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Category Archives: A1

09Sep/21
At at SBS

A1 Generating Chatter At Southampton

09/09/2021A1AOA

After a great deal of effort by Mike A1 is moored in the ‘Class Association’ area of the Southampton boatshow, alongside the Old Gaffers Association. She has already generated ‘chatter’ – sheRead More…

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16Jan/21

Mike Dixon and A1 nominated for Classic Boat Award – Vote Now!

16/01/2021A1, InthepressNick Phillips

Hello everyone. You may have read the Classic Boat article published in the November edition last year about A1 and her restsoration. The article aimed to bring together the historic place A1Read More…

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13Oct/20
A1 features in Classic Boat with an overview of the design and her first 21st century restoration

Classic Boat A1 Design and Restoration Review

13/10/2020A1AOA

With the completion of A1 Atalanta last year it seemed like a golden opportunity for the Association to have another push at publicising our excellent wards. A1 was a very special boatRead More…

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22Dec/19

A1 Restoration – The Final Push

22/12/2019A1A1Reborn2018, Hull, repair, veneeringAOA

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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17Nov/19
Colchide and A1 reunited (?) after 60 years

A1 hauls out, watched by A89

17/11/2019A1AOA

After her first few months afloat for over 25 years Mike Dixon took A1 out of the water at the Orwell Yacht Club in the middle of October. Colchide, Richard James andRead More…

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07Nov/19
A long and varnished foredeck too!

A1 Atalanta floats for the first time in over 25 years

07/11/2019A1AOA

I hope you will have read the excellent series of articles by Mike Dixon about his restoration of the Atalanta prototype – A1 Atalanta. There are more to come but in theRead More…

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28Feb/19

A1 Restoration – Spars, Rigging, Sails

28/02/2019A1A1Reborn2018, Rigging, Sails, SparsMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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21Feb/19

A1 Restoration – Topside Veneering

21/02/2019A1A1Reborn2018, Hull, repair, veneeringMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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14Feb/19

A1 Restoration – Aft cabin companionway and cockpit coaming

14/02/2019A1A1Reborn2018, Aft Deck, Cockpit, HatchMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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10Feb/19

A1 Restoration – Engine Space

10/02/2019A1A1Reborn2018, EnginesMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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04Feb/19

A1 Restoration – Foredeck Veneering

04/02/2019A1A1Reborn2018, foredeck, repair, veneeringMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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31Jan/19
2018 A105 Coventry Victor OUT

A1 and A105 Head to Toe

31/01/2019A1, A105AOA

Last year Peter Keightley bought A105 Taku Maru from John Ingleby with plans of visiting the Mediterranean via the French Canals. Peter has an excellent workshop for his preparations. There is apparentlyRead More…

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30Jan/19
9.1 Viewed from above, all the holes  in the aft deck still to be tackled

A1 Restoration – Aft Deck Veneering

30/01/2019A1A1Reborn2018, Aft Deck, repair, veneeringMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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22Jan/19
8.4 Cockpit Keelbox and Bulkhead rebuild 04

A1 Restoration – The Cockpit Area

22/01/2019A1A1Reborn2018, Cockpit, repairMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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07Jan/19
7.7 Finished transom, painted and varnished with name transfers applied

A1 Restoration – Transom

07/01/2019A1A1Reborn2018, repair, TransomMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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06Jan/19
1.8 Very curvy boat at AOA60 event, Levington (Photo Richard James)

A1 Restoration – Trailer

06/01/2019A1A1Reborn2018, trailerMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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05Jan/19

A1 Restoration – Hatches

05/01/2019A1A1Reborn2018, forehatchMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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30Dec/18

A1 Restoration – Hull veneering, tools and equipment

30/12/2018A1A1Reborn2018, Hull, repair, veneeringMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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20Dec/18

A1 Restoration – Keel Support Brackets

20/12/2018A1A1Reborn2018, keel hoist, KeelMechMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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19Nov/18
2.2 Inside the boatshed

A1 Restoration – Somewhere to do it, and initial investigations

19/11/2018A1A1Reborn2018, Restoration, ShedMike Dixon

Do you need a shed? An often asked question when carrying out work on a boat, the answer to which I would argue is – Yes.

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15Nov/18
1.8 Very curvy boat at AOA60 event, Levington (Photo Richard James)

Restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ 2016 to 2020

15/11/2018A1RestorationMike Dixon

I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.

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30Jul/18

A1 Atalanta gets a new Iron Topsail

30/07/2018A1AOA

As part of her restoration Atalanta a1 has now received a shiny red Beta diesel. You will be able to read about the details of the installation in the future but inRead More…

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11Jul/18
14.9 Amateur interpretation of the Jimmy Lawrence measured sail plan

A1 is measured up for some James Lawrence sails

11/07/2018A1mast raise, Sails, TrailingNick Phillips

A1 travelled from Market Harborough to Brightlingsea for Mark Butler, of James Lawrence sails, to measure her up for new sails. This meant Mike was able to prove his tow car, hisRead More…

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10Jul/18
A1's keel hoists operate to the same principles as the production Atalantas, but with cables instead of solid stirrups.

A1 Atalanta Interesting Keel Hoist

10/07/2018A1KeelsAOA

A1’s keel plates and hoist have been completely refurbished. The lifting gear is of interesting design – the same principle was used in the production Atalantas but the original has cables inRead More…

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03Jul/18
2018 07 A1 Mast Up 03

A1 Atalanta dresses in her new rigging

03/07/2018A1AOA

Mike’s new sails are to be made by famous sailmaker Jimmy Lawrence, of Brightlingsea.  The loft insist on measuring the boat themselves. So all Mike has to do is get her toRead More…

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03Jul/18
A1 trailer side-rail detail

A1 Atalanta Trailer (ex Kotora) – a different type of trailer

03/07/2018A1trailerAOA

Mike bought Kotora’s old trailer and heavily refurbished it.  It is of an interesting design, quite different to others I have seen.  It has central supports for the keel and a fore-and-aftRead More…

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03Jul/18
Sitting proud (and high) on her trailer.  Beautiful from every angle.

A1 Atalanta Restoration – Sunlight for the first time in 18 months

03/07/2018A1boat lift, Restoration, trailerAOA

A1 Atalanta has been tucked up in her workshop for the last 18 months after rescue from a garden in Essex. Mike (Dixon) has achieved an amazing amount of progress in thatRead More…

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10Sep/16
2016 08 A1 Recovery from Point Clear 017

A1 Recovery from Essex

10/09/2016A1NingPhoto, RestorationRichard James

A1 Recovery from Essex.

Photo: A1 Recovery (1).

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13Jun/16

Atalanta A1-The Prototype-What a great project for someone

13/06/2016A1For Sale, NingBlogNing Webmaster

Atalanta A1 was the very first ‘prototype’ Atalanta. She is smaller than the Mark 2 and 3 but has all of the same features – twin keels, centre cockpit, blister and so on.  She is now needing someone to restore her – if you are interested please c

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12Jun/16
A1 Survey 2014

2014 A1 Condition Survey

12/06/2016A1Ning Webmaster

2014 A1 Condition Survey.

Photo: 2014 A1 – 1 of 28. A1 had been stored near St Osyth for many years. The owner had died and the Association be

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