254 views Welcome to the AOA60 Challenge Part 2This part of the Challenge comprises 20 questions. You may complete the quiz as many times as you wish. The questions will be the same each time although they may appear in a different order to keep you on your toes. 1. Which metal is the standard Atalanta 26 drop rudder made from? Hint 2. Why was the Atalanta 31 built? To provide greater accommodation For racing success For a Round the World cruise None 3. How much did a Fulmar cost originally, with sails but without engine? £450 £935 £1800 £1500 None Hint 4. How long (in feet) was Sujanwiz, Alan Vines custom yacht which led to the Atalanta? (Answer format - just the number e.g. 16) A48, A1 and Sujanwiz on the right Hint 5. Why did Fairey introduce the Fairey Fulmar? Need for greater speed They were running out of keels They were quicker to build Demand for a cheaper and smaller Atalanta None Hint 6. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Keel Manual” about servicing the Atalanta keel mechanisms? Hint 7. When was the post of AOA Rear-Commodore created? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1999) 8. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Short History of the Atalanta” summarising the boats' and Association's development? Hint 9. Who designed the Atalanta 31 hull? A31 Hull Alan Vines Alan Burnard Uffa Fox Ian Holt None Hint 10. How many Atalanta 31s were built? Hint 11. Which was the only Atalanta sheathed in Marglass during construction? Hint 12. Which boat has had a wooden fillet fitted to raise the aft cabin roof? Hint 13. Which boat was the first Atalanta to sail across the Atlantic? Hint 14. How many Fulmars were built? 12 48 66 192 None Hint 15. Why did Fairey Marine discontinue production of the sailing yachts Atalanta 26, 31, Titania and Fulmar? They were running out of Agba veneer Production costs Opportunity to develop the site as Waterside Village The lease on the factory was up None Hint 16. Who were the Skipper and Crew on the first Atalanta Atlantic Ocean crossing? Tony Peck Alan Vines Capt. Urry John Riding Charles Currey Hint 17. Where did the Round the World voyage of the first Atalanta to cross the Atlantic come to a halt? Hint 18. What is the length of a Dinky dinghy? 7 feet 6 inches 7 feet 8 feet 9 feet None Hint 19. What is the aft freeboard of an Atalanta 26 in inches? 30 18 36 24 None Hint 20. When was the first Atalanta 31 completed? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1945) Hint If you want to provide any comments on this stage of the quiz, please do so below. Thank you for taking part in our AOA60 Challenge Part 2 today 18/09/2025. Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you. Name Email Time's up
