(Photo copyright of West Mersea Town Regatta) Slightly earlier this year than previously. More a social than a race (although there is of course a competitive frisson for an hour or soRead More…
16Aug/19
10Aug/19
East Coast Mini Cruise in Company
Atalanta Cruise In Company River Orwell to West Mersea Regatta, 10th – 17th August.
11May/19
Spring Get-together, Underfalls Yard Bristol
Fairey Atalanta Owners Association Meet Up in Bristol 11th May 2015. An opportunity to talk Atalantas, sailing, boats and anything that takes our fancy.
10Mar/19
Atalanta trailer winter refurbishing
Year/month event occurred: March 2019
04Mar/19
2019 AGM Tamesis Sailing Club
The 2019 AGM was a great success with 27 Members and friends attending the meeting and lunch. The Minutes, Secretary and Treasurer Reports will be published for Members in the Spring Newsletter.Read More…
2019 AGM
The 2019 AGM was a great success and thanks again to the Tamesis Club for allowing us to use their beautiful Club on the banks of the River Thames. Below are someRead More…
02Mar/19
2019 AGM & Lunch – Tamesis Sailing Club
The 2019 AGM & Lunch will again be held on the River Thames at the Tamesis Sailing Club in West London. The club has good road and public transport links and perhapsRead More…
28Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Spars, Rigging, Sails
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
21Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Topside Veneering
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
14Feb/19
Wood needs to breathe – A59 Julietta re-launch delayed
I have had an update from Dennis Clarke on the progress of Julietta’s restoration. As often happens timescales for the work planned extended significantly but Julietta was finally prety much ready forRead More…
14Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Aft cabin companionway and cockpit coaming
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
10Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Engine Space
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
09Feb/19
Wooden Mast and Boom Rebuild
A169 “Elle” (formerly Kerry Piper) Wooden Boom and mast rebuild 2018 Boom Boom rebuild was completed over the last week in August – see photos for work stages etc. Still a fewRead More…
04Feb/19
A1 Restoration – Foredeck Veneering
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
31Jan/19
A1 and A105 Head to Toe
Last year Peter Keightley bought A105 Taku Maru from John Ingleby with plans of visiting the Mediterranean via the French Canals. Peter has an excellent workshop for his preparations. There is apparentlyRead More…
30Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Aft Deck Veneering
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
29Jan/19
2019 AGM, Meet-Ups, Cruises and Rallies
Although the wind, snow, rain and frost are still with us I am sure most of us are planning our Summer activities. Why not make room in your diaries to get togetherRead More…
28Jan/19
Atalanta Mary hibernates
Clearing up the photos on my camera, I came across these. Alistair, I hope you don’t mind me posting them. Atalanta Mary was moved in November to a home out of theRead More…
22Jan/19
A1 Restoration – The Cockpit Area
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
07Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Transom
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
06Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Trailer
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
05Jan/19
A1 Restoration – Hatches
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
30Dec/18
A1 Restoration – Hull veneering, tools and equipment
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
20Dec/18
A1 Restoration – Keel Support Brackets
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
19Nov/18
A1 Restoration – Somewhere to do it, and initial investigations
Do you need a shed? An often asked question when carrying out work on a boat, the answer to which I would argue is – Yes.
15Nov/18
Restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ 2016 to 2019
I took on the restoration of A1 ‘Atalanta’ in 2016. This post begins a series in which I will document the work done, in text and photographs. There has been an extraordinary interest in A1’s progress. Many thanks to all who have expressed interest.
What’s new? – Archive and technical updates
This page details all archive and website updates by the date they were made – scroll down to review. Feedback on the site and ideas for improvements are always welcome – pleaseRead More…
What’s new – November 2018 Photos Added
The photos below were loaded in November 2018. These photographs were collected as part of the pjysical AOA Archive and are now being made available online.
