Talanta

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER
Atalanta A80
May 1958
80
LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2015) /
- Other namesPhilcris II,
- ConditionUnknown
- LocationCardiff
- EngineBeta 3cyl
- RigBermudan
Comments: Once owned by the Lord Mayor of Birmingham. Had a Gunter rig for a period.
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A80 Sails extensively with Gunter Rig

A80 Sails extensively with Gunter Rig

1975 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 ...
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Sail_No Year BoatName Owner HomePort Condition Rig Engine Notable EVENT Comments
A802018Unknown
A802015For Sale. Boat has been outside with a Tarp. over it, Sails and rigging are there, the motor is out of the boat but is good. It is on a trailer. There are a couple of holes in the boat,Contact frpm George. Mentions daughter on evmjohnson@gmail.com
A802010Elderly owner would like to find new owner.Contact from son - My telephone is home 01291 671432 or Mobile 07768 403874, My father is away for a couple of weeks but if anybody would like to see it, no problem. Many thanks again John, Chris.
A802005Jarvie, GeorgeCardiffRestoring
A802001Lettter to AOA. Still sailing occasionally. For sale £4999
A801996Hughes, HowardR.Rhumney, Cardiff
A801993Stephenson, PeterBarryBeta 3cylNew windows and engine
A801992For sale £4000
A801985New exhaust for Coventry Victor. Sells trailer.
A801982TalantaSexon, TGIlfracombe
A801979Philcris IIPopham, CA & MLInstow, N.Devon
A801977BermudanOwner is Lord Mayor of Birmingham
A801977Gunter rigPBO report on Talanta's conversion to gunter rig.
A801972Boat exchange his boat with an american, each sailing the other's boat for a holiday.
A801969Article in PBO 26 Feb 1969 about motoring and sailing from Birmingham to Holland via the Grand Union Canal
A801966Jackson, ALSBledon, Tewkesbury
A801958TalantaJW ValentijnZoon?Sailing

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

ArchID Type AClass Category Ref Page No Title ABoat ABoat_Name Author APages AComments APrice ASort Link
1,300Press26, T,F,31b. Class Reviews and Appreciations1958-04-DE193Atalanta - noting winner of the boatshow prizeA80Catalina0Daily Express.00Link
198Bulletin26, T,F,31m. Cruises & Cruising1968-699Birmingham to Amsterdam via Grand Union CanalA80TalantaJackson A.L.S.020Link
1,316Press26,m. Cruises & Cruising1969-02-PBOAllen Jackson took his Atalanta to Holland via the Grand Union CanalA80TalantaAllen Jackson0Practical Boat Owner. Talanta A80. Photoshows her with “H495"on mainsail! AOAhas a photocopy.00Link
1,317Press26,m. Cruises & Cruising1975-01-PBOA80 Talanta Gunter RigA80Talanta0Practical Boat Owner. Editorial covers the Gunter conversion of A80 with quotes about how she sails.00Link

Trophies

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