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February 5th, 2025 by
This post is taken from the most recent 2024-25 Annual Bulletin.The article generated some discussion amongst AOA members.It is reproduced here with some of those comments with the hope of encouraging aRead More…
I was also considering a bow spirit for a cutter rig and bigger asymmetrical kite. David
Also spotted this, it’s an old design but somewhere in the middle of an old gaff, modern square to
One more for the wish list.. the keel boxes could be extended for 8 to 9’ of draft!! With a re-ji
I thought about this, not in any real sense but in a kind of daydream. I agree the keels are a sign
I was definitely considering the retractable bowsprit and lightweight genoa. Mary is 3/4 rig so run
The Gunter rig (as A80 ) is a proven alternative for the Atalanta - there is an PBO article about he
As a thought experiment, consideration of different rigs for the Atalanta is certainly engaging. But
An interesting provocation! Perhaps an element of sense too, although we shouldn’t under-estimate
January 16th, 2025 by
Thanks to Simon West (A5 Diaphony) for helping – we managed to drop the mast (literally) onto the deck and not into the water (nearly!). Colchide does not have the handy frameRead More…
Well done to the both of you for getting it down. Sounds a bit hairy. Being able to raise and lower
The inboard leg can also be made removable as a bolt-on. The system on Elle was made this way - the
January 4th, 2025 by
OK lets do this thing…. I have started my preparations by watching tweedy pubs on youtube. So the goal is a pint in the Lamb and Flag with a toast to theRead More…
Could you come up before the AGM and then head back down with A89 Colchide in a 2-ship (possibly 3 i
You mean up the Thames? How far?I would come up as far as a photo opportunity in the city but t
What a great idea! I believe Gellie and Hiran once did a photo shoot under Tower Bridge (although I
December 18th, 2024 by
Curlews keels and mechanisms have been removed and restored, fortunately a straightforward job as the stirrups had already been upgraded to stainless. The keels are in good condition but have shot blastedRead More…
Very good!
Blasted and primed
David, wow! This is all looking a bit thorough and smart! Out of interest, what primer did you us
To be honest I don’t know! The plan is to epoxy when the weather warms up. The blasting compan
October 24th, 2024 by
Great article on Fairey plus a bit of Fame for Richard James!! [Webmaster addition: You should be able to read the article in the box on the right. If not you canRead More…
Steve, thanks very much post posting this. I have tried to add the article from the Classic Boat w
It is worth noting that Uffa Fox did not claim the design credit for the Atalanta in any of his cont
October 20th, 2024 by
This year I opted for the Dell Quay Sailing Club lift-out instead of recovery on the trailer. Some pictures of Elle being lifted on her own internal strops. The mast was loweredRead More…
Chris Just caught up with these pictures. Such a great way of lifting, using the three-part strop.
During the lift - overheard comments of a couple of observers wondering about the strength of the 6
October 14th, 2024 by
Photo: Colin sailing his beloved Atalanta A95 Hiran It is with sadness that we have to report the death of Colin Twyman. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Colin ownedRead More…
Indeed. Spent time with Colin on Hiran back in the day. He was a real gentleman, very generous and a
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does any body know where i could get the original navigation lights of a Atalanta 26
Hi Harald ‘Original’ can mean lots of different things – Fairey changed fittings over time. Do you have an image of the type you are looking for, perhaps by looking at theRead More…
It is that time of year that I need to go through my accounts and chase the cockroaches out. I am not an accountant and am not giving or inviting tax orRead More…
We have a beautiful working model of Atalanta 22 that we would like to pass on to someone who would appreciate her. The boat is 39 inches long and built of mahogany.Read More…
Dinah, thank you for offering the model through the AOA website. A22m is now entered on the Atalanta Register so that we can collate memories of her and record her voyages intoRead More…
Dinah I love this model. Your father must have spent many hours making it. And it has lifting keels and rudder too! There can’t be any other crews who have sailed aRead More…
This is a further reminder/plea from your Bulletin editor as a follow up to the contributions request in September and some additional follow up emails. The “deadline” noted then was the 3rdRead More…
I really like the suggestion that an Atalanta up the Thames would be a good idea. Could we plan a flotilla to get Tower Bridge open. I realise that is a bigRead More…
Totally agree – though, what about ‘down’ the Thames vice up? Happy to host at mine and launch over the road at Benson. (or even enter at Oxford). Would make the routeRead More…
July 19th 2024 by Gregory Manning
I like to work Mary’s sails from the cockpit. I do get bruises on my rib-cage and at 6ft I can generally reach, if I stand in the companionway. The greatest dangerRead More…