AGM was held at the Tamesis Sailing Club on the River Thames in Hampton Wick. It was an excellent day with a suitable mix of ‘business’ and pleasure, and the odd bit of wheeling and dealing going on in the margins. Dan Houston, Editor of the excellent ‘Classic Sailor‘ magazine very kindly attended for ...Comments: | |
Barbara Calder, ex owner of Terrapina, dies2018 February - See the Forum post for obituary of Barbara Calder, corinthian ex-owner of Terrapina. Quite a sailor and quite a character.Comments: | |
Memorable family sailing on Holland waterways summer 19602018 February - A memorable time for the family which we did not regret.The tide was running out fast in the Zandreek. so we went aground not exactly where we would have wished!. No problem with an Atalanta and we prepared to spend the night in our cosy arch until next high tide. What an intent moment when ...Comments: | |
A128 Echo in 1989-19902018 February - Pictures of A128 Echo iin 1989 and 1990 kindly provided by Piers Beckett.Comments: | |
A125 Bacardi – A ‘Barn Find’ which died in the barn2018 January - Below is a story of a long distance affair between Peter Nicholls and A125 Polaris II in Mexico. 1960 Polaris moves to Mexico Fairey Atalanta hull no 128 left the Hamble works on 10 May 1960 and was bought by Enrique Huber in Mexico. 1992 – Peter meets Polaris as prospective buyer In August 1992, the AOA received a ...Comments: | |
Building Colchide in 19582018 January - A photo record of Bernard Upton building Colchide in 1958Comments: | |
History of A89 Colchide2017 December - COLCHIDE Bernard Upton bought an Atalanta kit, hull number 104, directly from Fairey Aviation, Hamble on 25 November 1958 for £2800 and had it delivered to Cambs. The hull was built in a canvas shed in the grounds of a printing works in Wisbech. Bernard Upton and Wally Green, a former shipwright, worked on the hull ...Comments: | |
A16 Dervorguilla gets a makeover2017 December - A16 Dervorguilla gets a makeover at Pin Mill. A Mark 1 Atalanta Devorguilla is still in remarkable condition despite her age. There are quite a few interesting differences: The aft-cabin is longer, the cockpit shorter and the galley is about half the length The rudder design is different The hull shape at the stern looks to have a sharper ...Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper – cockpit tent + mast and boom issues2017 December - Missed the bulletin deadline this year, so thought I would add this blog of the ongoing work on Kerry Piper A169. Working on the basis of KP launch in 2018, need to schedule the various jobs still outstanding. First off, as there are various onboard mini projects to complete, a cockpit tent would add some comfort ...Comments: | |
Paint job (mostly) complete2017 December - So today was the day that all the prep has paid off. I hope the colour gets the nod. When I stripped off the old black paint, I found some of this colour underneath and thought – why not? I’ve used Dulux trade weathershield for the white and colour, and Safekote polyurethane for the deck paint. All ...Comments: | |
Zambra progress – coming along, slowly but steadily…2017 December - I thought I’d better drop in the latest news on the Zambra project, as it’s been a while. I’ve made some good progress over the last few weeks, including: Finishing all the prep work on the hull, including fitting all the deck woodwork and hardware Coating up all the woodwork in three coats of Woodskin Priming and undercoating Top coating ...Comments: | |
A92 Sea Major – Sound with galvanised trailer – £995 ono SOLD2017 December -Comments: | |
2018 AOA Website – introduction2017 December - Welcome to the new 2018 AOA WebsiteComments: | |
F14 Noggin for sale £6,000 – SOLD2017 November - Christopher Perkins has put Noggin up for sale. She has had a great deal of work done by professional boatbuilder Alan Staley. Lying in Faversham, with an excellent trailer. Contact details christopher.perkins at orange.fr Telephone 0033 2 51 00 91 18 See details of Noggin on her boat pageComments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 6 Padstow to Lizard Point2017 November - Made a cheeky visit to Brother Jack as it was my wifes birthday last week and she wanted dinner at Rick Steins’…. (Its a Malay thing)… We gave the engine a run and the cabin a good airing. After about an hour I wondered why the exhaustComments: | |
Finally… launched on the River Bure at Martham2017 October - The culmination of work since acquisition from Derek Buckton in 2006… everything should work! Taka Maru stayed moored up for a week, during which it transpired the exhaust system needed repair, and the keep sealing strips were too tight for comfortable raisin and lowering. But she floated and was quite watertight after three days.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper-out of the shed!2017 September - Last week (of August), after several postponements due to inclement weather, KP’s scaffold shed was dismantled. The scaffolding has been reconfigured to provide a higher lift on the winched slings ready for the undersidesComments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 5 (Update)2017 August - Made a cheeky visit to Brother Jack as it was my wifes birthday last week and she wanted dinner at Rick Steins’…. (Its a Malay thing)… We gave the engine a run and the cabin a good airing. After about an hour I wondered why the exhaustComments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 52017 August - So progress so far we haveComments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 42017 August - So after the false start first time round, myself and another 2 others set sail from Aberystwyth in the dead of night (11pm to be precise).Comments: | |
Italian/Croatian adventure2017 August - Its a pretty well worn path for Titania / Atalanta owners but its certainly a big adventure for us, family crew of five, including George 6, below, Jemima 10 and Freddie 9. With lots of great advice from Trevor, we trailed and launched off in SaComments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 32017 July - Hi All Sorry its been a while since I updated but suffice to say we have made progress to N Devon but since then progressed has stalled due to work commitments. Anyway here is the update from Aberystwyth to Padstow (but ended up going nowheComments: | |
A154 Deannie – restoration2017 July - Deannie is available, free of charge, in the Lake District area, near the M6. The owners have entrusted the AOA to find a good home for her. Deannie has been under a heavy duty tarpaulin for some years and she is dry and solid inside. Her internals and cockpit blister have been removed but are ...Comments: | |
The madness has paid off2017 July - Firstly I would like to introduce myself to the members of AOA. My name is Simon and I am the proud new owner of yacht Solone. Back in May I began negotiations to buy an Atalanta Solone, some of you may have seen her advertised herComments: | |
2017 T12 Harrier re-launched2017 July - 2017 T12 Harrier re-launched. Photo: Ready for launching.Comments: | |
A86 in storage2017 July - A86 in storage. Photo: A86 in storage.Comments: | |
A124 Helene gets new electrics panel2017 July - Helene had been professionally rewired before I bought her. There were one or two aspects I didn’t like, mainly that some of the cable routing was very visible, the sockets provided were of the DIN format and there was no volt meter or ammeter. I also managed to damage one of the switch fuse ...Comments: | |
A124 Helene gets her old boom back with slab reefing2017 June - Helene’s previous owner had invested in the hope of a return in silverware. Helene (3/4 rig, wooden mast) had been set up with new sails and gear for racing. This included leading main halyard and topping lift aft to the cockpit. A significant downside in this approach for me was the aesthetic blight of an ...Comments: | |
AOA Toco demise 2017 – A sad tale2017 June - Sadly we watched the A99 Toco demise in 2017. She had been lying outside the owner’s house for many years. He had intended to restore her but never quite got started. The owner was keen to sell her and was threatening destruction if a buyer could not be found. A few of ...Comments: | |
2016 Mary on the way home2017 June - 2016 Mary on the way home. Photo: sep 06b to st tropez 010_modified.Comments: | |
Hullabaloo for sale SOLD2017 May - Reluctantly the owner of Hullabaloo has decided to sell as he is no longer able to use and maintain Hullabaloo. Basically in very sound condition Hullabaloo is offered for sale on eBay.Comments: | |
A124 Keels and their mechanism2017 May - The keels, keel brackets and clamping plates all looked in excellent condition but I wanted to get them out to check. I got the boat in the air and prepared to remove the first of the bolt-covers and discovered that they were glued in place. The person who had last had them off ...Comments: | |
A124 Replacement Windows2017 May - The windows on Helene were very cloudy and needed replacing. There is a lot of excellent information in bulletins about how to replace them so I got stuck in. The only variation to established practice I adopted was the use of closed cell sealing tape in place of the more usual butyl tape. ...Comments: | |
Portsmouth Bound Prt 22017 May - So during our trip around Anglesey was quite uneventful although we did witness an amazing sunset in the Irish Sea.Comments: | |
Portsmouth Bound 2017 Part 12017 May - So we arrived on a blowy Saturday morning to set off from Castletown with a view to reaching at least the North Coast of Somerset/Devon. This was slightly ambitious in hindsight now we have completed the sailing. The winds were in our favour on thComments: | |
Sadly Remnants of A99 Toco on eBay2017 May - A99 Toco has been scrapped and broken up. Seller badgersden10 has a number of parts including windows, sails, prop shaft, and fuel tank listed on eBay at present. At somewhat inflated prices. If you need anything like this it would be worthComments: | |
A95 Hiran Cockpit Tent2017 May - Photographs of the cockpit tent installed on Hiran, which may be of interest to others.Comments: | |
Lifting the boat from the trailer2017 April - I adapted a methodology for lifting the boat off the trailer that I have used for other boats. It involves a cross-beam with a jack at each end. In the past I have dropped the nose of the trailer, positioned a cradle under the stern of a boat, and then used the beam to ...Comments: | |
Article in Classic Sailor about Atalantas2017 April - The Association have contributed to an article in Classic Sailor about Atalantas this month. Dan Houston’s Classic Sailor magazine is an excellent publication – thoroughly recommended. Check it out at http://classicsailor.com.Comments: | |
2016 Brother Jack heads South2017 April - 2016 Brother Jack heads South. Photo: T4 Brother Jack Lift in. Brother Jack about to get her backside wet after 6 months in the dry.Comments: | |
Atalanta 26: A179 Emma Duck – SOLD2017 March - Emma Duck was excellently looked after for many years by AOA members, and she retains many original Atalanta features, with some later additions attributed to an extended stay in the Med. She is currently ashore in Chichester Harbour. Sound Interior with smart vinyl berth cushions, varnished table/chart table/coachroof, sink, cooker, water tank and sea toilet. She ...Comments: | |
