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Category Archives: 1Intro

01Dec/50

So what is so special about an Atalanta?

01/12/19501Intro, Atalanta26, designpageintroTrevor Thompson

Ereina sailing near the cleddau bridge within Milford Haven[/caption] Well on a practical level it is a combination of the following: Safe at sea, even when the weather deteriorates The ability toRead More…

01Nov/50

The ultra modern 50 year old yacht – a true classic

01/11/19501Intro, Atalanta26, designpageTrevor Thompson

Although these boats meet the definition of “classic yacht” (designed or built before 1960) they seem to be  too modern for “real” classic boat enthusiasts. They are not made from planks ofRead More…

01Oct/50
trailing 1961

The original trailer sailer

01/10/19501Intro, Atalanta26, designpageintroTrevor Thompson

The Atalanta is the original trailer sailor. From the very beginning in 1955 owners were regularly trailing them to the south of France for summer holidays. In those days large family carsRead More…

01Sep/50
2011 A17 Gambol at Play Chichester

A Family Boat

01/09/19501Intro, A92, Atalanta26meleager

Claims that the Atalanta was a suitable boat for families, on account of her roominess and sea-kindly qualities, were soon confirmed by several accounts of cruises in which children accompanied their parents.Read More…

01Aug/50

Seaworthiness

01/08/19501Intro, Atalanta26, designpage, TitaniaintroTrevor Thompson

The Atalanta has always been considered to be a seaworthy vessel. Few trailable 26 footers can claim this distinction. It is a special feature of these boats. Many of the early AOARead More…

01Jun/50
A179 Hamble 2005

Sailing Performance

01/06/19501Intro, Atalanta26, designpage, TitaniaTrevor Thompson

See also the poston Atalanta Handicaps for use when racing Diagram showing likely speeds on different points of sailing Both the Atalanta and the Titania are capable of making swift offshore passages.Read More…

01Mar/50
Keels down on Colchide

Variable draft

01/03/19501Intro, 2design, Atalanta26, Atalanta31, designpageintroTrevor Thompson

  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…

20Jan/50
Sujanwiz at speed

1964 Atalanta Specification

20/01/19501Intro, Atalanta26, designpageTrevor Thompson

1964 Atalanta Specification for Atalanta 26   (issued in 1964) STANDARD BOAT: £3,360 Ex Works Hot pressure moulded hull consisting of 4 laminations of 2.5mm Agba on mahogany main frame fitted with bulkheadsRead More…

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The AOA was formed in 1958 the Atalanta Owners Association primary aims are to maintain a register of the Fairey Marine yachts and to promote and support their use and maintenance.  The yachts are the Atalanta 26 and her sisters the Titania, Atalanta 31, Fulmar and Fisherman motorsailer. These classic yachts are practical and equally at home exploring the lakes, creeks and rivers or crossing oceans.

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