252 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 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 3. Which boat has had a wooden fillet fitted to raise the aft cabin roof? Hint 4. How many Fulmars were built? 12 48 66 192 None Hint 5. How many Atalanta 31s were built? Hint 6. What is the aft freeboard of an Atalanta 26 in inches? 30 18 36 24 None Hint 7. Which boat was the first Atalanta to sail across the Atlantic? Hint 8. Who designed the Atalanta 31 hull? A31 Hull Alan Vines Alan Burnard Uffa Fox Ian Holt None Hint 9. Which was the only Atalanta sheathed in Marglass during construction? Hint 10. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Short History of the Atalanta” summarising the boats' and Association's development? Hint 11. How much did a Fulmar cost originally, with sails but without engine? £450 £935 £1800 £1500 None Hint 12. Where did the Round the World voyage of the first Atalanta to cross the Atlantic come to a halt? Hint 13. Who were the Skipper and Crew on the first Atalanta Atlantic Ocean crossing? Tony Peck Alan Vines Capt. Urry John Riding Charles Currey Hint 14. 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 15. When was the first Atalanta 31 completed? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1945) Hint 16. When was the post of AOA Rear-Commodore created? (Answer format YYYY e.g. 1999) 17. 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 18. Why was the Atalanta 31 built? To provide greater accommodation For racing success For a Round the World cruise None 19. What is the surname of the person who wrote the original “Keel Manual” about servicing the Atalanta keel mechanisms? Hint 20. What is the length of a Dinky dinghy? 7 feet 6 inches 7 feet 8 feet 9 feet None 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 14/09/2025. Your answers and the correct answers will be emailed to you. Name Email Time's up