A162 Solone For Sale – £5,000 SOLD2017 March - Keith Viewing’s wonderful Solone is now for sale. Set up for serious cruising Solone is looking for new adventures. Invoices available for all works carried out. Solone has been laid up ashore undercover for some time and will need some work to re-commission her. Please contact Keith’s daughter in the first instance at piaviewing<at>free<dot>fr (replace <at> ...Comments: | |
A95 For Sale £4,500 – SOLD2017 March - Hiran is up for sale after over 30 years of ownership. Sale DetailsComments: | |
Fairey Marine tenders for Atalantas2017 February - There are three Fairey Marine tenders to complement the Atalanta series of yachts. The Dinky This is an 8 ft long dinghy. Constructed in the same way as the Atalanta, hot moulded in Agba Veneer. Many of them have a flap in the transom. The flap folds down so that the tender can stow upside down on ...Comments: | |
20 February – Toco goes to a new home2017 February - Great news for Fred and the Association – Toco Axxx has a new home. We wish the new owner good fortune in the restoration and hope to follow progress over the coming months.Comments: | |
A33 – a fascinating Atalanta in the USA2017 February - A33 – a fascinating Atalanta in the USA. Photo: A33 under trees.Comments: | |
Salizanda blog update2017 January - I have just finished updating the Salizanda blog following her successful re-launching and I have posted the link here. http://salizanda.blogspot.co.aComments: | |
Photos of A33 from Michel Lapierre in Canada2017 January - Photos of A33 from Michel Lapierre in CanadaComments: | |
Electric Motor Installation2017 January - Electric Motor Installation. Photo: Electric motor installation 1. Electric motor components set up in situ to check all OK before final instaComments: | |
2017 AOA AGM – Roaring Success in Dartford2017 January - The 2017 AOA AGM was well attended with 26 people representing xxx boats. We discussed…. We had a great lunch with much talk of adventures new, old and future. And so onComments: | |
Atalanta Mary A102 Mediterranean Circuit2017 January - In 2013 Alistair Rodger sailed A102 Atalanta Mary across The Channel to St Valery Sur Somme as the first part of a Mediterranean adventure. Alistair, Mojo the greyhound and Atalanta Mary spent three months exploring the French canals before arriving at the Mediterranean. They journeyed up the Somme river to Paris and then left on ...Comments: | |
A117 Turtle Sizing Up the challenge2017 January - A117 Turtle Sizing Up the challenge. Photo: IMG_1785.Comments: | |
A117 Turtle on the move after 10 years2017 January - A117 Turtle on the move after 10 years. Photo: IMG_1814.Comments: | |
A117 Checking her out2017 January - A117 Checking her out. Photo: IMG_1804.Comments: | |
Fulmar – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR2016 December - Brochures Adverts and Publicity ShotsComments: | |
Atalanta 31 – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR2016 December - Brochures Adverts and Publicity ShotsComments: | |
Titania – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR2016 December - Brochures Adverts and Publicity ShotsComments: | |
Atalanta 26 – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR2016 December - Brochures Adverts and Publicity ShotsComments: | |
A169 Aft Cabin refurbishment2016 December - A169 Aft Cabin refurbishment. Photo: Aft cabin refurb 1. The secondary bulkheads were made in two sections (top and base)Comments: | |
A169 Nav Station2016 December - A169 Nav Station. Photo: Kerry Piper- Nav station mod’s. Slide out chart table allows access to storage/quarter berth below cockpit seat. FormComments: | |
A169 Saloon2016 December - A169 Saloon. Photo: Saloon – shelving and seat mod’s. Full length shelves added to each side of saloon. Fitted cushion back below shelves NB:Comments: | |
A117 Turtle on eBay2016 November - A117 Turtle on eBay. Photo: s-l1600. As seen on Ebay.Comments: | |
Memories of my ownership of A179 Emma Duck in 1970s2016 November - Memories of my ownership of A179 Emma Duck in 1970s. Photo: 7 – Julie & Steve in Emma Duck’s Tender 1972. My children in the Duckling Dinghy.Comments: | |
A166 Hullabaloo for sale on eBay2016 October - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fairey-Atalanta-yacht-26-/322290972915?hash=item4b0a09f8f3:g:4aAAAOSwpLNX~Vgj Here is the URL NBComments: | |
Suffolk Yacht Harbour-Mary maintenance2016 October - In my previous blog I spoke of bringing Mary home because the maintenance backlog was exceeding holiday expectations. Well that kind of thing. So now Mary is in Suffolk Yacht Harbour under her lovely cover with the expectation that I address theComments: | |
Salizanda re-launched2016 September - FINALLY 🙂 Salizanda was finally re-launched on the 3rd August. There is still lots to do but after 14 years it was a wonderful moment. She sails like a dream even though I can only partially lower the keels as the depth in our pond is lesComments: | |
Ready for winter storage2016 September - So it with great pleasure that I have taken on an Atalanta Titania (T4). I am still looking into the history of her and previous owners and names (Gellie,Katya and currently Brother Jack). It is with great thanks to a fellow club member that she iComments: | |
A1 Recovery from Essex2016 September - A1 Recovery from Essex. Photo: A1 Recovery (1).Comments: | |
09 Sep – Hyeres2016 September - 09 Sep - HyeresComments: | |
09 Sep – St Tropez to Le Lavendou2016 September - 09 Sep - St Tropez to Le LavendouComments: | |
07 Sep – St Tropez2016 September - 07 Sep - St TropezComments: | |
06 Sep – Past Agay to St Tropez2016 September - 06 Sep - Past Agay to St TropezComments: | |
05 Sep – Past Cannes to La Napoule2016 September - 05 Sep - Past Cannes to La NapouleComments: | |
04 Sep – Antibes2016 September - 04 Sep - AntibesComments: | |
03 Sep – Around Monaco2016 September - 03 Sep - Around MonacoComments: | |
02 Sep – To Monaco2016 September - 02 Sep - To MonacoComments: | |
01 Sep – San Remo2016 September - 01 Sep - San RemoComments: | |
31 Aug – San Lorenzo Al Mare2016 August - 31 Aug - San Lorenzo Al MareComments: | |
30 Aug – Alassio2016 August - 30 Aug - AlassioComments: | |
29 Aug – Savona to Loano2016 August - 29 Aug - Savona to LoanoComments: | |
28 Aug – Genoa to Savona2016 August - 28 Aug - Genoa to SavonaComments: | |
26 Aug – Genoa2016 August - 26 Aug - GenoaComments: | |
25 Aug – Portofino2016 August - 25 Aug - PortofinoComments: | |
25 Aug – Past Cinque Terre to Portfino2016 August - 25 Aug - Past Cinque Terre to PortfinoComments: | |
24 Aug – Portovenere2016 August - 24 Aug - PortovenereComments: | |
23 Aug – La Grazie2016 August - 23 Aug - La GrazieComments: | |
La Spezia2016 August - I have driven past Genoa and La Spezia a number of times and although the west of Genoa has some beautiful driving roads. Well they were before they filled them with cars etc.. But it is usually with a sigh of relief when you exit the mountains and are on the highway south. Looking at ...Comments: | |
23 Aug – Past Lerici, Viareggio and Carrera2016 August - 23 Aug - Past Lerici, Viareggio and CarreraComments: | |
23 Aug – Leaving the Arno2016 August - 23 Aug - Leaving the ArnoComments: | |
22 Aug – Arnovecchio2016 August - 22 Aug - ArnovecchioComments: | |
21 Aug – Florence, before we get afloat2016 August - 21 Aug - Florence, before we get afloatComments: | |
Leaving Pisa to La Grazie (near La Spezia)2016 August - We , and I say we, because our Nick joined me, had a delay before we could get into the water. So we spent the day in Florence drinking stupidly expensive beer on roof top gardens. I think the reason for the delay was that I needed a new battery? We were treated to a spectacular ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Mary Comes Home (2016)2016 August - –>Comments: | |
A136 Amsara needs a home2016 August - A136 Amsara needs a home. Photo: Amsara 2016 01.Comments: | |
A17 Gambol – £9,350 WITHDRAWN FROM SALE2016 July - The wonderful A17, Gambol, is for sale. Gambol has had much work done by Simon Garrett and is in great condition. Asking Price £9,350 Currently Lying Under Cover a Few Mins From J17 M6 Part 1 registered, Gambol is on the National Small Boat Register Database No 2155 3/4 Rig Yanamr 2GM20FC with Brand new 2014 PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox Doyle ...Comments: | |
Bringing Mary Home-Non abbastanza vacanze2016 June - I am going to need your help here. It has become evident that I should bring Mary home. When I visited on the 2Comments: | |
Boat cover for Mary2016 June - As you will know from Nicks posts I have had a cover made for Mary. As described by the Pisa Marina owner ‘she is beautiful’.Comments: | |
F53 Pilgrim for sale SOLD2016 June - F53 Pilgrim for sale (2017 – now sold)Comments: | |
Atalanta A1-The Prototype-What a great project for someone2016 June - Atalanta A1 was the very first ‘prototype’ Atalanta. She is smaller than the Mark 2 and 3 but has all of the same features – twin keels, centre cockpit, blister and so on. She is now needing someone to restore her – if you are interested please cComments: | |
2014 A1 Condition Survey2016 June - 2014 A1 Condition Survey. Photo: 2014 A1 – 1 of 28. A1 had been stored near St Osyth for many years. The owner had died and the Association beComments: | |
2016 Atalanta Mary’s new cover2016 June - 2016 Atalanta Mary’s new cover. Photo: Atalanta Mary’s new cover – fitting review on Helene.Comments: | |
Ahamkara-free to good home?2016 May - Colin has been in touch with the current owner Eles Ellis who is very anxious to get rid of her and has offered the boat for no payment! The originalComments: | |
Deck repairs complete2016 April - There has been progress – the decks are repaired, filled and primed.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Galley refurb2016 March - A169 Kerry Piper Galley refurb. Photo: KP Galley refurb.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Cabin Table2016 March - A169 Kerry Piper Cabin Table. Photo: Kerry Piper – Table project. Further detail to the bulletin article. Provides a functional foldaway tableComments: | |
A136 Amsara-Want to save her?2016 February - Mick Doyle kindly contacted us about A136 Amsara, which is in a boatyard in Portchester. The current owner had started work on her. There is more to do, and apparently she will need a new engine. If you are interested let me know andComments: | |
A5 Diaphony Restoration Update2016 February - A5 Diaphony Restoration Update. Photo: A5 lower pintle.Comments: | |
AGMs and Subscriptions2016 February - Beef this up – more recent history, plus maybe subscription over the years…. The AGM/Dinner held at St Ermin’s Hotel, Caxton Street, London, on a Saturday in January, is held in a convivial setting and with the minimum of formality. However, it is conducted in a legal manner, an agenda is set, minutes are kept ...Comments: | |
T4 Brother Jack sailing2016 February - T4 Brother Jack sailing. Photo: Photo of T4 Brother Jack. Sir, We struggle with computers.T4 Brother Jack is a serviceable boat, there are allComments: | |
A46 Theodora pictures from 20052016 January - A46 Theodora pictures from 2005. Photo: Theodora 2. Theodora was towed in by the lifeboat during the race at the 50th anniversary. She had repComments: | |
