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…
23Mar/25
Diaphony’s Beta 14 Engine Template
After pumping out most of the hyd/rainwater mix in the bilge, was delightd to see that Simon’s really clever Engine template fitted perfectly onto the engine bay. Simon kindyl spared his timeRead More…
15Mar/25
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Progress hampered by ‘Notyetretireditis…’
Cracking on with the engine extraction – by a dint of pure luck a crane arrived at my next door neighbours house and the princely sum of £20 and a bit ofRead More…
10Mar/25
A38 The Beaver – News from Canada
Due to my dis-organisation I failed to act on an update from Gabby Budden in Canada. I have now corrected that and been in touch with Gabby. A38 The Beaver was launchedRead More…
02Mar/25
Starting the Mountain of work – hive mind needed!
Getting to grips with taking out the Farymann Hydraulic Engine and preparing for my Beta 14 to go in. I spent the day having a look over what I need to do,Read More…
24Feb/25
Colchide on the Loose – Crew or Skipper Colchide from Oxfordshire to The Humble
From Benson on the Thames to Chatham and then to the Solent. Mid-April through into May A89 Colchide has spent time in Oxfordshire this winter. She plans to return to the HambleRead More…
24Feb/25
2025 East Coast Race – West Mersea Regatta
Join the AOA for the 2020 West Mersea Regatta – socials ashore, a brief good natured race, then some more socialising. 21st-22nd August 2020.
24Feb/25
2025 Laying Up Social – The Two Keels Inn (in the Zoom bar)
A casual get together in the Zoom bar of the ‘Two Keels Inn’. Reflect on the 2025 season and talk boats for an hour or so. To join please click on theRead More…
24Feb/25
Atalanta Folk View the Tall Ships
The Tall Ships will be in the old harbour in the middle of Aberdeen over the weekend of 19th and 20th July. They will sail for Kristiansand on Tuesday 22nd July afterRead More…
22Feb/25
A22m Added to the Register
A22m is a beautiful 1/8 scale model of A22 A22, Mary Jane of Morton, was bought new in 1958 by John Burgess and Doctor Green who both lived in Moreton Oxfordshire, sailingRead More…
05Feb/25
Alternative Rigs
This post is taken from the most recent 2024-25 Annual Bulletin.The article generated some discussion amongst AOA members.It is reproduced here with some of those comments with the hope of encouraging aRead More…
16Jan/25
Reflections on dropping the mast
Thanks to Simon West (A5 Diaphony) for helping – we managed to drop the mast (literally) onto the deck and not into the water (nearly!). Colchide does not have the handy frameRead More…
04Jan/25
Orwell to Oxford
OK lets do this thing…. I have started my preparations by watching tweedy pubs on youtube. So the goal is a pint in the Lamb and Flag with a toast to theRead More…
18Dec/24
Keel mechanics refurbished
Curlews keels and mechanisms have been removed and restored, fortunately a straightforward job as the stirrups had already been upgraded to stainless. The keels are in good condition but have shot blastedRead More…
02Dec/24
Fairey Atalantas at Chatham Historic Dockyard
A casual weekend to meet up and talk Fairey Atalantas against the backdrop of Chatham Historic Dockyard and the River Medway in Kent. Saturday Evening Dinner and Drinks – At Medway YachtRead More…
24Oct/24
Classic Boat
Great article on Fairey plus a bit of Fame for Richard James!! [Webmaster addition: You should be able to read the article in the box on the right. If not you canRead More…
20Oct/24
End of season lift out at Dell Quay
This year I opted for the Dell Quay Sailing Club lift-out instead of recovery on the trailer. Some pictures of Elle being lifted on her own internal strops. The mast was loweredRead More…
16Oct/24
Secret weapon – British Seagull Outboard
Elle has an 8kW Lynch electric motor driving a 13 inch folding prop. The current (no pun intended) battery capacity is 150 amp hours. This is fine for manoeuvres in – outRead More…
14Oct/24
RIP Colin Twyford
Photo: Colin sailing his beloved Atalanta A95 Hiran It is with sadness that we have to report the death of Colin Twyman. Our thoughts are with his family and friends. Colin ownedRead More…
02Oct/24
Recommended Atalanta Trailer – BSP TEX
I have recently taken delivery of a new purpose made trailer for A142 Sugar Plum after my previous one was written off in a “no fault” accident in May. The trailer wasRead More…
23Sep/24
Folding saloon table
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16Sep/24
Yanmar engine rebuilt
Engine refurbished rebuilt and repainted. Yanmar GM10 Title: IMG_2364
16Sep/24
Renovation
Old paint removal almost complete, very sound woodwork. next stage keel removal and repainting. Title: Stripping A68 HullCaption: Stripping A68 Hull Title: Stripping A68 HullCaption: Stripping A68 Hull Title: A68 Hull restorationCaption: StrippingRead More…
16Sep/24
2024-25 Annual Bulletin – Contributions please
Please consider contributing to this year’s Annual Bulletin. Don’t worry about literary perfection, grammar or spelling – the Editor will help with all of these.And if you have any photos old orRead More…
12Sep/24
A138 Sweet Sue demonstrates the Atalanta’s capabilities
(And the seamanship skills of her crew) The photographs and essence of the story are taken from Ryan’s Facebook page, where he has many posts about A138 and Sweet Sue.All photographs areRead More…
09Sep/24
Sommer 2024
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A104 Condition Assessment
Arosa has been for sale for a while. We carried out a brief review of her condition in January 2025 to understand the best course of action. Hull. Was in better conditionRead More…
24Aug/24
Sailing Gypsy to Newfoundland
This year I turn 70 and my daughter signed me up for Storyworth, which sends a question a week to prompt memories. This week’s question was: What is your favorite storyRead More…
23Aug/24
Colchide Propulsion Options!
