Atalanta required to exhibit afloat at the show Our old friend John Goode has confirmed that the AOA has a guaranteed place to take a boat to the Southampton Boat Show –Read More…
13Sep/19
16Aug/19
2019 East Coast Rally & Race (West Mersea)
(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…
10Aug/19
East Coast Mini Cruise in Company
Atalanta Cruise In Company River Orwell to West Mersea Regatta, 10th – 17th August.
03Jul/19
A104 Arosa – £2000
A104 Arosa for sale due to re-location Re-location to Canada forces reluctant sale.She is currently sitting on a roadworthy galvanised four wheel trailer.Good mainsail and genoa, some older jibs and genoa, spinnakerRead More…
01Jul/19
Diesel Bug in Fuel Tank
Why you should always add a biocide to your diesel fuel (see photographs)! The algal gloop formed a mat lying on the bottom of the tank. As there was a 3 cmRead More…
Modification – F53 ?
I used to own a fairey fulmar, I think it is this one, mast replaced with an alloy one, a distinct modification was carried out to the center plate, it was Read More…
June 2019: Website Updated – hope you like it..
New Styling, Pages and Navigation (menu) Options Yes, the website looks different. Responding to feedback we have tried to make it easier to find things on the website. In particular you willRead More…
13Jun/19
Bluster in two big bits (and many small bits)
Bluster is now under an all-weather cover so it is possible to work on her even when the weather is not as fine as it should be. Many of the fittings haveRead More…
Unknown, Glasson Dock @1982
Year/month event occurred: 1982
22May/19
Base camp Terrapin
base camp established we are missing the magneto from the Coventry and need a model number we are also wanting all the sponge replicating Year/month event occurred: May2019
21May/19
2019 Atalanta Owners in Bristol 11th May
The cold weather took a welcome break and the sun shone in Bristol on 11th May for our meet-up at the Underfall Yard in the Bristol Floating Harbour. There was a prettyRead More…
21May/19
Saving A49 Terrapin
I saw A49 on ebay and I am bringing her home to restore. Year/month event occurred: April 2019 found by me in Cheshire for in a boat yard with damage
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.
11Apr/19
Refit of Bluster Started
Work has started on Bluster’s major refit, now that the weather is warmer and dryer. I am starting to strip off the bits that have not been off for a long time,Read More…
05Apr/19
Colchide back in the water
Colchide went back into the water on a very cold 3 April 2019. Winter work included: Changing the impeller on the Farymann diesel Moving and greasing all 6 stainless steel keel pinsRead More…
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…