Arnoveccio in Pisa2016 January - After leaving Bosa I decided the next overwintering would be Pisa. I would go up the eastern side of Corsica and head to the mainland. I think the distances around Sardinia were too great for short holidays and I think I was kind of heading home.. I found Arnovecchio through the cruising association on the Arno ...Comments: | |
A46 Theodora-anyone know where she is now?2015 December - We have had an enquiry through the website about the whereabouts of Theodora. John Black who used to own her would like to hear how she is fairing. The last owner we have in our records left the Association in 2013, at which time her homeComments: | |
2015 A89 Winter Lift Out2015 December - 2015 A89 Winter Lift Out. Photo: A89 winter lift-out.Comments: | |
Propellor sizes2015 December - I took A89 Colchide out of the water for winter a few days ago, accompanied by East Coast Rep- Nick Phillips and MartComments: | |
Ahamkara Fairey Atalanta – Free to a good home2015 November - Ahamkara is a custom built Atalanta – see details here and also here – lying at Benfleet, Essex. Maree Ellis is keen for her to go to a new home. Please contact Maree at: mellistrees at gmail dot comComments: | |
Sail sizes2015 November - Hello fellow members, After 2 seasons sailing A89 COLCHIDE back in the UK, it is obvious that she is over-canvassed for UK conditions. Uncle Bernard specified and fitted an oversize genoa, as he was sailing in 3-7 knots on Lake GeneComments: | |
2015 Mary to Pisa2015 September - 2015 Mary to Pisa. Photo: Bastia. We just do it for the photosComments: | |
Mary 20152015 September - Well I have finally managed to put Mary back in the water and I think the plan is basically to find my way home. The distances here are too great and the contradiction between waiting out mistral and having to fighter 3 weeks holiday once a year hasComments: | |
A115 Moved Home2015 August - A115 Moved HomeComments: | |
2015 A89 Sailing on the R.Orwell2015 June - 2015 A89 Sailing on the R.Orwell. Photo: A89 off Harwich.Comments: | |
A89 Colchide sailing on the River Orwell2015 June - Took some pix of Colchide yesterday when you sailed past Sandack on a mooring near Clamp House, Ipswich. Will send them if you let me have an email address.Comments: | |
A124 Engine Tidy Up2015 May - The engine was not in bad condition but needed a tidy and paint up. Some of the ancilliaries and pipework were a bit untidy. I removed the cockpit floor and the engine to clean up the engine bay. The whole of the engine way is lined with 35mm foil backed sound insulation which is ...Comments: | |
Blister Repairs2015 May - The join between the deck and blister was distressed at the forward end. Upon investigation it was clear that the laminated ‘quadrant’ in this corner was delaminating and there was evidence of water ingress on the centreline at the forward end of the blister. There were also cracks in the surface near the centreline of ...Comments: | |
A124 Foredeck Repairs2015 May - The foredeck didn’t seem too bad away from the Blister (coachroof). However on investigation it transpired that the top veneer was breaking up in a few areas, particularly in the corners on the ‘uphill’ side of the deck slats. Treatment was relatively simple as there were no complete holes. The ‘king plank’ ...Comments: | |
A124 Helene Aft Deck Repairs2015 May - The decks appeared to need some paint. Sadly on investigation it turned out that areas were delaminating and that the stern deck on the starboard side had been badly repaired in the past and was shot! The deck framing, although not generally rotten, was also weak and at some point a post had been ...Comments: | |
Perkins 4107 rides again2015 April - So, after much knuckle scraping, seized bolts and antiquated parts, she’s running again. Here’s a video: http://youtu.be/V6PNkCOqNio And a pic:Comments: | |
A124 Helene – Renovations2015 April - I bought Helene in 2007 expecting to do some light renovation of the decks and then get sailing. I got her home and started the work. And then I made my first mistake…..I built a large ‘tent’ around he from scaffolding and tarpaulins so that I could work in the dry. The second ...Comments: | |
2015 Mary check in Bosa2015 April - 2015 Mary check in Bosa. Photo: new keel box seals. I managed to get new blocking plates made by a local carpenter. By all accounts a good manComments: | |
The engine bites back2015 April - We’ve finally got the engine stripped down, and I’ve ordered some various parts. Amazingly, Perkins still sell most of what I needed! But, it turned out the heat exchanger was too corroded, so a replacement one is on the way – secondhand – from ChComments: | |
More progress on Zambra2015 March - Today we’ve stripped out the thrust bearing and drive – it looks like an old Aquadrive sort of affair, with two universal joints, a thrust bearing and a 4″ hub connecting to the motor. Installed length is 204mm, the shaft diameter is 31.8mm. And iComments: | |
It looks a bit scary at this moment…2015 March - We’ve nearly stripped the whole boat now, and found a few ‘nasty’ bits of rot, but some other bits are really looking much better!Comments: | |
And out came the engine….2015 February - So, having a forklift definitely helps this process, especially with the weight of a Perkins 4-107 with hydraulic gearbox. And, the excellent design of the Atalanta meaning the engine lifts out vertically!Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Aft Deck repairs2015 February - A169 Kerry Piper Aft Deck repairs. Photo: Aft deck repairs collage 1. Aft deck rebuild – top section repairs. Weather very cold for epoxy gluiComments: | |
A31-10 Zambra renovations2015 January - When I first took ownership of Zambra, she looked fantastic: But, as manyComments: | |
Atalanta 26 for sale on eBay2015 January - Seven days to go at 9th January 2015 Judging by the stubComments: | |
Tim Arnold (A31/8) writes2015 January - Tim previously wrote from USA to say that he had reluctantly decided to break up A31/8 “Trio of Playford”, after trying unsuccessfully to sell her as a potential restoration project to othComments: | |
A17 Gambol is for Sale2014 December - Asking Price £9,350 Currently Lying Under Cover a Few Mins From J17 M6 Part 1 registeredComments: | |
A104 For Sale SOLD2014 December - A104 For Sale ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow.Comments: | |
A99 Toco for sale2014 November - Complete boat and trailer. Been standing for 3 years at Kings Lynn 6 x excellent sails. 4 clocks on hatch for speed, depth, wind, lean. The mast wasComments: | |
F2 Steel Deal for sale in the US $2,000 USD2014 November - Lying Michigan, USA Contact George Wietor email: wietorg at yahoo.com Tel: 616 452-1021Comments: | |
A31-7 Moby Dick & A31-13 Project Atalanta 31s £enquire NO LONGER FOR SALE2014 November - Peter and Ian Brook have an unfinished A31 hill (number 13) and a donor boat in A31-7 Moby Dick. Peter Brook 020 8950 1313 See details of Moby Dick on her boat pageComments: | |
A31/8 Trio of Playford – Restoration project in the US2014 November - Tim Arnold is selling Trio of Playford. tw.arnold at gmail dot com 07960148158 See further details on this postComments: | |
F53 Pilgrim for sale2014 November - Fulmar F53 Pilgrim is for sale at Stonehaven, Gairlochhead. She’s in good order, fitted with new Beta 10hp diesel, which has been run in for 180 hrs. New keel bolts with grease nipples fitted, no rubbers required. Taylors parafifn cooker, or if prComments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Hull repairs2014 October - A169 Kerry Piper Hull repairs. Photo: Exterior hull repair collage. Starboard quarter repair – veneer replacement, work in progress.Comments: | |
Atalanta Mary 20142014 October - This blog covers a 2 1/2 week holiday I spent in Sardinia working on Mary. Before reading this look back at the condition of Mary when I sailed out of Portland in October 2012. During 2013 she was exposed to a lot of strong UV. With the aComments: | |
Kerry Piper-work in progress continued2014 September - Trying to complete as much of the epoxy /veneer repair work before the colder weather arrives. Added below some pic’s of the the aft cabin repairs to the extensive dry rot. The rotten frame abaft the new aft bulkhead – sComments: | |
2014 A15 Artemis Photos2014 August - 2014 A15 Artemis Photos . Photo: P1010092. Another image in Chichester,A15 again.Comments: | |
A72 Rondar advertised on Gumtree2014 August - A72 rondar was once sailed by RAF personnel in Singapore and Cyprus, sadly now neglected and for sale. Details and photos here:Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Transom and Cockpit Drains2014 August - A169 Kerry Piper Transom and Cockpit Drains. Photo: Collage – transom and cockpit drains.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Bullhead & Galley repairs2014 August - A169 Kerry Piper Bullhead & Galley repairs. Photo: Fwd bulkhead and galley repairs.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper Keelboxes and aft bulkhead2014 August - A169 Kerry Piper Keelboxes and aft bulkhead. Photo: Collage – keelboxes and aft bulkhed.Comments: | |
Kerry Piper-work in progress2014 August - A few photo’s of restoration work (so far) for A169 Kerry Piper. Apologies for the pick and mix collages, I will be posting a more complete record of the ongoing restoration of KP laterComments: | |
A147 Chamois to the Western Isles-Day 1-12th July2014 July - Ballindean to KilmelfordComments: | |
A148 Johara for sale SOLD2014 July - A148 has been beautifully restored by her owners, Terry and Jackie Wetherilt who very sadly decided to put her up for sale following their move up to Scotland:Comments: | |
Exhaust for Coventry Victor WN42014 June - Having replaced the CV Midget on A49 with the larger engine, I followed the original Midget exhaust line through the aft cabin using fabricated S/S injection exhaust stubs feeding into high temperature exhaust hoses, hence into a Y junctioComments: | |
A148 Johara back to the water 20132014 June - A148 Johara back to the water 2013. Photo: imagejohara. <Comments: | |
A31/4 Gellie for Sale, or offer to repair?2014 May - Unfortunately health issues are preventing Bill getting Gellie sorted out after her disaster last year in the gales. She needs a new mast, some rigging and some repairs to the coach work all above the rubbing strake. Also a bit of TLC inside. SheComments: | |
A71 Sailing Videos2014 May - A71 was bought by Lisa and Terry Greatrix. Terry’s brother had owned Blue Jackaroo earlier in her life and he helped Lisa and Terry restoration A71 to he former glory. Lisa and Terry made quite a few short videos of A71 which are available on a playlist dedicated to he on our Youtube channel.Comments: | |
A31/4 Gellie-Urgent appeal2014 May - Just received this message from Bill Johnston, owner of A31/4 Gellie: URGENT APPEAL You may remember me as the owner of A31/4 “Gellie” Unfortunately health issues are preventing me getting Gellie sorted out after her disaster lastComments: | |
T12 Tily-Ho sold2014 May - Just heard from Tim that he’s sold T12 Tily-Ho to what sounds like a very good home, so hopefully we’ll see her afloat again before very long.Comments: | |
