Flying Fox

CLASS/SAIL
DATE BUILT
HULL NUMBER
Atalanta A83
July 1958
99
LAST NOTIFIED INFORMATION (to 2024) /
- Other namesBranca,
- ConditionStoring
- LocationTopsham
- EngineBeta 16
- Rig
Comments: Still actively sailing. Featured in 1996 PBO article..
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A83 Flying Fox new owner and new paint in 1995

A83 Flying Fox new owner and new paint in 1995

1995 February - Flying Fox changes hand, is returned to her original name from ‘Branca’ and gets a new coat of paint.
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Sail_No Year BoatName Owner HomePort Condition Rig Engine Notable EVENT Comments
A832022StoringBoat stored undercover in good condition.
A832017Beta 16New keel bolt seals
A832007No longer for sale. Aiming for more family sailing,
A832005Not getting much sailing. For sale £7000
A831999Sailing
A831998Launched and faults noticed and rectified. Relaunched 1999
A831996Kett, IanTopshamRestoring
A831995.2For sale £6500
A831995.1Flying FoxWallace, CliveBoshamOwner works for Yachting World. Reverts to original name.
A831983Still in Ashlett Creek,
A831977BrancaRoper, MAAshlett Creek, Solent
A831963Swain, ER
A831958Flying FoxHogg, JWNewcastle Upon TyneRestoringSold as kit

AOA Bulletin and Press Appearances

ArchID Type AClass Category Ref Page No Title ABoat ABoat_Name Author APages AComments APrice ASort Link
1,330Press26,b. Class Reviews and Appreciations1996-05-PBO46Still way ahead of her time - Fairey Atalanta 26 review.A83Flying FoxDavid Harding2Practical Boat Owner. Used-Boat Test. B&W Photocopy.00Link

Trophies

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