2017 T12 Harrier re-launched.
Photo: Ready for launching. 
05Jul/17
04Jul/17
A86 in storage
A86 in storage.
Photo: A86 in storage. 
03Jul/17
A124 Helene gets new electrics panel
Helene had been professionally rewired before I bought her. There were one or two aspects I didn’t like, mainly that some of the cable routing was very visible, the sockets provided wereRead More…
A124 Helene gets her old boom back with slab reefing
Helene’s previous owner had invested in the hope of a return in silverware. Helene (3/4 rig, wooden mast) had been set up with new sails and gear for racing. This included leadingRead More…
12Jun/17
AOA Toco demise 2017 – A sad tale
Sadly we watched the A99 Toco demise in 2017. She had been lying outside the owner’s house for many years. He had intended to restore her but never quite got started. TheRead More…
11Jun/17
2016 Mary on the way home
2016 Mary on the way home.
Photo: sep 06b to st tropez 010_modified.
30May/17
Hullabaloo for sale SOLD
Reluctantly the owner of Hullabaloo has decided to sell as he is no longer able to use and maintain Hullabaloo. Basically in very sound condition Hullabaloo is offered for sale on eBay.
25May/17
A124 Keels and their mechanism
The keels, keel brackets and clamping plates all looked in excellent condition but I wanted to get them out to check. I got the boat in the air and prepared to removeRead More…
25May/17
A124 Replacement Windows
The windows on Helene were very cloudy and needed replacing. There is a lot of excellent information in bulletins about how to replace them so I got stuck in. The only variationRead More…
Portsmouth Bound Prt 2
So during our trip around Anglesey was quite uneventful although we did witness an amazing sunset in the Irish Sea.
Portsmouth Bound 2017 Part 1
So we arrived on a blowy Saturday morning to set off from Castletown with a view to reaching at least the North Coast of Somerset/Devon. This was slightly ambitious in hindsight now we have completed the sailing. The winds were in our favour on th
Sadly Remnants of A99 Toco on eBay
A99 Toco has been scrapped and broken up.
Seller badgersden10 has a number of parts including windows, sails, prop shaft, and fuel tank listed on eBay at present. At somewhat inflated prices. If you need anything like this it would be worth
03May/17
A95 Hiran Cockpit Tent
Photographs of the cockpit tent installed on Hiran, which may be of interest to others. Title: A95 Hiran Cockpit Cover looking forwardCaption: A95 Hiran Cockpit Cover looking forward Title: A95 Hiran CockpitRead More…
30Apr/17
Lifting the boat from the trailer
I adapted a methodology for lifting the boat off the trailer that I have used for other boats. It involves a cross-beam with a jack at each end. In the past IRead More…
22Apr/17
Article in Classic Sailor about Atalantas
The Association have contributed to an article in Classic Sailor about Atalantas this month. Dan Houston’s Classic Sailor magazine is an excellent publication – thoroughly recommended. Check it out at http://classicsailor.com.
02Apr/17
2016 Brother Jack heads South
2016 Brother Jack heads South.
Photo: T4 Brother Jack Lift in. Brother Jack about to get her backside wet after 6 months in the dry.
25Mar/17
Atalanta 26: A179 Emma Duck – SOLD
Emma Duck was excellently looked after for many years by AOA members, and she retains many original Atalanta features, with some later additions attributed to an extended stay in the Med. SheRead More…
08Mar/17
A162 Solone For Sale – £5,000 SOLD
Keith Viewing’s wonderful Solone is now for sale. Set up for serious cruising Solone is looking for new adventures. Invoices available for all works carried out. Solone has been laid up ashoreRead More…
03Mar/17
A95 For Sale £4,500 – SOLD
Hiran is up for sale after over 30 years of ownership. Sale Details
14Feb/17
Fairey Marine tenders for Atalantas
There are three Fairey Marine tenders to complement the Atalanta series of yachts. The Dinky This is an 8 ft long dinghy. Constructed in the same way as the Atalanta, hot mouldedRead More…
12Feb/17
Anstruther Harbour Festival and Muster
Anstruther Harbour Festival and Muster Friday 26 to Sunday 28 May 2017. Please contact Bill Kennaway A31/6 for further details.
