2014 A15 Artemis Photos
2014 A15 Artemis Photos .
Photo: P1010092. Another image in Chichester,A15 again.
A72 Rondar advertised on Gumtree
A72 rondar was once sailed by RAF personnel in Singapore and Cyprus, sadly now neglected and for sale. Details and photos here:
A169 Kerry Piper Transom and Cockpit Drains
A169 Kerry Piper Bullhead & Galley repairs
A169 Kerry Piper Bullhead & Galley repairs.
Photo: Fwd bulkhead and galley repairs.
A169 Kerry Piper Keelboxes and aft bulkhead
Kerry Piper-work in progress
A few photo’s of restoration work (so far) for A169 Kerry Piper. Apologies for the pick and mix collages, I will be posting a more complete record of the ongoing restoration of KP later
A147 Chamois to the Western Isles-Day 1-12th July
Ballindean to Kilmelford
A148 Johara for sale SOLD
A148 has been beautifully restored by her owners, Terry and Jackie Wetherilt who very sadly decided to put her up for sale following their move up to Scotland:
Exhaust for Coventry Victor WN4
Having replaced the CV Midget on A49 with the larger engine, I followed the original Midget exhaust line through the aft cabin using fabricated S/S injection exhaust stubs feeding into high temperature exhaust hoses, hence into a Y junctio
A148 Johara back to the water 2013
A148 Johara back to the water 2013.
Photo: imagejohara. 
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A31/4 Gellie for Sale, or offer to repair?
Unfortunately health issues are preventing Bill getting Gellie sorted out after her disaster last year in the gales. She needs a new mast, some rigging and some repairs to the coach work all above the rubbing strake. Also a bit of TLC inside. She
A71 Sailing Videos
A71 was bought by Lisa and Terry Greatrix. Terry’s brother had owned Blue Jackaroo earlier in her life and he helped Lisa and Terry restoration A71 to he former glory. Lisa andRead More…
A31/4 Gellie-Urgent appeal
Just received this message from Bill Johnston, owner of A31/4 Gellie:
URGENT APPEAL
You may remember me as the owner of A31/4 “Gellie”
Unfortunately health issues are preventing me getting Gellie sorted out after her disaster last
T12 Tily-Ho sold
Just heard from Tim that he’s sold T12 Tily-Ho to what sounds like a very good home, so hopefully we’ll see her afloat again before very long.
bubble repair
As you may remember I managed to damage the bubble just forward of the hatch. After damaging and repairing the hatch itself. This repair scared me far more as a hash job here would be a significant scar on my self confidence.
Calista’s Adriatic Cruise 2014
Calista will be spending May and June sailing in the Adriatic.
The plan is:
Leaving Pembrokeshire on Easter Monday, driving through the channel tunnel, Germany and Austria to
A89 Tastes East Coast Salt Water after years in Lake Geneva
A89 Tastes East Coast Salt Water after years in Lake Geneva.
Photo: 2014-04-13_off_to_sea. A89 Colchide decked out ready for towing to Ipswich
A17 Gambol Winter Home
A17 Gambol Winter Home.
Photo: A17 Gambol Plans For Winter Home – Real Men only Reference In Case of extreme Emergency after The Event! Winter
2013 A17 Gambol in France
2013 A17 Gambol in France.
Photo: A17 Gambol On The Ferry June 2013 – Who Says Cossing The Channel Is Difficult (Question Mark).
2014 Winter check on A102 in Bosa
2014 Winter check on A102 in Bosa.
Photo: Check on Mary. I went back to check on Mary as I wasn’t there when she was hauled out. Although I w
What can we do about A31/8 “Trio of Playford” in Austin, TX?
Tim Arnold writes:
“Dear Atalanta Enthusiasts,
We are regretfully disposing of A31 “Trio” Restoration is beyond our capacity. It is lying in Austin TX on a very substantial 3 axle trailer.
Before it i
A87 Methuselah update: on the move (again!)
A87 is now in the new shed at home and we are planing some serious progress on her in 2014!
A17 Gambol 2013/14 Winter Projects
It has occurred to me (after my gearbox issues) that it might be good to share projects being tackled in real time as it’s very likely that others may be contemplating or tackling the same one. A few words & pictures may ease the pain for the next
PRM Gearbox
PRM Gearbox.
Photo: A17 Gambol – A Trio of PRM 150 Gearboxes.
