27Jun/25
Quick tour
Quick trip down to exmouth today to check on Quinteffence, been on her mooring for a month now. Took some photos and videos to show her details and condition. Title: tempImagewDvg6o Title:Read More…
29May/25
A68 Curlew restoration project £1500 offers
Hull, mostly stripped back to bare wood ready to be repainted. A couple of minor patches completed excellent condition with no rot. Sand keel recently and probably keel boxes have been replaced.Read More…
17May/25
Curlew and trailer for sale
Bought from a pattern maker (very competent wood worker) 18 months ago as a back to bare restoration project. It has been dry stored in a barn. Has to now be soldRead More…
15May/25
Atalanta 26 Quinteffence with galvanised trailer
After 20 years we have decided to pass on our beloved Atalanta 26. We have collected many memories and had great adventures with our growing family aboard but are now moving on toRead More…
13May/25
Orwell to Oxford, London
Left Queensborough at about 6am. too early. But a lovely morning. Low tide was at 7:30. so I was pushing against the tide. It was not kind to the boat but iRead More…
23Apr/25
A142 Sugar Plum preparing for the amazingly fine Summer
A142 Sugar Plum is preparing for the amazingly fine Summer we are going to have this year.
15Apr/25
Pesky surclip and Shopping Wish-list
Still no further on – can’t get the gearbox from the hyds off yet as there’s a pesky sur clip stopping me. Planning to take the prop off and see if IRead More…
13Apr/25
Orwell to Oxford, To the Medway
i could not miss saturdays weather to make the trip to Tollesbury. i am just hoping for good weather for the next hop to the medway. Title: IMG_3137 Title: IMG_3145
10Apr/25
Lifting Jacks, RSJ & Trestles – Lifting kit for sale
Offering the lifting kit for sale as I am selling A169 – Comprises 4 Farm Jacks – 2 steel RSJs (approx 10ft) 4 purpose made wood trestles to lift off the trailerRead More…
06Apr/25
Progress
Removable Keel Bolt inspection plates made in A4 stainless steel . Sealed on with Butyl Rubber and Hypalon gaskets. Hopefull sealed Title: 1000006710
04Apr/25
A169 – Elle for sale – update
Elle is for sale – currently ashore (inside) at Dell Quay – full winter refit was delayed somewhat due to the cold weather. Lithium battery upgrade for the 48V electric motor (4Read More…
23Mar/25
Diaphony’s Beta 14 Engine Template
After pumping out most of the hyd/rainwater mix in the bilge, was delightd to see that Simon’s really clever Engine template fitted perfectly onto the engine bay. Simon kindyl spared his timeRead More…
15Mar/25
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Progress hampered by ‘Notyetretireditis…’
Cracking on with the engine extraction – by a dint of pure luck a crane arrived at my next door neighbours house and the princely sum of £20 and a bit ofRead More…
02Mar/25
Starting the Mountain of work – hive mind needed!
Getting to grips with taking out the Farymann Hydraulic Engine and preparing for my Beta 14 to go in. I spent the day having a look over what I need to do,Read More…
22Feb/25
A22m Added to the Register
A22m is a beautiful 1/8 scale model of A22 A22, Mary Jane of Morton, was bought new in 1958 by John Burgess and Doctor Green who both lived in Moreton Oxfordshire, sailingRead More…
16Jan/25
Reflections on dropping the mast
Thanks to Simon West (A5 Diaphony) for helping – we managed to drop the mast (literally) onto the deck and not into the water (nearly!). Colchide does not have the handy frameRead More…
04Jan/25
Orwell to Oxford
OK lets do this thing…. I have started my preparations by watching tweedy pubs on youtube. So the goal is a pint in the Lamb and Flag with a toast to theRead More…
18Dec/24
Keel mechanics refurbished
Curlews keels and mechanisms have been removed and restored, fortunately a straightforward job as the stirrups had already been upgraded to stainless. The keels are in good condition but have shot blastedRead More…
24Oct/24
Classic Boat
Great article on Fairey plus a bit of Fame for Richard James!! [Webmaster addition: You should be able to read the article in the box on the right. If not you canRead More…
20Oct/24
End of season lift out at Dell Quay
This year I opted for the Dell Quay Sailing Club lift-out instead of recovery on the trailer. Some pictures of Elle being lifted on her own internal strops. The mast was loweredRead More…
16Oct/24
Secret weapon – British Seagull Outboard
Elle has an 8kW Lynch electric motor driving a 13 inch folding prop. The current (no pun intended) battery capacity is 150 amp hours. This is fine for manoeuvres in – outRead More…
02Oct/24
Recommended Atalanta Trailer – BSP TEX
I have recently taken delivery of a new purpose made trailer for A142 Sugar Plum after my previous one was written off in a “no fault” accident in May. The trailer wasRead More…
16Sep/24
Yanmar engine rebuilt
Engine refurbished rebuilt and repainted. Yanmar GM10 Title: IMG_2364
16Sep/24
Renovation
Old paint removal almost complete, very sound woodwork. next stage keel removal and repainting. Title: Stripping A68 HullCaption: Stripping A68 Hull Title: Stripping A68 HullCaption: Stripping A68 Hull Title: A68 Hull restorationCaption: StrippingRead More…
09Sep/24
Sommer 2024
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A104 Condition Assessment
Arosa has been for sale for a while. We carried out a brief review of her condition in January 2025 to understand the best course of action. Hull. Was in better conditionRead More…
24Aug/24
Sailing Gypsy to Newfoundland
This year I turn 70 and my daughter signed me up for Storyworth, which sends a question a week to prompt memories. This week’s question was: What is your favorite storyRead More…
23Aug/24
Colchide Propulsion Options!