bubble repair2014 April - As you may remember I managed to damage the bubble just forward of the hatch. After damaging and repairing the hatch itself. This repair scared me far more as a hash job here would be a significant scar on my self confidence.Comments: | |
Calista’s Adriatic Cruise 20142014 April - Calista will be spending May and June sailing in the Adriatic. The plan is: Leaving Pembrokeshire on Easter Monday, driving through the channel tunnel, Germany and Austria toComments: | |
A89 Tastes East Coast Salt Water after years in Lake Geneva2014 April - A89 Tastes East Coast Salt Water after years in Lake Geneva. Photo: 2014-04-13_off_to_sea. A89 Colchide decked out ready for towing to IpswichComments: | |
A17 Gambol Winter Home2014 February - A17 Gambol Winter Home. Photo: A17 Gambol Plans For Winter Home – Real Men only Reference In Case of extreme Emergency after The Event! WinterComments: | |
2013 A17 Gambol in France2014 February - 2013 A17 Gambol in France. Photo: A17 Gambol On The Ferry June 2013 – Who Says Cossing The Channel Is Difficult (Question Mark).Comments: | |
2014 Winter check on A102 in Bosa2014 January - 2014 Winter check on A102 in Bosa. Photo: Check on Mary. I went back to check on Mary as I wasn’t there when she was hauled out. Although I wComments: | |
What can we do about A31/8 “Trio of Playford” in Austin, TX?2014 January - Tim Arnold writes: “Dear Atalanta Enthusiasts,We are regretfully disposing of A31 “Trio” Restoration is beyond our capacity. It is lying in Austin TX on a very substantial 3 axle trailer.Before it iComments: | |
A87 Methuselah update: on the move (again!)2013 December - A87 is now in the new shed at home and we are planing some serious progress on her in 2014!Comments: | |
A17 Gambol 2013/14 Winter Projects2013 December - It has occurred to me (after my gearbox issues) that it might be good to share projects being tackled in real time as it’s very likely that others may be contemplating or tackling the same one. A few words & pictures may ease the pain for the nextComments: | |
PRM Gearbox2013 December - PRM Gearbox. Photo: A17 Gambol – A Trio of PRM 150 Gearboxes.Comments: | |
A17 Gambol-Wrong Gearbox Reduction2013 December - Finally last Friday my replacement exchange PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox (needed because the original feathering prop on Gambol is left handed & the Yanmar 2GM20FC I re-engined GambolComments: | |
2013 Atalanta Mary lays up in Bosa2013 November - 2013 Atalanta Mary lays up in Bosa. Photo: vela coperta (3). Now she has been washed down there is little antifoul left.Comments: | |
2013 A89 Colchide from Switzerland to East Coast2013 October - 2013 A89 Colchide from Switzerland to East Coast. Photo: A89 side.Comments: | |
2013 Atalanta Mary from above2013 September - 2013 Atalanta Mary from above. Photo: Rare view of mary. I went up the mast of another Cruising Association boat to help feed an halyard.Comments: | |
2013 Atalanta Mary Alghero to Bosa, Sardinia2013 September - 2013 Atalanta Mary Alghero to Bosa, Sardinia. Photo: Alghero – making do. I guess it is not to compete with a fast cat but getting the most ouComments: | |
2013 Atlanta Mary from Corsica to Isola Rossa, Sardinia2013 September - 2013 Atlanta Mary from Corsica to Isola Rossa, Sardinia. Photo: The clouds before the Mistral..Comments: | |
A144 Cyn for Sale SOLD2013 September - A144 Cyn for Sale.Comments: | |
2024 A103 – Sardinia2013 September - 2024 A103 – Sardinia. Photo: Tough times in isola rossa.Comments: | |
A 81 Spotted in Netherlands by Peter on A31/092013 September - As far as I knew only one Atalanta situated in The Netherlands. Found a second one, the A81. No rigging and in a bad shape. The owner told me that he was about to do some seriuos work on her. I posted two photographs. Peter BiComments: | |
A117 Turtle is still for sale2013 September - Robert Handley-Fairbairn writes: An update, to say Turtle A117 is still available, so make me an offer. I could break her for 500 and keep the trailer, but I would hate to do it after resisting for 7 years. She is a complComments: | |
More about Ahamkara, a most unusual Atalanta2013 August - The story of Ahamkara, home built Atalanta and home in solid wood rather than veneers.Comments: | |
2013 A102 – Corsica!2013 August - 2013 A102 – Corsica!. Photo: Corsica. I have arrived after an epic 36 hour haul on the motor today but a good 4 hours on spinaker yesterday.Comments: | |
2013 A102 – Out into the Mediterranean2013 August - 2013 A102 – Out into the Mediterranean. Photo: Med. I will update the blog soon as I am expecting bad weather. 50km winds. I am anchored inComments: | |
A89 Colchide2013 August - Here are some more pictures of A89 Colchide in Norfolk. I have some questions: 1. Should I open the foreward hatch a few inches and leave the top washboards out to encourage airflow through A89 in her outside winter storage? 2Comments: | |
A 89 COLCHIDE returns to the UK after 50 years on the continent2013 August - I am delighted to announce that A 89 COLCHIDE returned to the UK today, after 50 years on the Mediterranian and in Switzerland. She was picked up by Bob and Maria ofComments: | |
A115 Cockpit2013 July - A115 Cockpit. Photo: Clean Cockpit looking Astern.Comments: | |
2013 A146 Le Bateau Ivre moves to new home2013 July - 2013 A146 Le Bateau Ivre moves to new home. Photo: 100_2188. Parked on road just past driveway. Realized that there were sections of the driveComments: | |
Keel2013 July - Replaced most of outer keel in A77, Blue Goose. It was necessary to plane off 10 to 12 mm to get to solid mahogany. I used resorcinol from Aerodux that CP Adhesives stocks, the glue is also available from Spectrum AdhesivesComments: | |
2013 A102 – Hatch Repairs2013 July - 2013 A102 – Lyon and The Rhone. Photo: Boat repairs..Comments: | |
Keel bolt grease fittings2013 July - Trevor mentions three types of grease fittings in the Repair Manual for the Keel Assembly and Mounting Structure published in 2010 with supplemental info. from Murray, Dominic, & John. The attached photo is the type in Blue Goose A77, looks likeComments: | |
2013 A102 – Lyon and The Rhone2013 June - 2013 A102 – Lyon and The Rhone. Photo: Lyon. <Comments: | |
Electro hydraulic propulsion system2013 June - Adding an electric/hydraulic propulsion system to A169 (Kerry Piper) and thought it may be of some interest (attached plan). The mechanical installation is pending completion of structural work to the hull and bulkheads, but I aim to have it insComments: | |
Calista’s road accident2013 June - Calista was damaged while on the way to the yard to be launched. The damage was caused by two vehicles hitting the back of the boat.Comments: | |
2013 A102 – Into the Rhone Valley & R.Saone2013 June - 2013 A102 – Into the Rhone Valley & R.Saone. Photo: The Rhone valley. Today I crossed over from the Marne valley to the Rhone valley passing tComments: | |
2013 A71 Blue Jackaroo returns to former owner2013 June - 2013 A71 Blue Jackaroo returns to former owner. Photo: oare_creek. A71 Blue Jackaroo is back with her former owner, Andy Greatrix. Seen here aComments: | |
2013 A102 – The Marne Valley2013 June - 2013 A102 – The Marne Valley. Photo: Lateral marne canal and Ay.. Ay is very much part of the Champagne district.Comments: | |
A73 Lyde is no more2013 June - David Dean emailed today to say “A73 Lyde is no more, cut up and burnt today.”Comments: | |
Atalanta on eBay2013 May - Newly listed – Epenetus Link toComments: | |
2013 A102 – East from Paris on the R.Marne2013 May - 2013 A102 – East from Paris on the R.Marne. Photo: logs. The higher water levels are washing down some significant logs so you need to keep anComments: | |
2013 A102 Mary in Paris2013 May - 2013 A102 Mary in Paris. Photo: Is that….Comments: | |
Dave Allen is looking for someone…2013 May - Dave Allen owns A66 Roamara and 168 Bloom, and he is looking for someone to share the work of restoring and maintaining the boats as well as the pleasure of sailing one or both of them. Interested ? Contact Dave on 07961 963921.Comments: | |
2013 A102 Mary To Paris2013 April - 2013 A102 Mary To Paris. Photo: beat this. Long on the somme.Comments: | |
A31 Bare Shell in 20132013 March - A31 Bare Shell in 2013. Photo: Atalanta 31 shell looking forward.Comments: | |
A73 Lyde is in desperate need of rescue2013 March - David Dean has written: “I’m 70 this yr and retiring later to Spain. Sold Lyde for £500 over a year ago. The buyer has vanished, Lyde is still in my shed. Hull and deck sound apart from fairly simple repair under port quarter. Mast ProctorComments: | |
The Best Laid Plans-A183 Bluster’s log-July/August 20122013 February - The best laid plans …… Or an enjoyable alternative “Where are you going for your summer cruise Jane?” ”Hopefully West, but if thatComments: | |
2013 T10 Callista under spinnaker in Croatia2013 February - 2013 T10 Callista under spinnaker in Croatia. Photo: Calista3. Calista sailing in Croatis with the bimini in useComments: | |
2013 Atalanta Mary ready on the South Coast2013 January - 2013 Atalanta Mary ready on the South Coast. Photo: 2012-12-24 14.51.57. Well we didn’t make the east coast. Ah well. All the easier to crossComments: | |
2012 A17 Gambol Summer2012 December - 2012 A17 Gambol Summer. Photo: A17 Gambol Newtown Swimming Summer 2012.Comments: | |
2012 Autumn A17 at Beaulieu for half term2012 December - 2012 Autumn A17 at Beaulieu for half term. Photo: A17 Gambol Sailing in Solent Half Term 2012.Comments: | |
European holiday2012 December - I am planning on a holiday next year along the lines of sailing from Chichester to St Valerie-sur-somme then across internal waterways to the south of France and then to spend the remainder of this year sailing towards and around the Tyrrhenian seComments: | |
Tuan Mac2012 November - Tuan Mac. Photo: Tuan Mac. We’ve lured a Fisherman into our midst!Comments: | |
2012 A102 Atalanta Mary travels to Chichester2012 November - 2012 A102 Atalanta Mary travels to Chichester. Photo: mary bow. first site nose onComments: | |
A89 coming home in May 20132012 October - The Association’s senior member, Bernard Upton will be 94 next summer and has decided to stop sailing solo on A89 and to down-size his house, therefore 53 years of Atalanta spares and of course A89 herself will be coming home in May/June 2013. BerComments: | |
2012 A88 Tenga in USA2012 October - 2012 A88 Tenga in USA. Photo: First day out. On my first day out with a sail up. I only raised the main that day. The following day main and aComments: | |
A88 is in Cowichan Bay, British Columbia, Canada2012 October - Hi all, this is just a quick introduction. I have taken possession of A88 Tenga from John Denny (Thanks soooo much John!) and she’s in the water in Cowichan Bay, B.C.Comments: | |
Bernard Upton2012 October - Bernard Upton. Photo: Bernard. Photo:Comments: | |
A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement2012 September - A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement. Photo: Raised Frame for Yanmar 2 cyl. Bridge Deck, Sort of.Comments: | |
A31-6 Caperndonich at Anstruther2012 September - A31-6 Caperndonich at Anstruther. Photo: A31-6 with Watson class lifeboat at Anstruther.Comments: | |
A71 Blue Jackaroo moves to Chatham2012 August - A71 Blue Jackaroo moves to Chatham. Photo: Chatham_smaller. Blue Jackaroo at Chatham, August 2012, after a fantastic sail up river against WinComments: | |