11Feb/17
20 February – Toco goes to a new home
Great news for Fred and the Association – Toco Axxx has a new home. We wish the new owner good fortune in the restoration and hope to follow progress over the comingRead More…
11Feb/17
OGA Race Brightlingsea
AOA attend the OGA East Coast Race 2017
06Feb/17
A33 – a fascinating Atalanta in the USA
A33 – a fascinating Atalanta in the USA.
Photo: A33 under trees.
Chez Mike and A1
Open invitation to a land based event with Mike and Sheila Dixon in Market Harborough. This will be a very informal get together (think hot weather – shorts and T shirt; coldRead More…
05Feb/17
2017 East Coast Race and Supper
For many years the organisers of the West Mersea Regatta have included ‘The Atalanta Cup’ in their festivities, awarded to the first Atalanta (26,31 or Fulmar) on corrected time. The Regatta isRead More…
Salizanda blog update
I have just finished updating the Salizanda blog following her successful re-launching and I have posted the link here.
29Jan/17
28Jan/17
Electric Motor Installation
Electric Motor Installation.
Photo: Electric motor installation 1. Electric motor components set up in situ to check all OK before final insta
23Jan/17
2017 AOA AGM – Roaring Success in Dartford
The 2017 AOA AGM was well attended with 26 people representing xxx boats. We discussed…. We had a great lunch with much talk of adventures new, old and future. And so on
18Jan/17
Atalanta Mary A102 Mediterranean Circuit
In 2013 Alistair Rodger sailed A102 Atalanta Mary across The Channel to St Valery Sur Somme as the first part of a Mediterranean adventure. Alistair, Mojo the greyhound and Atalanta Mary spentRead More…
17Jan/17
A117 Turtle Sizing Up the challenge
A117 Turtle Sizing Up the challenge.
Photo: IMG_1785. 
A117 Turtle on the move after 10 years
A117 Turtle on the move after 10 years.
Photo: IMG_1814. 
10Jan/17
A117 Checking her out
A117 Checking her out.
Photo: IMG_1804. 
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Fulmar – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR
Brochures Adverts and Publicity Shots
Atalanta 31 – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR
Brochures Adverts and Publicity Shots
Titania – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR
Brochures Adverts and Publicity Shots
Atalanta 26 – Original Brochures, Advertisements and PR
Brochures Adverts and Publicity Shots
20Dec/16
A169 Aft Cabin refurbishment
A169 Aft Cabin refurbishment.
Photo: Aft cabin refurb 1. The secondary bulkheads were made in two sections (top and base)
20Dec/16
A169 Nav Station
A169 Nav Station.
Photo: Kerry Piper- Nav station mod’s. Slide out chart table allows access to storage/quarter berth below cockpit seat. Form
20Dec/16
A169 Saloon
A169 Saloon.
Photo: Saloon – shelving and seat mod’s. Full length shelves added to each side of saloon. Fitted cushion back below shelves NB:
14Nov/16
A117 Turtle on eBay
A117 Turtle on eBay.
Photo: s-l1600. As seen on Ebay.
01Nov/16
Memories of my ownership of A179 Emma Duck in 1970s
Memories of my ownership of A179 Emma Duck in 1970s.
Photo: 7 – Julie & Steve in Emma Duck’s Tender 1972. My children in the Duckling Dinghy.
13Oct/16
01Oct/16
Suffolk Yacht Harbour-Mary maintenance
In my previous blog I spoke of bringing Mary home because the maintenance backlog was exceeding holiday expectations. Well that kind of thing. So now Mary is in Suffolk Yacht Harbour under her lovely cover with the expectation that I address the
10Sep/16
Salizanda re-launched
FINALLY 🙂
Salizanda was finally re-launched on the 3rd August. There is still lots to do but after 14 years it was a wonderful moment. She sails like a dream even though I can only partially lower the keels as the depth in our pond is les
Ready for winter storage
So it with great pleasure that I have taken on an Atalanta Titania (T4). I am still looking into the history of her and previous owners and names (Gellie,Katya and currently Brother Jack). It is with great thanks to a fellow club member that she i
10Sep/16
