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February 13th, 2024 by
A1 Atalanta was delivered to the Classic Boat Museum in Cowes by Mike Dixon and Nick Phillips at the end of last week. This is great news for the Museum and forRead More…
February 5th, 2024 by
A31-4 Gellie is one of the twelve Atalanta 31s completed. She was 60 years old in 2023! Four other Atalanta 31s are still sailing or being restored. The Atalanta 31 was aRead More…
January 31st, 2024 by
Just seen this on Facebook. A rather nice-looking Fairey Falcon available near Chichester. If you use facebook its worth having a look just to see the photographs.
January 28th, 2024 by
I have to admit to being a bit taken with Arthur Ransome’s Swallows and Amazons stories. As a child, as an adult, and now as a Grandad. I learnt the ‘right’ wayRead More…
January 14th, 2024 by
Saw this article in atlantic magazine. June 2001 edition. Thank you very much to Mike for taking the trouble to post the article on the website. We are always excited to receiveRead More…
This was first Atalanta I sailed, during a cycling touring trip from St Malo down West coast we visi
January 8th, 2024 by
Amber Ellen was spotted by a sailing enthusiast in Aberdeen. They posted a photo and there ensued a variety of comments. It appears that whilst most are appreciative of Atalantas there areRead More…
December 20th, 2023 by
This follows on from Ian’s excellent four-page article in the 2023-2024 Bulletin: Ian had left Brough Haven in good time for the Uffa Fox 50 year event in the IOW on 20th AugustRead More…
Forum Topics (shaded) and Replies
Dear All, Thanks for all the help thus far, I really appreciate the open andsupportive nature of the association. I have also been reading all the hard copy bulletins since dot (RichardRead More…
Spinnakers are great and really transform downwind sailing. A Code 0 on a bowsprit might be easier to handle than a spinnaker …. There have also been musings over the years aboutRead More…
Hello All, Been enjoying taking Colchide out on the Solent when I can but am keen to make her nice and shiny – given her location on the Hamble – does anyoneRead More…
Hi Steve, Sorry, can’t help with suggesting a ‘trusted tradesman’. Agree with Nick though, that it’s as well to strip right back to bare wood before re-coating. Better to deal with softRead More…
Hi Steve. Its great to hear you are having fun with Colchide – she looks to be enjoying her new home on the Hamble. And will do so even more with aRead More…
February 1st 2022 by Richard James
Another member has just rigged their boat with webbing slings. The complete set, including shackles, was under £60. Round Endless Lifting Slings. https://www.ebay.co.uk/ 2 x 3m rated to 3 tonnes 1 xRead More…