A89 Keel slot flushers2012 July - Bernard wants to seal the slots above A89’s keels. I have experimented with moped tyres (3.0 x 19) and I can cut them into one long sausage, seal the ends and keep pressure for weeks. When inflated, they will expand to the required 100 mm sComments: | |
31ft Atalanta for sale in USA2012 July - A31/8 Trio of Playford Tim Arnold writes: Trio required quite a bit of work after being neglected underComments: | |
2012 A142 Sugar Plum at Portsoy2012 June - 2012 A142 Sugar Plum at Portsoy. Photo: Portsoy 12-3. A142 Sugar Plum at Portsoy Traditional Boat Festival, 23/24 June 2012Comments: | |
Scottish Traditional Boat Festival-Portsoy2012 June - Greg Manning has sent a report on A142 at Portsoy, with this photoComments: | |
Recommendation: Epenetus Blog2012 June - I can highly recommend Rob Woolley’s excellent blog (I am sure he wont mind) titled ‘Living with an Atalanta’ . It is a very interesting blog with good photos of Epenetus. It can be found here:Comments: | |
2012 A148 Refurbishment – getting there2012 June - 2012 A148 Refurbishment – getting there. Photo: Getting there!. A148 JoharaComments: | |
2012 A176 Persephone for sale SOLD2012 June - 2012 A176 Persephone for sale.Comments: | |
Another Atalanta on eBay-2510765621422012 June - A176 Persephone is up for sale on eBay – 5 days to go as of today. I understand she has been kept under a cover for 30 years, complete with mast sails and rigging. Is that an alloy mast?Comments: | |
A89 Colchide Update as of 2 June 20122012 June - I visited Bernard Upton in Switzerland last week and we spent a few days working on A89 in the boatyard in Gland. The skeg was showing signs of cracking around the alloy rudder support, so I scrapped off the paint to find out the conditionComments: | |
2012 A89 Rudder Pintle2012 June - 2012 A89 Rudder Pintle. Photo: IMG_0101. <Comments: | |
A176 Persephone for sale2012 June - I’ve just received this message from Gary Topple: “There is a Fairey Atlanta A176 “Persephone” for sale at Felixstowe. It is in rough condition having sat in a driveway on a trailer for more than 30 years. It has a mast, sails and rigComments: | |
A17 New Chain Plates 20122012 June - A17 New Chain Plates 2012. Photo: A17 New Chain Plates Finished June 2012 – Rust Free Topsides This Season?.Comments: | |
A31-6 Caperndonich at Anstruther2012 May - A31-6 Caperndonich at Anstruther. Photo: Boat lift.Comments: | |
Swing Keel Fittings2012 May - I may be one of the lucky ones, the pivot and brake bolts were replaced by Peter Lombard in the 1970s. Nylon bushings and grease fittings should make removal much easier. A driving head for bushing removal was found in the bilge.Comments: | |
Calista’s Easter Cruise 20122012 April - Calista took Dominic Dobson and myself on a cruise around the Milford Haven last week. Not actually Easter week, but the week after (Easter was early this year so it was still pretty early in the season)! The weather was cold and wComments: | |
A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement2012 April - A77 Blue Goose Engine Replacement. Photo: Hole in the bottom!.Comments: | |
A137 Baby Seal is for sale SOLD2012 April - Atalanta 26ft in sound condition. All items required by a 2009 Survey (available on request) have been actioned, only cosmetic work now required. Full inventry includes: Beta BD722 19hp diesel engine Hurth HBW35 gearbox SinComments: | |
A104 Arosa2012 April - A104 Arosa. Photo: A104 Arosa at Calais. <Comments: | |
2012 A31-6 Crossing Crinan Canal2012 April - 2012 A31-6 Crossing Crinan Canal. Photo: A31-6_Crossing_Loch_Crinan_2011. See 2010-11 Annual BulletinComments: | |
2012 Sailing Today Article – Jaunty A1002012 April - 2012 Sailing Today Article – Jaunty A100. Photo: Sailing Today – article – 1ed. Courtesy Sailing Today Magazine –Comments: | |
BOAT FOR SALE2012 April - ATALANTA A104 ‘AROSA’ Built 1959 and in commission (cruised the Western Isles last summer) Mast-head rig – wooden spars – Yanmar 8hp diesel engine – two burner gas cooker – 2 anchors – radar reflector. Sails: main, genoComments: | |
A87 Refit continues……2012 March - March 2012 Unbelievable! 6 months has slipped by and no significant progress has been made on Methuselah. However,Comments: | |
A102 Atalanta Mary is for sale SOLD2012 February - ATALANTA MARY A102 1959, 3/4 rig, restored to very good condition. Wood spars, sails – main and genoa, 1 & 2 jibs, spinnaker. Anchor’s chains & warps. Lavac heads, sink,fresh water tank,Comments: | |
Sad news of A97 Joanne in USA2012 February - (Note: This is not the same boat as A65 Joann, which is safe and sound in Suffolk. JI) Clayton Loushay writes: “Greetings, I am a former owner of A97. During that time it was known as Palay. I sold it in the early 80’s to Roy GComments: | |
Holding Tanks2012 January - I have been giving thought to how to instal a holding tank to Calista. Partly driven by requirements for the next trip to the Med (scheduled for 2013 now), and partly to make life easier when dried out on beaches. So the iComments: | |
T12 Tily-Ho is for sale2012 January - Tim Palmer has reluctantly decided to part with Titania T12 “Tily-Ho” which he has owned and cared for since 1978. You can reach Tim on 019633 70151 and he has sent the following details: ** The keel bolts have all been removedComments: | |
2011 A17 Gambol Engine replacement and maintenance2011 December - 2011 A17 Gambol Engine replacement and maintenance. Photo: A17 Gambol Yanmar 2GM20FC in Pieces Spring 2011.Comments: | |
2010 A17 Gambol’s Year2011 December - 2010 A17 Gambol’s Year. Photo: A17 Gambol’s Tri Lens Radar Reflector – As detailed page 44 2009 – 2010 Annual Bulletin.Comments: | |
2008 A17 Gambol East Coast and Holland2011 December - 2008 A17 Gambol East Coast and Holland. Photo: A17 On Trailer Raising Mast Suffolk Yacht Harbour 2008.Comments: | |
2008 A17 Gambol Toe Rail replacement2011 December - 2008 A17 Gambol Toe Rail replacement. Photo: A17 Refurbishment of Toe Rail 2008.Comments: | |
2007 A17 Gambol Summer cruising2011 December - 2007 A17 Gambol Summer cruising. Photo: A17 Gambol Oban 2007.Comments: | |
2007 A17 Gambol at Beale Park2011 December - 2007 A17 Gambol at Beale Park. Photo: A17 Gambol Beale Park show 2007.Comments: | |
2007 A17 Gambol Keel Box repairs2011 December - 2007 A17 Gambol Keel Box repairs. Photo: A17 Starboard Aft End of Keel Box In Poor Way 2007.Comments: | |
2003ish A17 Gambol at Brightlingsea2011 December - 2003ish A17 Gambol at Brightlingsea. Photo: A17 Gambol Brightlingsea 2003ish.Comments: | |
1976 ish A17 Gambol2011 December - 1976 ish A17 Gambol . Photo: A17 Gambol in Foreground Not sure When or Where.Comments: | |
2012 Kookaburra For Sale2011 December - Kookaburra was sold in 2012. ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow.Comments: | |
2011 A46 Theodora2011 November - 2011 A46 Theodora. Photo: P1020006.Comments: | |
2011 season2011 September - Wednesday April 27th Mourne Goblin on trailer ready to go, the tow up to Inverkip completed sucessfully in about 5 hrs arriving about 23:00 slept on board.Comments: | |
2011 A31-10 Zambra internal views2011 September - 2011 A31-10 Zambra internal views. Photo: Zambra interior 1 – heads. Heads and sails storage in the forepeak. There’s a drop down flap which IComments: | |
2011 A31-10 Zambra at West Mersea2011 September - 2011 A31-10 Zambra at West Mersea. Photo: West Mersea Regatta 2011 pic 1 A31-10. Zambra just after the race.Comments: | |
A95 Hiran on the Thames2011 September - A95 Hiran on the Thames. Photo: A95 on the Thames. Returning to Erith YC from the annual Ovens Race with our Commodore on the port winch.Comments: | |
2011 Sailing with Bernard on Lake Geneva2011 August - 2011 Sailing with Bernard on Lake Geneva. Photo: Mont Blanc. Taken from Bernard Upton’s home, with Lake Geneva in the foreground and snow-toppComments: | |
Sailing with Bernard Upton on Lake Geneva2011 August - In between family commitments I spent four days last week sailing with Bernard Upton on Lake Geneva. Many of you know that Bernard is our longest serving member, having bought A89 Colchide as a kit in 1958, built her in England and then shipped heComments: | |
On special request of Colin Twyford!!!2011 August - Seven photographs how Destiny got lifted over the house into the water. Needed a 150 Tons crane!!! Fortunality my neighbour is driver of one of those!!!Comments: | |
2011 A31-9 Destiny Repaired, Flying and Sailing2011 August - 2011 A31-9 Destiny Repaired, Flying and Sailing. Photo: P3310040. Destiny In front of our house for clean up!Comments: | |
2011 A147 Chamois in Soctland2011 July - 2011 A147 Chamois in Soctland. Photo: A147 Chamois. Chamois heading off towards Dorus MorComments: | |
2011 A31-06 Caperdonich2011 July - 2011 A31-06 Caperdonich. Photo: A31/6 Caperdonich. Shot of an 1887 William Fife gaff cutter take fro CaperdonichComments: | |
2011 A174 Cordyl wrecked in Bembridge2011 July - 2011 A174 Cordyl wrecked in Bembridge. Photo: A174 Cordyl interior. Interior, from forecabin looking aft. Foredeck has gone.Comments: | |
Cordyl spotted in Bembridge boatyard2011 July - John Arthure had experience of Atalanta sailing when the boats were quite new, and sent some details about A174 Cordyl in Bembridge boatyard. IoW: ” As you drive round the harbour, past the chandler, past SSJ ‘s office and the pilot house tComments: | |
The Sailing Season Continues2011 June - So far I have managed a weekend on board and a 3 day midweek cruise – since completing the easter cruise. I suppose there was also a day sail with my older son, Alex. All have been dogged with strong winds – and the deep reef in the mainsail has bComments: | |
A87 Methusaleh Hull Repairs2011 June - A87 Methusaleh Hull Repairs. Photo: IMG_3745.Comments: | |
Fulmar “Blue Belle” for sale2011 May - See Eastern Yachts web page here: http://www.easternyachts.com/bluebelle/index.htm £2,700. Two berths and a small galley, lovingly restored, fitted with new alloy mast anComments: | |
Chance Meeting2011 May - Peter Keightley writes to say that: ” I had an extraordinary coincidental meeting with a skipper in Cowes Yacht Haven last week.His boat was a van de Stadt called Sherpa Bill. After a coffee and chat I discovered he had just purchased it anComments: | |
Winter maintenance2011 May - Since lifting Mourne Goblin out at the end of September much work has gone on to try and solve some of the issues highlighted during the season. Ive added a layer of agba under thComments: | |
A90 Mourne Goblin Sailing in 20112011 May - A90 Mourne Goblin Sailing in 2011. Photo: IMG_1724.Comments: | |
Easter Cruise on Calista T102011 April - 17/04/2011 The crew – Trevor, Pete, Don and John – joined Calista at her mooring in Milford Haven on Sunday afternoon. After settling in we motored up the river to Blackpool Mill. We spent the night anchored there in 1 metre in a pool of waComments: | |
2011 Callista Easter Cruise by Trevor2011 April - 2011 Callista Easter Cruise by Trevor. Photo: Easter cruise on Calista. Dominic working in the galley, supervised by JohnComments: | |
2011 Callista Easter Cruise by John2011 April - 2011 Callista Easter Cruise by John. Photo: Seal on pontoon at Dale. When we arrived at Dale, this seal watched us for about 30 minutes!Comments: | |
2011 Callista Easter Cruise by Dom2011 April - 2011 Callista Easter Cruise by Dom. Photo: IMG_1701.Comments: | |