A17 Gambol-Wrong Gearbox Reduction
Finally last Friday my replacement exchange PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox (needed because the original feathering prop on Gambol is left handed & the Yanmar 2GM20FC I re-engined Gambol
2013 Atalanta Mary lays up in Bosa
2013 Atalanta Mary lays up in Bosa.
Photo: vela coperta (3). Now she has been washed down there is little antifoul left.
2013 A89 Colchide from Switzerland to East Coast
2013 A89 Colchide from Switzerland to East Coast.
Photo: A89 side. 
2013 Atalanta Mary Alghero to Bosa, Sardinia
2013 Atalanta Mary Alghero to Bosa, Sardinia.
Photo: Alghero – making do. I guess it is not to compete with a fast cat but getting the most ou
2013 Atlanta Mary from Corsica to Isola Rossa, Sardinia
2013 Atlanta Mary from Corsica to Isola Rossa, Sardinia.
Photo: The clouds before the Mistral..
A144 Cyn for Sale SOLD
A144 Cyn for Sale.
2024 A103 – Sardinia
2024 A103 – Sardinia.
Photo: Tough times in isola rossa. 
A 81 Spotted in Netherlands by Peter on A31/09
As far as I knew only one Atalanta situated in The Netherlands.
Found a second one, the A81. No rigging and in a bad shape. The owner told me that he was about to do some seriuos work on her.
I posted two photographs.
Peter Bi
A117 Turtle is still for sale
Robert Handley-Fairbairn writes:
An update, to say Turtle A117 is still available, so make me an offer. I could break her for 500 and keep the trailer, but I would hate to do it after resisting for 7 years. She is a compl
More about Ahamkara, a most unusual Atalanta
The story of Ahamkara, home built Atalanta and home in solid wood rather than veneers.
2013 A102 – Corsica!
2013 A102 – Corsica!.
Photo: Corsica. I have arrived after an epic 36 hour haul on the motor today but a good 4 hours on spinaker yesterday.
2013 A102 – Out into the Mediterranean
2013 A102 – Out into the Mediterranean.
Photo: Med. I will update the blog soon as I am expecting bad weather. 50km winds. I am anchored in
A89 Colchide
Here are some more pictures of A89 Colchide in Norfolk.
I have some questions:
1. Should I open the foreward hatch a few inches and leave the top washboards out to encourage airflow through A89 in her outside winter storage?
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A 89 COLCHIDE returns to the UK after 50 years on the continent
I am delighted to announce that A 89 COLCHIDE returned to the UK today, after 50 years on the Mediterranian and in Switzerland.
She was picked up by Bob and Maria of
A115 Cockpit
A115 Cockpit.
Photo: Clean Cockpit looking Astern. 
2013 A146 Le Bateau Ivre moves to new home
2013 A146 Le Bateau Ivre moves to new home.
Photo: 100_2188. Parked on road just past driveway. Realized that there were sections of the drive
Keel
Replaced most of outer keel in A77, Blue Goose. It was necessary to plane off 10 to 12 mm to get to solid mahogany.
I used resorcinol from Aerodux that CP Adhesives stocks, the glue is also available from Spectrum Adhesives
2013 A102 – Hatch Repairs
2013 A102 – Lyon and The Rhone.
Photo: Boat repairs.. 
Keel bolt grease fittings
Trevor mentions three types of grease fittings in the Repair Manual for the Keel Assembly and Mounting Structure published in 2010 with supplemental info. from Murray, Dominic, & John. The attached photo is the type in Blue Goose A77, looks like
2013 A102 – Lyon and The Rhone
2013 A102 – Lyon and The Rhone.
Photo: Lyon. 
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Electro hydraulic propulsion system
Adding an electric/hydraulic propulsion system to A169 (Kerry Piper) and thought it may be of some interest (attached plan). The mechanical installation is pending completion of structural work to the hull and bulkheads, but I aim to have it ins
Calista’s road accident
Calista was damaged while on the way to the yard to be launched. The damage was caused by two vehicles hitting the back of the boat.
2013 A102 – Into the Rhone Valley & R.Saone
2013 A102 – Into the Rhone Valley & R.Saone.
Photo: The Rhone valley. Today I crossed over from the Marne valley to the Rhone valley passing t
2013 A71 Blue Jackaroo returns to former owner
2013 A71 Blue Jackaroo returns to former owner.
Photo: oare_creek. A71 Blue Jackaroo is back with her former owner, Andy Greatrix. Seen here a