Having been frustrated at my inability to get up the Hamble against the tide in full flow, I have set my mind to finding ways to resolve the fact that the originalRead More…
22Aug/24
A31-9 Destiny spotted alive and well by passing friend of the AOA
We were sent these two photos by members of the OGA, Clare and Pete Thomas, who spotted Destiny as they travelled homewards after the Dutch OGA 20th Anniversary celebrations. Thank Pete andRead More…
21Jul/24
Elle A169 – Dell Quay 2024
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29May/24
Sailing again
I’m very pleased to report – we are sailing again. Me, my kids and my friends Colin and Ross have just been out this afternoon, after sailing Zambra round to Queenborough onRead More…
19May/24
Forepeak
Sugar Plum has a new bullseye light in her forepeak. What a difference that has made.
06May/24
Zambra leaves the workshop
It’s exciting times in Kent, as Zambra is making the final stages of her long journey back to the sea. After ten long years of intermittent restoration, it was wonderful to seeRead More…
31Mar/24
A124 To Friesland
A124 travelled to Friesland for a new life sailing in the Ems estuary and around the Friesian Islands. She joins A112 and A90 who are already in the area. The journey wasRead More…
13Feb/24
Atalanta Prototype Acquired by Cowes Classic Boat Museum
A1 Atalanta was delivered to the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes by Mike Dixon and Nick Phillips at the end of last week. This is great news for the Museum and forRead More…
28Jan/24
Atalanta 26: A9 Ereina £750 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.
14Jan/24
Bordeaux submarine pen article (A35)
Saw this article in atlantic magazine. June 2001 edition. Thank you very much to Mike for taking the trouble to post the article on the website. We are always excited to receiveRead More…
08Jan/24
A161 Amber Ellen creates Facebook Stir
Amber Ellen was spotted by a sailing enthusiast in Aberdeen. They posted a photo and there ensued a variety of comments. It appears that whilst most are appreciative of Atalantas there areRead More…
20Dec/23
31-4 Gellie – a ‘new’ engine for 2024
This follows on from Ian’s excellent four-page article in the 2023-2024 Bulletin: Ian had left Brough Haven in good time for the Uffa Fox 50 year event in the IOW on 20th AugustRead More…
Cleaning Bilge
I know I have asked similar about ‘Bilgex’ for my bilge below engine, now that engine is out. I have Bilgexed , but more needs to be done before applying bilge paint.Read More…
02Oct/23
Small victories
New sea toilet finally found for Zambra! After many hours trying to chase out holes in the rusted u-bend of the Simpson Lawrence sea toilet, I found one on eBay in aRead More…
17Sep/23
A68 Curlew Atalanta For Sale
Currently located at Glasson Sailing Club, Glasson Dock, Lancaster. Much loved Atalanta. Selling as part of my late father-in-law’s estate. Last registered 2000.Not been sailed since the beginning of COVID-19. Will tryRead More…
06Sep/23
‘Sailor and Cowboy’ – book added to Archive
We came across this book recently by Finn Ziem after someone found his Youtube video about crossing the Atlantic – twice – in 1980 and 1981. Book description: This is the story ofRead More…
04Sep/23
A170 Butterfly across the Atlantic 1980
All images on this page are the copyright of Finn Ziem, from within the Youtube video below. We have just heard about Norwegian Finn Ziem’s double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean inRead More…
01Sep/23
Afloat
This year we finally made it back onto the water. A berth on the Tamar became available in early August. This was followed by a rush to finish a few jobs onRead More…
09Aug/23
Helene is for sale – £4500 or best offer – SOLD
A124 Helene — a British Classic with a Big Personality — is offered for sale. She is sound, well looked after and a pleasure to sail. Very comfortable cockpit. Helene has benefitedRead More…
Blue Jackaroo for sale.
Blue Jackaroo for sale on Ebay for a pound
29Jul/23
Restoration update pt2
Busy weekend actually bolting fittings on.. such a good feeling ! Helpful working where I do ,enables me to think through jobs and get them right first time. On a different note Read More…
29Jul/23
Restoration update
Final fitment of Engine bearers Brackets and nuts and bolts all in 316 s/s. Chain plates trial fitted Today fitted only one tricky and messy job with Butyl sealer..I have found brakeRead More…
07Jul/23
Alde & Ore Rally – Diversion
We left Wrabness at 4 on Thursday and spent the night in Hamford Water. Weather fantastic and the Backwaters magic. This morning we sailed out and up the coast choosing to divertRead More…