2010 A90 Goes to Peel Traditional Boat Rally2011 April - 2010 A90 Goes to Peel Traditional Boat Rally. Photo: Dominic.Comments: | |
2010 A90 and A147 Sail Scotland W.Coast2011 April - 2010 A90 and A147 Sail Scotland W.Coast. Photo: 18. Mourn Goblin from Chamois July ’10.Comments: | |
2010 A100 Jaunty2011 April - 2010 A100 Jaunty. Photo: on mooring aft port quarter. Jaunty A100 on her berth in Chichester Harbour July 2009Comments: | |
Restoring Mourne Goblin2011 April - A record of the restoration of A90 Mourne Goblin in 2001-2005.Comments: | |
2011 A60 Achates2011 April - 2011 A60 Achates. Photo: n553531634_822598_3689.Comments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 8 The Launch !2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 8 The Launch !. Photo: A90 Mourne Goblin. Atalantas were designed as “trailer-sailor” cruisersComments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 7 Fittings2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 7 Fittings. Photo: 106.Comments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 6 Hull2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 6 Hull. Photo: 44. Photo:Comments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 5 Decks2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 5 Decks. Photo: 11. PhotoComments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 4 Cockpit2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 4 Cockpit. Photo: 8. Photo:Comments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 3 Interior2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 3 Interior. Photo: 1. Photo:Comments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 2 Collection2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 2 Collection. Photo: 24.Comments: | |
2010 A87 to New Zealand2011 March - 2010 A87 to New Zealand. Photo: A87 UK. Packing up…Comments: | |
2006 and on – Iniitial restoration in the UK2011 March - 2006 and on – Iniitial restoration in the UK. Photo: A87. As is where is….Kingswear DevonComments: | |
A90 Naughties Restoration – 1 Trailer2011 March - A90 Naughties Restoration – 1 Trailer. Photo: 18. PhoComments: | |
A87 Methusaleh Keel Repairs2011 March - A87 Methusaleh Keel Repairs. Photo: Keel repairs.Comments: | |
A31-06 Caperdonich at Thames Festival 20092011 February - A31-06 Caperdonich at Thames Festival 2009. Photo: Thames_festival_090912. Caperdonich at the St katherine’s Dock for the Thames Festival 2009Comments: | |
A105 Taku Maru2011 January - A105 Taku Maru. Photo: IMAG0039. PhComments: | |
Unsink Buoyancy – Bluster’s Airbags2010 December - A183 Bluster was fitted with the ‘Unskink Offshore Buoyancy System’. This is a set of airtight bags which are normally folded but fill with compressed air under emergency conditions.Comments: | |
2010 A100 Jaunty For Sale2010 December - For sale on the South Coast. ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow.Comments: | |
A12 Ione Last Rights in Milford Haven2009 December - The Harbour Master at Milford Haven contacted the Association with news that an Atalanta had been abandoned in the harbour and was going to be destroyed. A group of Association members got together and went down to A12 on a very cold day to recover what they could. A lot of fittings were rescued before ...Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper in 2009 – a lot to do!2009 May - Chris Green bought A169 Kerry Piper in 2011 and commenced what turned out to be a very extensive restoration. As you can see in the photos, taken 2 years earlier, there was much to do!Comments: | |
A159 Lindora for Sale – Plymouth SOLD2007 December - Lindora for sale in fishing-boat trim. ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow.Comments: | |
A124 For Sale in 2007 – Eastern Yachtbrokers SOLD2007 December - Extensively restored in 1999-2000 and then used on the East Coast. For sale in Essex having been stored for a couple of years. The ‘For Sale Details’ and a 2006 Survey can be seen in this document. ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow.Comments: | |
A65 Joann For Sale in 2007 SOLD2007 December - A65 Joann is for sale. An unusual Atalanta she has a Titania coachroof ‘blister’ over the main cabin providing increased headroom there. She also has a standard Atalanta blister fitted to the aft-deck which greatly increases the space in the aft cabin. Joann has hydraulic keels and a trailer. ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow. See the ...Comments: | |
A71 Blue Jackaroo For Sale2004 December - Blue Jackaroo, in excellent condition, is for sale. ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow.Comments: | |
What happened to A113 Aku?2004 April - In 1996 Colin Twyford, the AOA Secretary, Sent an AOA Newsletter to Jack Nelson requesting news of Aku but heard nothing in reply. Colin sent another Newsletter in Spring 2004 .To Colin’s delight he received and e-mail response in April 2004 with details of what had gnomon. Jack took on Aku from his Father who had ...Comments: | |
AOA John Searle Trophy (Best Restoration)2004 February - Major Boat Restorations Awarded when restorations are put in the water. This award started as a plaque awarded to singificant restorations of an Atalanta, Titania, Fulmar or Atalanta 31. It became known as the John Searle award in 2004, in memory of the former AOA Vice Commodore who died on New Year’s in that year. John ...Comments: | |
AOA Charles Currey Trophy (Most adventurous journey)2004 January - Most Adventurous Journey written up in the Bulletin Silver model of an Atalanta in a glass case. This is a second silver model (like the Etchells Trophy). This had been owned privately, presented to the owner of Toco in 1964 by his wife. It ended up in an Auction room in 2004. Colin Twyford and ...Comments: | |
AOA Odling Trophy (Best Technical Article)2004 January - Best Technical Article published in The Bulletin Painting of A71 Blue Jackaroo by Alan Vines. The trophy is the second painting taken from a photograph of A171 Blue Jackaroo. This time the painting was by Alan Vines whose imagination and foresight with Fairey Marine gave us the Atalanta. It was presented to the Association in ...Comments: | |
A110 Trientje P in 20032003 February - Renamed Trientje P from Turnstone A77 in fine condition in Germany in 2003.Comments: | |
A88 Tenga for Sale – believed to be in the early 2000s but not certain2002 December - Tenga had been owned and restored by a cabinet maker. As can be seen in the picture and in this advert, she is in remarkable condition. A88 Tenga for sale in Canada ‘Click’ on a photo for a slideshow. A88 Tenga for sale in Canada – DetailsComments: | |
Ships Company, Chesapeake Bay2000 June - In 2000 Puffin was bought by ‘Ship’s Company’. The letter to the Hon Sec at the time (Colin Twyford) below explains their purpose and requested help:Comments: | |
Beta Diesel engine2000 January - In 2001 the original Coventry Victor engine was replaced with a 13.5HP Beta.Comments: | |
A169 Kerry Piper looking fine in 19991999 May - This picture is of A169 Kerry Piper looking fine in 1999 just before she was sold.Comments: | |
A95 New drive shaft 19991999 February - Hiran gets a new driveshaftComments: | |
A165 Sloeberry attends Uffa Fox centenary in Cowes1998 December - The family of Uffa Fox held a celebration for the centenary of the birth of the great man. The Event was attended by twenty five boats including two Atalantas – and A165 Sloeberry was one of them. The event was written up in the November 1998 edition of Sailing Today.Comments: | |
A130 Last resting place as garden feature1998 November - This letter was received from the owner in 1998Comments: | |
Restoration – Cockpit, Engine, Rig1998 May - In 1998 a restoration began with the rebuilding of the lower cockpit woodwork. Further work included restoring the mast, standing and running rigging.Comments: | |
A105 Turning Hull Over 19971997 January - Photographic record of turning over Taku Maru in the late 1990s. Click on an image on the right for a slide show.Comments: | |
A60 Achates at MDL Hamble 19961996 July - Achates visited the MDL Marina on the Hamble based on the old Fairey Marine yard.Comments: | |
A104 Arosa at MDL Hamble 19961996 June - Arose visited the MDL Marina on the Hamble based on the old Fairey Marine yard.Comments: | |
1996 A52 joins hire fleet in Germany1996 May - In 1996 A52 was bought by Jochen Gassner to join his charter fleet on the Mecklenburgische Seenplatte or Mecklenburg Lake District in the South East of Germany. The fleet also included A110. A52 was restored and her pages in the charter brochure are available below.Comments: | |
A83 Flying Fox new owner and new paint in 19951995 February - Flying Fox changes hand, is returned to her original name from ‘Branca’ and gets a new coat of paint.Comments: | |
A88 Tenga restored in 19951995 February - In the US Tenga is restored to beautiful original condition.Comments: | |
A168 Kerry Piper Before/After 1990s restoration1995 January - A168 Kerry Piper Before/After 1990s restoration. Photo: Kerry Piper A169. A169 in Antwerpen (Belgium) just prior to and after the restorationComments: | |
1993 A35 Sold to Conservatoire de Plaisance in Bordeaux1993 January - In 1993 A35 was bought to form part of a collection of over 70 boats in Bordeaux, based in the old submarine pens. Press release from the time: https://www.lexpress.fr/informations/bordeaux-merveilleux-fous-flottants_595134.htmlComments: | |
A125 Polaris – Timewarp in Mexico1992 August - Associate Member P.Nichols sent through a report of his visit to see Polaris II. The current owner had offered her for sale. She had been dry stored for many years and was in amazing ‘original’ condition including being painted in the original Fairey Marine colours. They launched her as part of the survey and she did ...Comments: | |
Coupe Bernard Trophy 1992 – Twin Rudders1992 January - In the early 1990’s Atalanta Mary was modified with the fitting of twin rudders in place of the single lifting original. This was influenced by the number of rudder blade failures and a desire to maintain a balanced helm with shallower draft. Could say lots of stuff here. And wouldn’t it be good to have a ...Comments: | |
A89 Hydraulic drive1990 February - Bernard Upton fitted a Farryman 12hp and hydraulic drive to a 2 bladed folding propellor. He also put hydraulic rams on the keel hoists.Comments: | |
A51 Bacardi in British Columbia 1989-19901989 December - Bill and Juliet Higgs sent ‘Seasons Greetings’ to Secretary George Parker with the photographs below. Dear George Seasons Greetings to you and the association. This is a typical winter’s day in British Columbia. A51 has her own little dock and is staying in the the water this year, she’s very snug in this protected cove. Best Regards Bill and JulietComments: | |
Kerry Piper Family Sailing in the 1970s 1980s1985 November - It’s what Atalanta sailing is all aobut!Comments: | |
AOA Sinclair Trophy (Services to the AOA)1981 February - Services to the AOA Painting of A71 Blue Jackaroo by owner EL Sinclair. The painting was created from a photograph of A171 which was also used as the basis for a second painting by Alan Vines which became the Odling Trophy. It was presented to the Association in 1980 in memory of EL Sinclair by ...Comments: | |
