[Richard Pollard]

That’s a front cover, colour photograph from Yachting World, I think in about 1964-65. I have a copy of the magazine somewhere. It’s the boat pool. I’ll see if I can dig it out.

[Richard Pollard]

There are plenty of places selling good quality, strong tarpaulins. For example:

https://www.tarpaulinsuk.uk/size/waterproof-clear-tarpaulin-with-nylon-mesh-and-reinforced-eyelets-tarp-sheet/1684?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=2084723192&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&gclid=CjwKCAjw7–KBhAMEiwAxfpkWPTz4VqRtUzLzuQvlW9krJHO2Km21iswKP5-LtywtsCy_LElMS4MlxoC3AgQAvD_BwE

[Richard Pollard]

Lets hope anyone responding offers the guy 50 pounds. At least transport should be cheaper being more central now…

[Richard Pollard]

Looks like someone bought it for 50 quid and is now trying to make a quick buck on eBay having damaged the boat. Hmm….

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fairey-Atalanta-26/293017981143?hash=item44393b90d7:g:Z6sAAOSwaAlclQCJ

[Richard Pollard]

Taking FM’s suggestion to it’s logical conclusion, it would be very worthwhile if a series of youTube videos could be made to introduce the A26 and A31, explain their history, show their unique double lifting boards + mechanism’s, describe the construction method and show them sailing. Further videos could show maintenance and how to replace rotten areas, toe rails, service the lifting mechanisms etc..

Atalanta are out of the main stream now so we have to promote them to raise awareness and curiosity.

For sure those selling their boats show make videos and both attach them to the adverts and post on  youTube…

How very modern.

 

[Richard Pollard]

She was featured in a past AOA magazine, if you could look through the index I’m sure you’ll find it. Full details of how she came to be.

 

 

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