Aquilo II
| CLASS/SAIL DATE BUILT HULL NUMBER | Atalanta A184 November 1966 197 |
| - Other names | |
| - Condition | Sailing |
| - Location | Dorset |
| - Engine | Beta 13hp |
| - Rig | 3/4, metal |
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o Gallery - photos through the years
o Blog and Forum Topics - contributed photographs and commentary
o Register - key changes through the years
o Press Appearances - AOA Bulletin and public media articles
o AOA Trophies and Awards
o Gallery - photos through the years
o Blog and Forum Topics - contributed photographs and commentary
o Register - key changes through the years
o Press Appearances - AOA Bulletin and public media articles
o AOA Trophies and Awards
Gallery
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A184 Note “V” slots and lines of rollers for Aquilo’s keels to ensure correct positioning of Aquilo when recovered.
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A184 Note triangular main shroud support allowing easy mast raising and lowering.
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A184 View from Galley/Navigation area showing comfortable helming position with vertical tiller.
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A184 Aquilo correctly on trailer. Note aerofoil rudder blade in fully raised position.
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A184 Aquilo nestled onto the back of the trailer. Collecting winch line from the trailer.
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A184 Lining up Aquilo ready to run onto the trailer
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A184 Aquilo in Portland Marina – Preparing to recover Aquilo onto her trailer
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A184 Preparing to connect winch line to Aquilo.
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 057
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 052
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 040
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 034
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 032
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 030
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 029
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 028
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 027
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A184, A45 2010 Round Britain Rally Last Leg A184 and A45 026
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A184 A184 1996 MDL Hamble eventA184 (4)
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A184 A184 1996 MDL Hamble eventA184 (3)
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A184 A184 1996 MDL Hamble eventA184 (2)
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A184 A184 1996 MDL Hamble eventA184
Contributed Blog
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 | 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: |
 | 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: |
References in Forum Topics
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| Sail_No | Year | BoatName | Owner | HomePort | Condition | Rig | Engine | Notable EVENT | Comments |
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| A184 | 2022 | Maskell, Andy | Andy is son of P Maskell, who owned A155 Miranda in the early 1970s | ||||||
| A184 | 2021 | Advertised for sale £5000 | |||||||
| A184 | 2019 | Boat kept on trailer and launched for use. | |||||||
| A184 | 2010 | Takes part in the Round Britain Rally | |||||||
| A184 | 2007 | Wooden rudder fitted | |||||||
| A184 | 2005 | Sailing | Beta 13hp | ||||||
| A184 | 2004 | Hall, Richard | Dorset | Restoring | Bought for £2500 | ||||
| A184 | 1996 | Marina Developments Limited | Hamble | MDL buy as part of a Fairey Marine collection (they are based in the old Fairey Marine yard). They are planning 'Fairey Craft' rally. MDL awarded the Coup Argoed trophy for services to the AOA. | |||||
| A184 | 1995 | For sale £6500 | |||||||
| A184 | 1991 | Carr, Vic | Kinsbridge | Experiences very heavy helm when motoring. Adds additional balance piece to the rudder | |||||
| A184 | 1986 | Walters, C | Torquay | ||||||
| A184 | 1980.2 | Partridge, RHM | Minehead | ||||||
| A184 | 1980.1 | Having been kept in a state of perfection on the River Dart she is for sale at £5750 | |||||||
| A184 | 1968 | Donovan, Maurice | River Dart, Devon | Sailing | Maurice owns all A26 drawings and commences photographing them for the Association | ||||
| A184 | 1966 | Aquilo II | Uphill Boat Services for Donovan | Restoring | 3/4, metal | Ailsa Craig 10hp | Sold in hull form for completion 'not as an Atalanta' (sic). |
AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances
| ArchID | Type | AClass | Category | Ref | Page No | Title | ABoat | ABoat_Name | Author | APages | AComments | APrice | ASort | Link |
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| 231 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | j. Interior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry | 1970-71 | 12 | Galley Layout. Quarter berth. Chart Table. Securing Rudder When Moored. (Aquilo"s Maiden Irish Cruise.) | A184 | Aquilo II | Donovan, M | 0 | practical mods | 2 | 0 | Link |
| 287 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | m. Cruises & Cruising | 1976-77 | 23 | A Most Enjoyable Fortnight | A184 | Aquilo II | Donovan V. | 1 | 2 | 0 | Link | |
| 302 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | f. Keel Gear | 1978-79 | 12 | Idea for Keel Case Seal | A184 | Aquilo II | Donovan, M | 0 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 395 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | m. Cruises & Cruising | 1985-86 | 13 | Well, at Least if Didn’t Snow | A184 | Aquilo II | Partridge R.H.M. | 0 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 472 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | c. Boat Commentaries | 1993-94 | 7 | Building Aquilo 11 | A184 | Aquilo II | Donovan, Maurice | 4 | 2 | 0 | Link | |
| 605 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | h. Rudder & Self Steering | 2007-08 | 14 | Wooden Rudder Blade | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 8 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 628 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | e. Rig, Sails and Tuning | 2008-09 | 48 | Easy mast raising and lowering | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 5 | 0 | 0 | Link | |
| 641 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | i. Trailers and Trailing | 2009-10 | 26 | Launching and recovering | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 4 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 642 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | i. Trailers and Trailing | 2009-10 | 30 | Being married to an Atalanta owner | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall C | 2 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 658 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | e. Rig, Sails and Tuning | 2010-11 | 38 | Using a Cunningham to raise a jib | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 3 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 673 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | f. Keel Gear | 2011-12 | 14 | Keel Bolts | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 4 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 675 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | m. Cruises & Cruising | 2011-12 | 26 | Portland to Lulworth | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 4 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 688 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | k. Exterior - Mods, Equipment & Gadgetry | 2012-13 | 30 | Review of 6 years' Modifications | A184 | Aquilo II | Hall R | 8 | 1 | 0 | Link | |
| 757 | Bulletin | 26, T,F,31 | d. Engines | 2018-19 | 6 | Engine Problems - A Cautionary Tale | A184 | Aquilo II | Richard Hall | 7 | 2 | 0 | Link |
Trophies
| wdt_ID | trophy | year | awardedto | sailno | boatname | award |
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| wdt_ID | trophy | year | awardedto | sailno | boatname | award |
| 18 | Coupe Bernard | 1996 | M D L | A184 | Aquilo II | 50th Anniversary of Fairey Marine |
| 188 | Odling | 2007 | Joint Award: Richard Hall | A184 | Aquilo | Best Technical Article: Wooden rudder |
| 190 | Odling | 2009 | Richard Hall | A184 | Aquilo | Best Technical Article: Launching & recovery |
| 191 | Odling | 2010 | Richard Hall | A184 | Aquilo | Best Technical Article: A Cunning plan |
| 192 | Odling | 2011 | Richard Hall | A184 | Aquilo | Best Technical Article: Keel Bolts |
| 204 | Charles Currey | 2011 | Richard Hal | A184 | Aquilo II | Most Adventurous Journey |