Saving Aku A1131980 January - From the 1980-81 Bulletin Tony Peck and John Riding’s start of their circumnavigation, and its halt in the Galapagos islands, has been written up elsewhere. After abandoning their circumnavigation AKU was passed to a local hotelier who then passed her to his son. The previous owner, J Anthony Peck, who was too ill to continue his ...Comments: | |
In the Navy1979 January - Atalanta Mary was owned by a Naval officer between 1979 and 1981. During this time he and his wife had their honeymoon cruising the South Coast.Comments: | |
Peanut – Unusual beginnings for an unusual Atalanta1978 November - ‘Peanut’ is an Atalanta 31 with a difference. She was put together about 1974-5 by the Burnetts with the help Captain Urry, who was Mrs Burnett’s father and a pioneer of the Atalanta fleet having owned A1 and A5. There were no lifting keels available so bilge keels and an extended skeg were fitted, and ...Comments: | |
1978 Photo by Victor Hopwood (AM)1978 May - Humber Yacht Club, NZ looking very smart.Photo sent to Hon Sec in 1998Comments: | |
A124 Helen’s Folly 1970s Restoration1977 June - Helen’s Folly was restored from a garage of bits in the late 1970sComments: | |
A146 Bluff OSTAR 19761976 June - A146, already very well travelled, changed hands and went across the Atlantic No history of racing by Atalantas would be complete without mention of Rod White who sailed A146, Bluff, in the 1976 Observer Single Handed Transatlantic Race starting from Plymouth on June 7. On day 5, when the wind was gusting Force 8, the ...Comments: | |
East Coast Rally and Race1975 August - Soon after Maj. Gen. Odling became the Hon. Sec. of the AOA in 1975, he instituted the East Coast Rally and Race as an annual event at West Mersea on the Essex coast. The Rally coincides with the Town Regatta in August when yacht races on the Saturday are organised by the West Mersea ...Comments: | |
A115 Sabrina Across The Atlantic in 19751975 May - In 1975 Eric Stallard and two young friends set out from Appledore on May 27th in A115, Sabrina of Croyde, to cross the Atlantic. They had a stormy passage through the Bay of Biscay but reached Terceira in the Azores, a sailing distance of 1500 miles, on June 15th. They took a three day break ...Comments: | |
A80 Sails extensively with Gunter Rig1975 May - Although the AOA Registers are Bulletin are quiet on the matter it appears that A80 was converted to Gunter rig in the 1970s (and back to her standard rig later). In 1975 PBO wrote about her and her rig. If anyone has any more information we would be delghted to add it to ...Comments: | |
A146 Sherpa Round Britain Race 19741974 June - Immediately after sailing in the Round the Island Race on June 29 in which he came second in the Atalanta Class, Alan Perkes in A148, Sherpa, set out for the Round Britain Race which started from Plymouth on July 6. The event attracted a vast and varied fleet with multi-hulls as well as mono ...Comments: | |
A113 Round the World1964 November - The longest and most ambitious expedition undertaken in an Atalanta was in 1960-61 when Tony Peck and John Riding set out in A113, Aku, to sail round the world in a westerly direction. Tony bought Aku from Fairey Marine, Hamble in early 1960, and on 15 November 1960 they left Hamble, to start thier epic adventure. ...Comments: | |
A175 pictured in brochure crossing the French/Swiss border1964 May - The 1964 Atalanta brochure has a picture of Inyoniyamanzi on her trailer on page 4. She was kept for many years at Clarens at the eastern end of Lake Geneva.Comments: | |
AOA Etchells Trophy (Best Log in the Bulletin)1964 February - Best Log published in The Bulletin Silver model of an Atalanta in a glass case. The ‘Etchells’ was first presented at the AGM on 6 January 1965 in memory of HF Etchells. Harry was the first Secretary of the AOA and owner of A4 Snuffbox.The model was originally made by Harold Meader who owned a large ...Comments: | |
A175 boat name1963 May - A175 was launched with the name Inyoniyamanzi. The is a term from South Africa (Afrikaans? Zulu?) for “African Penguin”.Comments: | |
1961 Las Palmas, Aku meets James Wharram on her Round The World trip1961 July - After a troublesome voyage across the Bay of Biscay Aku put in to Las Palmas on her way round the world for rudder repairs. There she caught the eye of James and Ruth Wharram. James went aboard to examine her and meet the crew. James is an admirer of Uffa Fox and the Atalanta. These photos are the ...Comments: | |
A113 Reaches Las Palmas on her circumnavigation1961 June - From the 1962-63 Bulletin MR. J. A. (TONY) PECK, ‘Aku’ (A.II3), is now wintering at Las Palmas in the Gran Canarias Islands before setting out across the Atlantic on the next stage of his round-the world cruise. Fighting for Westing and raising the cockpit floor Mr. Peck, accompanied by Mr. John Riding, set out from Hamble on 15 November 1960. They finished fitting out at ...Comments: | |
Fairey Marine Dry Moorings1961 February - Nothing is new – Fairey had a Dry Boat park, now all the fashion, in 1961. And it was for 26′ sailing boats! In 1961 they provided a boat park for all Fairey cruisers at the head of the Hamble Spit and a tractor with a special hydraulic arm which could put a fully rigged boat ...Comments: | |
A113 Sets off Round the World1960 November - From the 1960-61 Bulletin On 15 November 1960, John Peck in Fairey Atalanta “Aku” (A113 ) left Hamble on the longest planned Fairey Atalanta cruise yet . He planned to sail westward round the world – a two year, 31,000 mile journey. John Peck was a racing motor cyclist aged 49. He was accompanied by 24 years old John Riding, of Southport. Their supplies included 800 meals of dehydrated meat, vegetables and milk, and a crossbow for harpooning fish. Their route will take them to the Canary Islands, the West Indies, then through the Panama Canal and across the Pacific Ocean to Tahiti , ...Comments: | |
Atalopoly – Virtually as much fun as an Atalanta!1960 August - So you want to play Atalopoly? You have come to the right place. Atalopoly Box Cover Instructions Each Player has an Atalanta. They throw the dice and move around the Atalopoly board, sailing, making repairs, adding equipment and fittings. Along the way there will be rewards and challenges. Like the land-based pretender game, Monopoly, the winner ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Cherbourg Rally1960 July - Between 1960 and 1963 the annual Cross Channel rally/race was arranged each Whitsun. On the second occasion in 1961 there were 14 entrants and the event was kindly started at 1900 hrs from Yarmouth Pier (IoW) by the Solent Yacht Club who described it as a rally “with no one expected to take any ...Comments: | |
AOA Coupe Bernard Argod1960 February - For activities on The South Coast (UK) Silver Cup. The Coupe Bernard Argod was donated by Bernard Argod who livein Paris as a trophy for Solent to Cherbourg race. Bernard Argod was a French importer for the Atalanta. He imported A136 as a demonstrator at the Paris Boat Show in 1962 and this led to more ...Comments: | |
Handicaps for racing1959 December - Introduction Since the first Atalantas were made they have competed against each other and against other yachts in races. When racing against other classes in races organised outside of the AOA they have typically used the organisers’ handicapping systems (e.g. Island Sailing Club, Portsmouth Yardstick and so on). When racing just against other Atalantas the ...Comments: | |
Fulmar – a one-legged Atalanta1959 February - The need for a smaller and cheaper sailing cruiser of similar construction to the Atalanta 26 was met by the production of the 20ft overall Fulmar. The cut-away diagram in Fig. 5 opposite shows the general arrangement. She sold for £935 with sails but no engine in 1959. A new hull shape and ...Comments: | |
The Titania – Atalanta with more room1959 January - The only 26ft variant of the Atalanta was the Titania. Described by the makers as “brilliant and beautiful”, it was intended for the owner who planned to spend more time cruising under power and who wanted more main cabin space. The overall length and maximum beam were identical to those of the Atalanta 26, as ...Comments: | |
Atalantas in the Round the Island Race1958 July - Although the Atalanta was designed primarily as a family cruiser it was natural that some owners, who had previously raced dinghies, were attracted to competitive sailing. The first venture was the Round the Isle of Wight Race on Saturday 12 July 1958. The main fleet of well over 100 boats started at 0900 ...Comments: | |
AOA Constitution1958 May - The AOA has had a formal set of rules since the start. These aim to protect the Association’s purpose of promoting the boats and their use.Comments: | |
The AOA1958 May - When Fairey Marine first launched the Atalanta 26 they considered ways of promoting the class and encouraging owners to get together. A cocktail party was given by the Company on their stand at the Boat Show in 1958 at which the formation of an Owners Association was suggested. What happened after that does ...Comments: | |
AOA Atalanta Trophy (Annual Race)1958 January - First Atalanta in the West Mersea Regatta (previously Round the Island Race) Wooden Model of A12 in a glass case. The Atalanta Trophy was created by Fairey Marine in 1958 and awarded to the first Atalanta in the Isle of Wight ‘Round the Island’ race. It is a wooden model of A12 in a glass case. ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Construction1957 December - After the Second World War Fairey Marine applied the technology developed to make aircraft to boats. Starting with dinghies such as the Firefly, Swordfish, Albacore, and Falcon they started building the Atalanta family in the mid 1950s and then the power boats. All of these sailing craft were ‘hot moulded’ which produced strong and light ...Comments: | |
Atalanta Sail Handling1957 June - General The forehatch is a major safety feature for Atalanta sail handling. This is a feature of both the Atalanta and the Titania. It may be frowned upon by a marine surveyor – it opens the wrong way around. Their argument is that water can enter when it is open. You need to be aware that ...Comments: | |
Motoring1957 May - Original Engines Motoring in most Atalanta’s originally used a Coventry Victor horizontally opposed twin cylinder petrol engines developing 12 or 15 hp depending on model. Titania’s and some Atalanta’s were fitted with the more powerful 20 hp Fairey Ford 102E 4 cylinder side valve engine. One or two had Perkins 4 cylinder diesel engines. All the petrol ...Comments: | |
Guard rails1957 April - Do you need them? Well do you? Read the post on handling sails and ropes from the forehatch. Read how you can work the mainsail from the main hatchway. Look at how secure the cockpit is and then tell me if they really are necessary! So the forehatch again: Now the cockpit: Look how the lip of the cockpit ...Comments: | |
Raising and Lowering the Mast1957 February - A key requirement for any trailer-sailer is that raising and lowering the mast must be simple. And it is with the Atalanta and Titania. The mast Some Atalanta are fitted with alloy masts, but most have wooden masts. Standard wooden Atalanta masts are relatively heavy. However they can all be raised and lowered safely by the ...Comments: | |
