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Dinghy

Solo

dinghy

Jack Holt's 1956 single-hander, a physical, fully-battened boat that rewards fitness and technique in one of the UK's most competitive fleets.

LOA
3.78
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1956
DESIGNER
Jack Holt
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
3.78
M
Beam
1.55
M
Draft
1.07
M
Hull Weight
70
KG
Crew Min
1
Crew Max
1
Year Designed
1956
Mainsail Area
8.36
M²
Jib Area
0
M²
Spinnaker Area
0
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
Dinghy
Type
dinghy
Designer
Jack Holt
Class Association
National Solo Class Association

History

Jack Holt designed the Solo in 1956 to give single-handed sailors more of a challenge than the boats available at the time. Originally built in wood, most Solos are now glass reinforced plastic or composite, and the class marked its 60th anniversary racing strong in 2016.

Sailing Characteristics

A large, fully-battened mainsail on a stayed rig and inward sloping side decks for comfortable hiking make her a genuinely physical boat to sail well, especially upwind in a breeze. There is no jib or spinnaker to manage, so success comes down to boat speed, technique and fitness.

Racing Context

The National Solo Class Association runs a busy open meeting circuit and national championship across the UK, with further fleets sailing in the Netherlands, Portugal and Australia.

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