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…
22Apr/20
A126 in the late 1970s
Happy memories of A126 Apple The AOA were very glad to be contacted in April 2020 by an ex-owner of A126 Apple with a little bit of history and some photographs. HavingRead More…
20Apr/20
Atalanta Lifting Slings
The Atalanta was designed with built in lifting brackets which enabled the boat to be lifted with the weight taken largely by the strong central bulkhead and keel structure. Two were boltedRead More…
02Apr/20
1958 Daily Express Boat Show Prize – An Atalanta!
In 1958 the prize for Daily Express National Boat Show was an Atalanta! Specifically A70 Catalina! John Dixon kindly provided the cutting tin the photograph (much appreciated!) which triggered this post. TheRead More…
22Dec/19
A1 Restoration – The Final Push
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.
07Nov/19
Membership Subscriptions – Simplified for 2020
Subscriptions for 2020 are due by 1st January. At the 2019 AGM in March it was agreed to simplify our subscription rates. There is now a flat rate of £20 for allRead More…
01Sep/19
2019-20 Bulletin – Contributions please
The Bulletin Editor is busy preparing to collate and format all of your articles for this year’s Bulletin. Tell us about your cruises, your modifications or anything you think other Atalanta OwnersRead More…
28Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Spars, Rigging, Sails
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.
21Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Topside Veneering
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.
14Feb/19
Wood needs to breathe – A59 Julietta re-launch delayed
I have had an update from Dennis Clarke on the progress of Julietta’s restoration. As often happens timescales for the work planned extended significantly but Julietta was finally prety much ready forRead More…
14Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Aft cabin companionway and cockpit coaming
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.
10Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Engine Space
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.
04Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Foredeck Veneering
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.
31Jan/19
A1 and A105 Head to Toe
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…
30Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Aft Deck Veneering
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.
22Jan/19
A1 Restoration – The Cockpit Area
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.
07Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Transom
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.
05Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Hatches
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.
What’s new – November 2018 Photos Added
The photos below were loaded in November 2018. These photographs were collected as part of the pjysical AOA Archive and are now being made available online.
23Aug/18
Theodora safe and sound in a barn
In another demonstration of the benefits of the website we were contacted by someone who had come across Theodora in a barn in Dorset.She looks to be in reasonable condition.Unfortunately we hadRead More…
24Jul/18
Recent jobs on A169
Weather is too hot for scheduled epoxy work on A169 (renamed Elle). July had been set aside for epoxy cloth sheathing below WL and rebuilding the wood mast. The problem is thatRead More…
Test FrontEnd Post
This is a test of a Front End Post.
16Feb/18
2018 AOA AGM
The 2018 AGM was held at the Tamesis Sailing Club on the River Thames in Hampton Wick. It was an excellent day with a suitable mix of ‘business’ and pleasure, and theRead More…
10Dec/17
A169 Kerry Piper – cockpit tent + mast and boom issues
Missed the bulletin deadline this year, so thought I would add this blog of the ongoing work on Kerry Piper A169. Working on the basis of KP launch in 2018, need toRead More…
30Jun/77
A124 Helen’s Folly 1970s Restoration
Helen’s Folly was restored from a garage of bits in the late 1970s
AOA Constitution
The AOA has had a formal set of rules since the start. These aim to protect the Association’s purpose of promoting the boats and their use.
AOA Through The Years
There is an Annual AGM and theAOA published Bulletins and newsletters throughout the year to keep the membership up to date with events.
AOA Newsletters
The AOA published newsletters throughout the year to keep the membership up to date with events.
01Jan/40
AOA Annual General Meetings
The AGM and its associated dinner / lunch have remained a key foundation stone for the Members’ mutual support. Records of those meetings and the Committee meetings, sometimes dry and matter of fact, sometimes full of narrative about the boats and owners, provide an interesting insight into these amazing boats and the characters that owned them.