Dervorguilla

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER
Atalanta A16
March 1957
14
LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2024) /
- Other names
- ConditionStoring
- LocationOrwell Yacht Club, Ipswich
- EngineFarryman 8hp
- Rig3/4
Comments: Built from kit by Austin Farrar at Woolverstone shipyard to 100A~1. Mk 1 with many small differences to the later Mk 2 including shorter galley for longer cockpit and aft cabin. Same owner since 1979 and extensively sailed on the East Coast, North Sea and Holland. Still in remarkable condition in 2017!
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A16 Dervorguilla gets a makeover

A16 Dervorguilla gets a makeover

2017 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 ...
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Sail_No Year BoatName Owner HomePort Condition Rig Engine Notable EVENT Comments
A162023Still stored undercover.
A162020StoringAwaiting further work for some minor leaks.
A162018SailingRelaunched for AOA60 celebrations at end of August
A162016RestoringRefit in Kings Boatyard, Pin Mill. Bottom epoxied, original keelboxes in amazing condition. Keel steelwork replaced.
A161991Farryman 8hpEngine compartment is small compared to others - Farryman 8 was the smallest diesel available and just fits.
A161989Sinclair Trophy
A1619803/4Stuart Turnder P55 ME
A161979Bennett, Martin & JanetOrwell Yacht Club, IpswichSailingBought for £1000
A161977Cutts, JWSold for £2600
A161974Miller, MESold by owners widow Mrs Evans for £1850
A161969Evans, Rev WWSSold for £800 by Mrs MacDonald and MPG Jones
A161968MacDonald RF and Jones MPGAdvertised for saleWidow takes over 1/2 share
A161963Seafarer
A161960MacDonald JR & Jones MPGClactonSailingThese owners completed the boat.
A161957DervorguillaGordon, JEEssexSailingOutboard (Seagull) in well in cockpitMk1 with longer cockpit and aft cabin (& shorter galley). Built from kit by Austin Farrar at Woolverstone shipyard to 100A~1

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

ArchID Type AClass Category Ref Page No Title ABoat ABoat_Name Author APages AComments APrice ASort Link
230Bulletin26, T,F,31m. Cruises & Cruising1970-7116Morning at AldeburghA16DervorguillaEvans W.S.S.120Link
786Bulletin26, T,F,31f. Keel Gear2020-2134Reflections on sealing keel slotsA16DervorguillaMartin Bennett120Link
43AOAPaper26, T,F,h. Rudder & Self SteeringMRudders again by Martin BennettA16DervorguillaBennet M000Link

Trophies

wdt_IDtrophyyearawardedtosailnoboatnameaward
wdt_ID trophy year awardedto sailno boatname award
156Sinclair1989Martin BennetA16DevorguillaServices to the AOA
178Sinclair2012Martin BennettA16DevorguillaServices to the AOA
225Sinclair2019Janet BennettA16DervorguilaFor services as Auditor over many years