07Nov/19
A1 Atalanta floats for the first time in over 25 years
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 theRead More…
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07Nov/19
Membership Subscriptions – Simplified for 2020
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 allRead More…
James Wharram comments on the Atalanta, and the crew of A113 Aku
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 andRead More…
29Oct/19
November 2019 Classic Boat – Atalanta as an ‘Affordable Classic’
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-tonRead More…
01Sep/19
2019-20 Bulletin – Contributions please
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 OwnersRead More…
12Aug/19
Ex Owner seeks photos of Aquilo sailing for a painting
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 photosRead More…
2019 East Coast Rally – Final Programme
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 ofRead More…
03Jul/19
A104 Arosa – £2000
A104 Arosa for sale due to re-location Re-location to Canada forces reluctant sale.She is currently sitting on a roadworthy galvanised four wheel trailer.Good mainsail and genoa, some older jibs and genoa, spinnakerRead More…
June 2019: Website Updated – hope you like it..
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 willRead More…
21May/19
2019 Atalanta Owners in Bristol 11th 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 prettyRead More…
14Feb/19
Wood needs to breathe – A59 Julietta re-launch delayed
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 forRead More…
31Jan/19
A1 and A105 Head to Toe
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 apparentlyRead More…
29Jan/19
2019 AGM, Meet-Ups, Cruises and Rallies
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 togetherRead More…
What’s new? – Archive and technical updates
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 – pleaseRead More…
What’s new – November 2018 Photos Added
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.
10Nov/18
Peanut in Beaumaris 2018
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 andRead More…
30Jul/18
A1 Atalanta gets a new Iron Topsail
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 inRead More…
26Jul/18
A90 Mourne Goblin – Offers around £5000 SOLD
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.
10Jul/18
A1 Atalanta Interesting Keel Hoist
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 inRead More…
03Jul/18
A1 Atalanta dresses in her new rigging
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 toRead More…
03Jul/18
A1 Atalanta Trailer (ex Kotora) – a different type of trailer
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-aftRead More…
03Jul/18
A1 Atalanta Restoration – Sunlight for the first time in 18 months
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 thatRead More…
17Jun/18
Site Activity Feed – Never miss a post, blog or comment on the site
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07Jun/18
A144 CYN For Sale – € 1500 / offers
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 restored
A160 Moyra from the Archive – use with the RONA Trust
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.Read More…
29May/18
Atalanta 26 For Sale – A161 Amber Ellen SOLD
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 Ellen has had some interesting modifications through the years including raised tubular toe rails and wheel steering.
21May/18
Atalanta 26: A9 Ereina £2000 ono
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 water. Yanmar 1GM10 engine , stainless steel P-bracket. Original Dinky dinghy.
03May/18
A117 Turtle May 2018 – progress in Cornwall
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 – TurtleRead More…
AOA60 Round the World – We’re off!
Please add our Fairey yacht trips to our AOA60 Log Book to help us get round the World.
?? AOA60 – How well do you know Fairey Marine yachts?
The AOA0 Challenge is live – have a go, get on the leaderboard, and maybe learn some new facts about the Fairey Marine Yachts.
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The AOA is 60 Years Old – Celebrate with us
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16Feb/18
2018 AOA AGM
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 theRead More…
04Feb/18
A128 Echo in 1989-1990
Pictures of A128 Echo iin 1989 and 1990 kindly provided by Piers Beckett.
31Jan/18
A125 Bacardi – A ‘Barn Find’ which died in the barn
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 worksRead More…
12Dec/17
A16 Dervorguilla gets a makeover
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,Read More…
09Dec/17
Paint job (mostly) complete
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 thisRead More…
09Dec/17
2018 AOA Website – introduction
Welcome to the new 2018 AOA Website
26Nov/17
F14 Noggin for sale £6,000
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.perkinsRead More…
22Jun/17
A124 Helene gets her old boom back with slab reefing
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 leadingRead More…
12Jun/17
AOA Toco demise 2017 – A sad tale
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. TheRead More…
22Apr/17
Article in Classic Sailor about Atalantas
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.
25Mar/17
Atalanta 26: A179 Emma Duck £500 ono
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. SheRead More…
08Mar/17
06Mar/17
Atalanta 26: Solone A162 – £5,000 SOLD
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 ashoreRead More…
14Feb/17
Fairey Marine tenders for Atalantas
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 mouldedRead More…
11Feb/17
20 February – Toco goes to a new home
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 comingRead More…
23Jan/17
2017 AOA AGM – Roaring Success in Dartford
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 on