Having been frustrated at my inability to get up the Hamble against the tide in full flow, I have set my mind to finding ways to resolve the fact that the originalRead More…
22Aug/24
A31-9 Destiny spotted alive and well by passing friend of the AOA
We were sent these two photos by members of the OGA, Clare and Pete Thomas, who spotted Destiny as they travelled homewards after the Dutch OGA 20th Anniversary celebrations. Thank Pete andRead More…
07Aug/24
For Sale – Atalanta 26 Trailer SOLD
Purpose made trailer for an Atalanta 26. A142 Sugar Plum has been transported from Aberdeen to the West Coast of Scotland every year (and back!). The trailer has suffered damage to theRead More…
02Aug/24
Fairey Duckling For Sale – SOLD
This boat was built by my late father in the early 1960s. He bought the hull and the plans direct from Fairey Marine. Sadly, it never saw the water and has beenRead More…
21Jul/24
Elle A169 – Dell Quay 2024
Title: A169 Elle – view of mooring from Dell Quay Sailing ClubCaption: 50 metres to club jetty Title: A169 Elle Dell Quay mooring 2 Title: A169 Elle hoisted aloft Title: A169 ElleRead More…
30Jun/24
2024 Portsmouth Social Weekend and AGM
The Portsmouth Social Weekend and AGM were a great success. Brilliant weather, good turn-out and amazing location. We had a great couple of days exploring the extensive Portsmouth Historic Dockyard exhibits beforeRead More…
29May/24
Sailing again
I’m very pleased to report – we are sailing again. Me, my kids and my friends Colin and Ross have just been out this afternoon, after sailing Zambra round to Queenborough onRead More…
19May/24
Forepeak
Sugar Plum has a new bullseye light in her forepeak. What a difference that has made.
06May/24
Zambra leaves the workshop
It’s exciting times in Kent, as Zambra is making the final stages of her long journey back to the sea. After ten long years of intermittent restoration, it was wonderful to seeRead More…
31Mar/24
A124 To Friesland
A124 travelled to Friesland for a new life sailing in the Ems estuary and around the Friesian Islands. She joins A112 and A90 who are already in the area. The journey wasRead More…
13Feb/24
Atalanta Prototype Acquired by Cowes Classic Boat Museum
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…
05Feb/24
Featured Boat: A31-04 Gellie
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…
31Jan/24
Fairey Falcon for sale on Facebook
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.
28Jan/24
A modern take on the spirit of Arthur Ransome’s John, Susan, Titty and Roger
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…
28Jan/24
Atalanta 26: A9 Ereina £750 ono
Atalanta 26 A9 Ereina is for sale. Ereina is part way through a restoration interrupted due to move to sailing a catamaran. She is out of the water in South Wales. Most repairs have been completed (see photos) – the hull needs stripping back and re-coating. Galvanised 4-wheel trailer almost unused, never been in salt water. Yanmar 1GM10 engine , stainless steel P-bracket. Original Dinky dinghy.
21Jan/24
Laying Up Social – Zoom bar, Two Keels Inn at 1800
Our customary celebration of an excellent sailing season and look forward to the delights of 2025, comfortable around the fire In the Zoom bar of the Two Keels Inn at 1800. BringRead More…
21Jan/24
Swallows and Amazons Weekend, Windemere
Bring your Duckling, Atalanta or anything you can trail to Lake Windemere. We will be based at Bowness, where Arthur Ransome went to school. Slipway available and mooring for £30 per night.
21Jan/24
Swallows and Amazons Cruise – Walton Backwaters
Wind down exploring Arthur Ransome’s ‘Secret Water’. Creeks, islands, explosive factories, a pier and an excellent yacht club. We may even try to sail around Horsey Island. Local HW is about 5Read More…
21Jan/24
2024 East Coast Race – West Mersea Regatta
Join the AOA for the 2020 West Mersea Regatta – socials ashore, a brief good natured race, then some more socialising. 21st-22nd August 2020.
21Jan/24
River Ore / Alde rally Suffolk. All welcome
(Picture courtesy of Matt Cornweel via unsplash.com) River Ore / Alde rally, Suffolk. A couple of days exploring these delightful rivers, subject to weather! Members and non-members are welcome in any classRead More…
21Jan/24
Spring Tea time – In the Zoom bar at The Two Keels Inn
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 – skippers, owners, crew and AtalantaRead More…
21Jan/24
10-12 May Portsmouth Social Weekend and AGM
Saturday 11th May 2024 at 12:00 noon – Meet for lunch and a catch up at the (free to enter) Mary Rose Café, PO1 3PY. The weekend is an opportunity for AtalantaRead More…
14Jan/24
Bordeaux submarine pen article (A35)
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…