An Atalanta as a Caravan en Route1957 February - The Atalanta has always been used as a caravan en route to a new cruising ground. The issues you need to be aware of are: Where to spend the night? Camp sites Camp sites seem the obvious choice. Not always that easy though. We have done many trips across Europe, usually staying overnight in campsites, largely because of having ...Comments: | |
Atalanta recovery to trailer1957 February - Leave aside the obvious travel hoist or crane option. Basic principles The diagram is based on an original Fairey marine drawing. The boat and trailer combination were always intended to be used to recover the boat onto the trailer on a slipway. Firstly Fairey Marine supplied a trailer with docking arms, two on each side to line up the ...Comments: | |
Launching an Atalanta or Titania1957 February - There are really four ways of launching an Atalanta (or a Titania) from its trailer: The travel hoist The easy way is to have it lifted in by travelhoist. It is not the cheapest way but it does keep the trailer out of the water. The Crane The second way is to have a crane lift it. I know ...Comments: | |
Atalanta and Titania towing1957 February - Weights The Atalanta and the Titania can be legally towed behind many 4×4 cars. The boat weighs between 2 and 2.5 tons (depending on equipment and fittings). A suitable trailer could weigh up to ¾ ton. So it means towing 2.5 to 3.5 tons. Check the maximum towing weight that the vehicle you want to use ...Comments: | |
Drying out1957 January - Where to dry out Atalanta’s were designed to be equally at home sitting on the bottom, anywhere where there is a suitable stretch of ground to sit on. Muddy harbour and river bottoms are perfect. Sheltered sandy beaches are also good. The above photo shows A71 Jakaroo dried out on near Ramsgate. That stretch of foreshore ...Comments: | |
Clever Interiors1956 December - What sort of accommodation does an Atalanta have? Well if we start at the bow, there is a traditional forward heads. Behind that there is a saloon, with a berth on each side. Then there is a structural bulkhead separating the saloon from the galley/chart area. Aft of the galley and chart space is the cockpit. ...Comments: | |
The Forehatch1956 November - It Opens aft It is right in the eyes of the boat – so it could hardly open the other way! You can see from the photo how useful it is. See also the post on handling sails. The anchor and anchor winch are just out of sight behind my wife. You can see the chain leading ...Comments: | |
Rounded Decks and Coachroof1956 October - Three photos of Atalantas follow. Look at them with particular emphasis on the curved decks and coachroofs: There are three elements behind this design feature: Windage Fairey marine always made a big thing about the aerodynamic attributes of these decks and coachroofs. The toe rails are also very aerodynamic. They have an elliptical cross section and are mounted ...Comments: | |
Strange Bulges on the Bulkhead in the Cockpit1956 September - Engine Ventilators I am talking about those blue things mounted either side of the cabin entrance. They are original features of the Atalanta and the Titania. They are common on factory finished boats which had engines installed from new. How they work Those curved alloy panels (the blue bits) are screwed to wooden sides. The top of the ...Comments: | |
Three-quarter and Masthead Rigs1956 August - The standard rig illustrated in Fig. 2 was the so-called three quarter rig when the forestay holding the luff of the foresail was secured approximately threequarters of the way up the mast. This rig, and the sail area, was based on experience gained with the prototype and met the design criterion that the boat ...Comments: | |
Self Righting1956 July - Stability The prototype Atalanta is shown in the photo above undergoing a heeling test. While we cannot tell what the righting moment is ( but it looks like the man at the end of the mast is pushing down!) we can see that the companionways and hatches are well clear of the water. She isn’t going ...Comments: | |
The rudder system1956 March - The transom hung rudder is a heavier version of a typical dinghy rudder, with a large lifting blade: This is the rudder on a Titania, but in principal the same as an Atalanta. In this case the rudder stock is wooden, while most are aluminium alloy throughout. The Blade This is made from 12mm thick alloy. This photo gives ...Comments: | |
How the keels work1956 March - Retractable keels The Atalanta has a canoe body which has no form of fixed keel what so ever. All of the ballast is contained in lifting keels. Two of them. The unusual feature is that these keels are side by side.They pivot like a centreboard so that they can each fit inside a separate centreboard case. ...Comments: | |
Atalanta – YW Annual 19551955 December - With thanks from YW for permission (NEED TO GET THIS) A T A L A N T A Designer: Uffa Fox Builder: Fairey Marine Ltd L O A 24ft. Beam 7ft 6in. Draft 1ft 3in and 5ft 9in Sail area 235 sq ft We may if we wish treat Atalanta as one more interpretation of the 24ft waterline cruiser-racer; an interpretation ...Comments: | |
The Atalanta Concept – Sujanwiz1952 June - An ardent admirer of the Firefly was Alan Vines, a senior executive in the Fairey Aviation Company and a keen and almost fanatical sailor. He was very impressed with the seaworthiness of this light displacement boat as well as its racing performance. Alan was a devoted family man with a wife and three daughters. On their ...Comments: | |
The Prototype Atalanta1952 April - (The photo shows the prototype Atalanta between a production Atalanta on the left and Sujanwiz on the right, Alan Vines concept boat which started it all) On a family visit to Uffa Fox at Cowes it was suggested that Fairey Marine might be persuaded to develop the design as a cruiser/racer and after a time, to ...Comments: | |
Weren’t they dropped from aircraft during the war?1952 March - This is a comment that most Atalanta owners will have come accross at some time.It’s usually when you are tied up alongside in a small harbour attracting attention from all the passers by and someone comes up and says it! NO, it is not true. The only link between the Atalanta and the airborne lifeboat (which was dropped from ...Comments: | |
So what is so special about an Atalanta?1950 December - Ereina sailing near the cleddau bridge within Milford Haven Well on a practical level it is a combination of the following: Safe at sea, even when the weather deteriorates The ability to creep into places where other sailing boats cannot reach Satisfying sailing performance A separate aft cabin making it especially suitable for sailing with children Ability to be trailed Deep ...Comments: | |
The ultra modern 50 year old yacht – a true classic1950 November - Although these boats meet the definition of “classic yacht” (designed or built before 1960) they seem to be too modern for “real” classic boat enthusiasts. They are not made from planks of wood in the traditional way. Key features include: Rounded bows (but not as extreme as the latest micro racing yachts) Light weight wooden construction (an 8 ...Comments: | |
The original trailer sailer1950 October - The Atalanta is the original trailer sailor. From the very beginning in 1955 owners were regularly trailing them to the south of France for summer holidays. In those days large family cars and the series 1 Landrover were used to tow them both in the UK and abroad. Trailability has always been a great advantage and ...Comments: | |
A Family Boat1950 September - Claims that the Atalanta was a suitable boat for families, on account of her roominess and sea-kindly qualities, were soon confirmed by several accounts of cruises in which children accompanied their parents. A92, Sea Major, is a boat, which has provided many holidays with children aboard. In 1961 John and Ursula Valentine with their three ...Comments: | |
Seaworthiness1950 August - The Atalanta has always been considered to be a seaworthy vessel. Few trailable 26 footers can claim this distinction. It is a special feature of these boats. Many of the early AOA Bulletins mention offshore passages in strong winds, some using the storm jib and trysail which Fairey provided as optional extras. Notable exploits include: A148 “Sherpa” competed in ...Comments: | |
Sailing Performance1950 June - See also the poston Atalanta Handicaps for use when racing Diagram showing likely speeds on different points of sailing Both the Atalanta and the Titania are capable of making swift offshore passages. Their weakest performance is in Force 3 or less, and that has led some people to claim that the Atalanta is slow. I don’t agree ...Comments: | |
Variable draft1950 March - Sailing with variable draft Atalanta’s can be sailed with the keels lowered or partly raised. It is usual to keep them fully down when offshore to maximise the righting moment. However they can be raised to whatever depth suites the water she is sailing in. Just bear in mind that as you raise the keels the centre ...Comments: | |
1964 Atalanta Specification1950 January - 1964 Atalanta Specification for Atalanta 26 (issued in 1964) STANDARD BOAT: £3,360 Ex Works Hot pressure moulded hull consisting of 4 laminations of 2.5mm Agba on mahogany main frame fitted with bulkheads and stiffening in accordance with the drawings. Moulded deck and coachroof with 4 large windows and cockpit coamings; retractable ballast keels, hoisting gear and retractable ...Comments: | |
Fairey Marine1946 August - After the Second World War the Fairey Aviation Company was looking for peacetime outlets for its skills and expertise. With extensive premises on the waterside at Hamble, boat building was clearly an option and in August 1946 Sir Richard Fairey, the founder of Fairey Aviation, started the Fairey Marine Company to produce wooden boat ...Comments: | |
A26 Slideshow1940 August - https://youtu.be/rz_JVvTU9foComments: | |
AOA Through The Years1940 January - There is an Annual AGM and theAOA published Bulletins and newsletters throughout the year to keep the membership up to date with events.Comments: | |
AOA Newsletters1940 January - The AOA published newsletters throughout the year to keep the membership up to date with events.Comments: | |
TEMP: Images added Xmas 20201940 January - The following images were uploaded over xmas 2020.Most of these photos have been loaded as part of the ‘Event’ photosets.Comments: | |
TEMPORARY: EVENTS1940 January - Indexing and management of events one the website is work in progress – should be done by end JanuaryIn the meantime, this post pulls together the photographs loaded into the archive. It would be great to add photos for the events, particularly the ‘big’ AOA events (Round Britain, AOA50 at Hamble….) 1961 Channel Rally1962 Channel ...Comments: | |
AOA Annual General and Committee Meetings1940 January - The AGM and its associated dinner / lunch have remained a key foundation stone for the Members’ mutual support. Records of those meetings and the Committee meetings, sometimes dry and matter of fact, sometimes full of narrative about the boats and owners, provide an interesting insight into these amazing boats and the characters that owned ...Comments: |
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