25May/20
Fairey Marine early drawings for the A31
The 26′ Atalanta was a great success and Fairey Marine were considering a 31′ variation. There is a very early set of sketches and drawings, many signed by Uffa Fox, in theRead More…
14Feb/17
Fairey Marine tenders for Atalantas
There are three Fairey Marine tenders to complement the Atalanta series of yachts. The Dinky This is an 8 ft long dinghy. Constructed in the same way as the Atalanta, hot mouldedRead More…
Atalanta 31 – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR
Brochures Adverts and Publicity Shots
09Dec/59
Handicaps for racing
Introduction Since the first Atalantas were made they have competed against each other and against other yachts in races. When racing against other classes in races organised outside of the AOA theyRead More…
01Dec/57
Atalanta Construction
After the Second World War Fairey Marine applied the technology developed to make aircraft to boats. Starting with dinghies such as the Firefly, Swordfish, Albacore, and Falcon they started building the AtalantaRead More…
01Mar/50
Variable draft
Sailing with variable draft Atalanta’s can be sailed with the keels lowered or partly raised. It is usual to keep them fully down when offshore to maximise the righting moment. HoweverRead More…