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January 22nd, 2023 by
I did learn before I bought A90 that the enemy of an Atalanta was not sea water but rain. So off to Sturminster Newton and Hansons’ massive material warehouse. Then bumping backRead More…
December 30th, 2022 by
The Uffa fox event was the perfect excuse for me to finally address the top-sides. Mary was in good condition when I took over her care. But the paint had definitely goneRead More…
November 27th, 2022 by
Hi. Does anyone own Baby Seal? I would love to hear that she is still around. My Uncle, John Berry of HM Coastguard in Margate, Spurn Point and Liverpool, bought this boatRead More…
November 26th, 2022 by
This photo was found in my late Uncles records. He owned Baby Seal and look like this might be a rare photo of A3…!
Howard This is fantastic - a photo of A3! And not just a photo. The hand written legend on the ph
November 22nd, 2022 by
My father Dr Francis George Elvins was the first owner, from 1960 until 1971 when he died. He kept her moored on Wareham Quay, Dorset where he lived. He crossed the channelRead More…
Very many thanks for posting about Sabrina on the website. It is always a great pleasure to be conta
November 12th, 2022 by
This is a late, but nevertheless. Helene was lifted on 18 October 2021 at Mistley Marine on the River Stour in Essex. It proved to be a somewhat quirky but very pleasantRead More…
November 6th, 2022 by
We are delighted to hear that A115 ‘Mara’ has been sold. Her new owner has moved her to the South Coast to complete her restoration. This is great news. In 1975 EricRead More…
October 28th, 2022 by
If you use the AOA Website regularly you will have noticed a big change to the Home Page. Below are some thoughts which might help you understand the changes. Why has itRead More…
October 25th, 2022 by
A small team visited Rye last week to rescue parts from A179 Emma Duck before she is destroyed. The Secretary and Committee have worked hard in recent years to support the ownersRead More…
September 26th, 2022 by
The first ever Duckling World Championships were held at Bosham Hoe after the Uffa Fox 50 event. The weather was kind and the Currey did a great job of organising the eventRead More…
Wonderful photos ...many thanks for posting them Nick, and for taking to the water to capture them a
November 26th, 2015 by
Ahamkara is a custom built Atalanta – see details here and also here – lying at Benfleet, Essex. Maree Ellis is keen for her to go to a new home. Please contactRead More…
Is this boat still for sale?
Forum Topics (shaded) and Replies
As the Atalanta has compartments that are effectively water tight what do other owners do about a bilge pump? The most likely damage for those who sail bow first will be theRead More…
Greg It is difficult to create a satisfactory bilge pumping system for an Atalanta. I don’t think many actually have a working bilge pump. Mikes solution is probably as good as youRead More…
Thanks Mike, you identify the conundrum I have with so many compartments. I will look into your suggestion and try to identify were I could mount the pump and route the suctionRead More…
Greg, A thorny problem. A1 has three separate compartments, the fore cabin, the engine space and the aft cabin. Most Atalantas have a further short space, the couple of feet or soRead More…
I’ve put them in when replacing the Pivot bolts. I don’t want to remove the Pivot bolts (done enough of that for a while thank you!), How do you get the oldRead More…
Richard, many thanks, It’ll remind me of picking-out cockles on the Helford !
Hi Doug, Try using a hook or pick type tool, similar to a dentist:
Hello guys long time since I posted I am putting blue jackaroo up for sale as I do not have time to really get it finished and can not keep it inRead More…
Hi Fraser Sorry to hear that you are selling and wish you success in the sale and your bricks and mortar purchase. Do keep us informed of progress. And make sure theRead More…
Hi all, new owner of A161, Amber Ellen. Most of the work so far is going well however I can’t get the keels to move at all. The keels have been leftRead More…
Hi Trefor, Above is the main cabin keel viewing plate, which I have replaced with Perspex, so I can keep an eye on what’s going on. Below is the outer keel boltRead More…
If you go into the forward cabin there is a small amount of the keel box there. Remove the covers from the top and you should be able to see the forwardRead More…
Hi Trefor Great to hear that things are proceeding with Amber Ellen. As Trevor says ‘Paper F Keel Servicing’ on the Technical Papers page is an essential start point. It gives a reallyRead More…
You really need to download the Keel servicing manual which is among the Technical papers on the website. It will tell you everything about the keels and how they work. The keelsRead More…
Some decades ago, the Artificial Intelligence (AI) guru and amateur yachtsman, Billy Blister, found himself high and dry on the mud of the River Stour. With hours to wait he made aRead More…
NEW TOPIC>What every Atalanta needs - a new Fairey Marine tender (New Topic)
November 23rd, 2022 AOA
The latest from Fairey Marine. A new tender to go with your Atalanta. Some great detailing – branded fenders and carpets. And you are guaranteed to get to be the first ashore. CheckRead More…
Hi all. Have just bought Amber Ellen, A161. Looking at doing her up over the winter to sail her back home to Arran from Ullapool. She’s been undercover in a barn forRead More…
Welcome Trefor! You may have already found some of the links Chris refers to above. Two excellent references are the Boat Pages for A183 Bluster and Mike Dixon’s A1 Atalanta. Both pagesRead More…
Hello Trefor – There are plenty of rebuild examples for hull repairs on AOA – if you try a search with key words you should find plenty. Repairing damaged, delaminated or rottedRead More…
Hello Trefor, Welcome to the AOA and great news that you have become the new owner of Amber Ellen. Chris Green kindky mentions my laminating experiences, but my efforts are only thoseRead More…
Not sure how long it has been there but the Fairey Owners Club have refreshed their website. They have some great pages about Fairey Marine’s history and key players. Worth a browseRead More…
We took A89 out for a lovely sail a few days ago in super weather and hoping to go out again next week. Just wondering if any other boats in UK areRead More…
Looking good Richard. There have been some amazing days up until the last few which have been very wet! You’ll go fast in the coming week! Nick