11Nov/18
3 piece suit for A169
Winter Cover: Removed the waxed canvas cockpit tent for valeting; so have made up a new winter deck cover for A 169. NB: Article on making the cover will be in AOARead More…
10Nov/18
Peanut in Beaumaris 2018
Peanut is based in Beaumaris, North Wales. Andrew Willat posted photos of her in 2017-18 on the Facebook group ‘Uffa Fox Designs‘. Peanut is far from standard with an extra mast andRead More…
31Aug/18
AOA60 – East Coast Race (West Mersea Regatta)
The AOA 60th Birthday East Coast race will again be held around the West Mersea Regatta. The 2017 event was well attended and in our 60th Birthday year we hope to goRead More…
28Aug/18
AOA60 – East Coast Cruise
The Suffolk Rally will lead into a “cruise in company” for as many boats as possible from Suffolk Yacht Harbour to West Mersea from Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st August 2018. NickRead More…
AOA60
AOA60 was a great success. 14 members came from far and wide and 5 Atalantas were co-located at Suffolk Yacht Harbour, Levington, Suffolk. A1 stayed on dry land, but A16, A89, A102Read More…
24Aug/18
AOA60 – Rally in Suffolk
This event is a get-together of Fairey boats, their owners, former owners, members and anyone with an interest in these iconic boats. The AOA60 Rally will be held at Suffolk Yacht HarbourRead More…
16Aug/18
Bluster arrives in Scotland, from Suffolk
After many years of being based at Ramsholt on the Deben and sailing the Thames Estuary with forays to Holland, France and Scotland (by trailer), Bluster has now moved to Scotland whereRead More…
30Jul/18
A1 Atalanta gets a new Iron Topsail
As part of her restoration Atalanta a1 has now received a shiny red Beta diesel. You will be able to read about the details of the installation in the future but inRead More…
26Jul/18
A90 Mourne Goblin – Offers around £5000 SOLD
Reluctant sale, due to purchase of larger boat.
A90 Mourne Goblin had a full rebuild 2000/2005 – see A90 Boat Page (detail requires site registration).
Ashore on trailer West Yorkshire, offers around £5000.
26Jul/18
A86 Sassi – On the hard….refitting….Surrey
Photos covering the refit in 1990 and subsequent sailing across to Cherbourg on her first cruise. She was still powered by her Coventry Victor engine at this point. Subsequent photos cover herRead More…
24Jul/18
Recent jobs on A169
Weather is too hot for scheduled epoxy work on A169 (renamed Elle). July had been set aside for epoxy cloth sheathing below WL and rebuilding the wood mast. The problem is thatRead More…
OGA East Coast Race
We are repeating our tie-up with the Old Gaffers Association at their OGA East Coast Race. Details are still be worked up and the date is currently provisional.
11Jul/18
A1 is measured up for some James Lawrence sails
A1 travelled from Market Harborough to Brightlingsea for Mark Butler, of James Lawrence sails, to measure her up for new sails. This meant Mike was able to prove his tow car, hisRead More…
11Jul/18
Major Robin Shinkwin
Major Robin Shinkwin was apparently the second owner of F8 “Iona”. The photo shows Him on A5 ” Diaphony” on a cruise down to St Malo, with my Father, myself and NigelRead More…
11Jul/18
Someone is always watching…
Spotted in Marans near La Rochelle by no less than two local Fulmar fans ! Looking good, very good! Year/month event occurred: 2015?
10Jul/18
A1 Atalanta Interesting Keel Hoist
A1’s keel plates and hoist have been completely refurbished. The lifting gear is of interesting design – the same principle was used in the production Atalantas but the original has cables inRead More…
09Jul/18
Original Owner
A48 was launched as “ATALA” and was originally owned by John A. Strubbe FRIBA, his wife and children . Interestingly it was John who was responsible for the Black Night Rocket EngineRead More…
03Jul/18
A1 Atalanta dresses in her new rigging
Mike’s new sails are to be made by famous sailmaker Jimmy Lawrence, of Brightlingsea. The loft insist on measuring the boat themselves. So all Mike has to do is get her toRead More…
03Jul/18
A1 Atalanta Trailer (ex Kotora) – a different type of trailer
Mike bought Kotora’s old trailer and heavily refurbished it. It is of an interesting design, quite different to others I have seen. It has central supports for the keel and a fore-and-aftRead More…
03Jul/18
A1 Atalanta Restoration – Sunlight for the first time in 18 months
A1 Atalanta has been tucked up in her workshop for the last 18 months after rescue from a garden in Essex. Mike (Dixon) has achieved an amazing amount of progress in thatRead More…
17Jun/18
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