Solo (dinghy)

The National Solo class is a racing dinghy designed by Jack Holt in 1956. The Solo is sailed in the United Kingdom, Holland and Australia.There is one known in Poland - owned by Mr Ryszard Galecki.

Originally designed in wood, competitive boats are now widely available in Fibre Reinforced Plastic (FRP) or composite construction (FRP hull and wood deck) as well as wood.

2006 is the 50th anniversary of the design, and the Class Association is organising a series of events to celebrate.

* Light, double-chined hull

* Constructed from wood, GRP or composite (GRP hull, wooden decking)

Solo Picture 1Solo Picture 2

* Available as a kit, part-built or complete. Plans available from the RYA for a completely DIY boat

* Keel stepped, stayed mast

* Fully battened sail

* Inward sloping decks for comfortable sitting out

* Most boats have centre mainsheet, but aft sheeting permitted by class rules

* Active Class Association