Ereina sailing near the cleddau bridge within Milford Haven[/caption] Well on a practical level it is a combination of the following: Safe at sea, even when the weather deteriorates The ability toRead More…
The ultra modern 50 year old yacht – a true classic
Although these boats meet the definition of “classic yacht” (designed or built before 1960) they seem to be too modern for “real” classic boat enthusiasts. They are not made from planks ofRead More…
The original trailer sailer
The Atalanta is the original trailer sailor. From the very beginning in 1955 owners were regularly trailing them to the south of France for summer holidays. In those days large family carsRead More…
A Family Boat
Claims that the Atalanta was a suitable boat for families, on account of her roominess and sea-kindly qualities, were soon confirmed by several accounts of cruises in which children accompanied their parents.Read More…
Seaworthiness
The Atalanta has always been considered to be a seaworthy vessel. Few trailable 26 footers can claim this distinction. It is a special feature of these boats. Many of the early AOARead More…
Sailing Performance
See also the poston Atalanta Handicaps for use when racing Diagram showing likely speeds on different points of sailing Both the Atalanta and the Titania are capable of making swift offshore passages.Read More…
Variable draft
Sailing with variable draft Atalanta’s can be sailed with the keels lowered or partly raised. It is usual to keep them fully down when offshore to maximise the righting moment. HoweverRead More…
1964 Atalanta Specification
1964 Atalanta Specification for Atalanta 26 (issued in 1964) STANDARD BOAT: £3,360 Ex Works Hot pressure moulded hull consisting of 4 laminations of 2.5mm Agba on mahogany main frame fitted with bulkheadsRead More…
Fairey Marine
After the Second World War the Fairey Aviation Company was looking for peacetime outlets for its skills and expertise. With extensive premises on the waterside at Hamble, boat building was clearly anRead More…
AOA Through The Years
There is an Annual AGM and theAOA published Bulletins and newsletters throughout the year to keep the membership up to date with events.
AOA Newsletters
The AOA published newsletters throughout the year to keep the membership up to date with events.
TEMP: Images added Xmas 2020
The following images were uploaded over xmas 2020.Most of these photos have been loaded as part of the ‘Event’ photosets.
TEMPORARY: EVENTS
Indexing and management of events one the website is work in progress – should be done by end JanuaryIn the meantime, this post pulls together the photographs loaded into the archive. ItRead More…
AOA Annual General and Committee Meetings
The AGM and its associated dinner / lunch have remained a key foundation stone for the Members’ mutual support. Records of those meetings and the Committee meetings, sometimes dry and matter of fact, sometimes full of narrative about the boats and owners, provide an interesting insight into these amazing boats and the characters that owned them.