The following paper was conceived in the cabin of an Atalanta during the East Coast Cruise in 2021. New owner Jim Sumberg was reviewing the innovations within the Atalanta and its partRead More…
06Oct/23
Uffa – Yachting’s Eccentric Genius. New biography and a play
Uffa – Yachting’s Eccentric Genius by Malcolm TurnerISBN: 978-1-9144893-5-8256 Pages100 illustrations229 x 152 x 25 mmPublisher: Sun RiseMore information “Uffa Fox was the most influential designer in yacht racing history. His ‘planing’ dinghies and keel boats wereRead More…
02Oct/23
Small victories
New sea toilet finally found for Zambra! After many hours trying to chase out holes in the rusted u-bend of the Simpson Lawrence sea toilet, I found one on eBay in aRead More…
30Sep/23
The modern world catches up with Fairey Marine?
Swallow Yachts has produced stylish and practical water-ballasted yachts for many years. The wood-epoxy construction, rig options, performance and performance have made them popular. And this year they have re-interpreted the briefRead More…
17Sep/23
A68 Curlew Atalanta For Sale
Currently located at Glasson Sailing Club, Glasson Dock, Lancaster. Much loved Atalanta. Selling as part of my late father-in-law’s estate. Last registered 2000.Not been sailed since the beginning of COVID-19. Will tryRead More…
06Sep/23
‘Sailor and Cowboy’ – book added to Archive
We came across this book recently by Finn Ziem after someone found his Youtube video about crossing the Atlantic – twice – in 1980 and 1981. Book description: This is the story ofRead More…
04Sep/23
A170 Butterfly across the Atlantic 1980
All images on this page are the copyright of Finn Ziem, from within the Youtube video below. We have just heard about Norwegian Finn Ziem’s double crossing of the Atlantic Ocean inRead More…
01Sep/23
Afloat
This year we finally made it back onto the water. A berth on the Tamar became available in early August. This was followed by a rush to finish a few jobs onRead More…
09Aug/23
Helene is for sale – £4500 or best offer – SOLD
A124 Helene — a British Classic with a Big Personality — is offered for sale. She is sound, well looked after and a pleasure to sail. Very comfortable cockpit. Helene has benefitedRead More…
Blue Jackaroo for sale.
Blue Jackaroo for sale on Ebay for a pound
29Jul/23
Restoration update pt2
Busy weekend actually bolting fittings on.. such a good feeling ! Helpful working where I do ,enables me to think through jobs and get them right first time. On a different note Read More…
29Jul/23
Restoration update
Final fitment of Engine bearers Brackets and nuts and bolts all in 316 s/s. Chain plates trial fitted Today fitted only one tricky and messy job with Butyl sealer..I have found brakeRead More…
29Jul/23
Fairey Marine – ‘Disruptors’?
With the introduction of the Atalanta, was Fairey Marine a ‘disruptor’? Jim Sumberg and Nick PhillipsMARCH 2023 In today’s business world being recognised as a ‘disruptor’ is a badge of honour (andRead More…
16Jul/23
AOA 2023 Ore and Alde Cruise: The Unbelievable Truth
The cruising log is a unique literary genre, and can take many forms. Part fact and part fiction, a log can be as tedious as a week in the Horse Latitudes and/orRead More…
07Jul/23
Alde & Ore Rally – Diversion
We left Wrabness at 4 on Thursday and spent the night in Hamford Water. Weather fantastic and the Backwaters magic. This morning we sailed out and up the coast choosing to divertRead More…
05Jul/23
FULMAR Trailer sailer For Sale £3950
**** WITHDRAWN **** FAIREY FULMAR 20 ft Sitting in Owlesbury near Winchester. A true trailer sailor. Ready to sail this summer. Petter 6HP marine diesel engine, with electric start. (Recent service) RollerRead More…
23Jun/23
Two Atalantas on the River Stour together on Midsummer’s day
A89 Colchide and A124 Helene arranged to meet on the River Stour on Midsummer’s day. Is this the first time two Atalantas have sailed together this year? Title: 21 June 2023 (16)-9bb4654cCaption:Read More…
05Jun/23
Poor Seamanship
Spot the poor seamanship! Title: Sugar Plum June 23-684c89f2
Challenging
Sugar Plum doing some challenging pilotage in the North Channel of Loch Moidart. Title: North Channel Moidart-3a98cb90
12May/23
A1 Atalanta For Sale – £5,950
A rare chance to buy a practical, trailable cruising yacht and a piece of yachting history. For details including details, inventory, location and viewing please click here.
06May/23
Helene’s cabin update
This spring the painters and decorators had a go at updating Helene’s cabin. Interesting comparison with Nick’s 2015 photo below. Title: 2015 08 Helene East Coast 021-f6d16bbeCaption: August 2015
03May/23
New mylar keel gaskets
Following work this spring to address water ingress along the bottom of Helene’s keel boxes, new slot gaskets were installed using Hawk 150mm mylar gasket material obtained from RS Sailing. The badlyRead More…
30Apr/23
Feli broken up.
A48 Feli has been broken up. She sank at her moring in 2015 during a storm. I got her re floated and took her out of the water. Unfortunately the stern wasRead More…
25Mar/23
Two Keels – Quiz 1st April 6pm
A casual get together in the Zoom bar of the ‘Two Keels Inn’. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Open to anyone who wants to come along. This year we are planningRead More…
25Mar/23
2023 Fitting Out Social and Quiz – The Two Keels Inn (in the Zoom bar)
A casual get together in the Zoom bar of the ‘Two Keels Inn’. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Open to anyone who wants to come along. This year we are planningRead More…
23Mar/23
Centre line repairs
Over the last several years water has leaked into Helene’s forward cabin. The amount was relatively small – more annoying than anything else – but something was not right. Everything pointedRead More…
12Feb/23
A77 under sail
Photo of A77 Blue Goose sailing. Title: A77 under sail in USA1.1-8758af51Caption: Out for a sail
Mallette promoted anew to restoring and still married/spliced.
Thanks for the resources over the years. Word to the wise: It would have been easier to buy one in better condition! Should you undertake a similar restoration be prepared for ChristsRead More…
31Jan/23
2023 East Coast Cruise
Join the AOA for the 2020 East Coast Race – a brief good natured race and some suitably distanced socialising. 21st August 2020.
31Jan/23
2023 East Coast Rally & Race (West Mersea)
Join the AOA for the 2020 West Mersea Regatta – socials ashore, a brief good natured race, then some more socialising. 21st-22nd August 2020.
31Jan/23
2023 Laying Up Social – The Two Keels Inn (in the Zoom bar)
A casual get together in the Zoom bar of the ‘Two Keels Inn’. To join please click on the links below. Note that we have to use two consecutive meeting links forRead More…
31Jan/23
31Jan/23
2023 AGM & Lunch – Tamesis Sailing Club
The 2023 AGM & Come for lunch by the River Thames at the Tamesis Sailing Club in West London. The club has good road and public transport links and perhaps the bestRead More…
22Jan/23
WINTER COVER – DIY
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…
30Dec/22
Repairs to top sides
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…
27Nov/22
Does anyone own Baby Seal?
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…
26Nov/22
A3 Andana and A137 Baby Seal
This photo was found in my late Uncles records. He owned Baby Seal and look like this might be a rare photo of A3…!
First owner
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…
12Nov/22
Winter Quarters, 2021/22
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…
06Nov/22
Atlantic crossing A115 moves South with new owner
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…
28Oct/22
Enjoy Our Renewed Home Page
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…
25Oct/22
A sad day for A179 Emma Duck
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…
26Sep/22
Duckling Worlds 2022 – You should have been there
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…
26Sep/22
Uffa Fox 50 – three weeks of fun
All over a month ago now. Here are a selection of the photographs from the events in August based around the Uffa Fox 50 event. The highlight was undoubtedly seeing five Atalantas,Read More…
18Sep/22
Memories of A19 Valare
The boats travelling to the UF50 event in August stopped off at Brighton. They were spotted by Mark Whittle who sailed A19 Valare in the 1970’s as a young boy. Mark veryRead More…
01Sep/22
Zambra ongoing works
It’s been a busy few years so Zambra has had to take a bit of a backward step but this year, finally, I’ve managed to get her going forwards again. Thought IRead More…
15Aug/22
Uffa Fox 50 – Celebrating Uffa’s Legacy
The excitement is growing! Just 2 days to go. Check out the Uf50.org website for the latest including details of some of the interesting boats attending, including the Atalantas. The event isRead More…
06Aug/22
For sale Chamois A147, Masthead Rig , Offers of about £5,000, includes delivery
In commission and ready for new adventures Chamois has been in the present ownership for the last 48 years with regular cruising suspended only for most of the ten years we spentRead More…
01Jul/22
NEW – AOA Regalia in our Shop
Atalantas draw attention wherever they go. To add to the publicity the AOA is hoping that all attendees at the UF50 event will sport an AOA Polo shirt and that all theRead More…
26Jun/22
AOA Boat ‘Display Board’ Template
Atalantas attract attention wherever they go. To help publicise the boats and the AOA the Association have suggested a template to display boat details for use in Marinas and alongside. These areRead More…
23May/22
AOA Gathering – Dundee Baker’s Dozen
Thirteen of us met up in Dundee: George, Estelle and Morag from A147 Chamois; Bernard from A66 Sassi; Jonathan from A183 Bluster; Mike and Sheila from A1 Atalanta; Greg from A142 SugarRead More…