page_title: Solo (dinghy)
hierarchical_section_title: Solo (dinghy)
caption_attribution_description: English: Ellie Cumpsty sailing Solo5793 at the 2018 Solo National Championships, Hayling Island, UK.
context_page_description: The National Solo class is a racing dinghy designed by Jack Holt in 1956. The Solo is sailed in the United Kingdom, Holland, Portugal and Australia.
  Originally designed in wood, competitive boats are now widely available in Fibre Reinforced Plastic or composite construction as well as wood.
  2016 was the 60th anniversary of the design and the Class Association organised a series of events to celebrate. A draw of all National Solo Class Association members was made in which the prize was Solo 6000.
  2017 Class Measurement rule changes allowed corrector weights to be moved from aft end of centreboard cast to below the thwart.
  Double-chined hull
  May be constructed from wood, FRP or composite
  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
  A Very Active Class Association
  One of the most popular racing classes in the UK
context_section_description: The National Solo class is a racing dinghy designed by Jack Holt in 1956. The Solo is sailed in the United Kingdom, Holland, Portugal and Australia.
  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.
  2016 was the 60th anniversary of the design and the Class Association organised a series of events to celebrate. A draw of all National Solo Class Association members was made in which the prize was Solo 6000.
  2017 Class Measurement rule changes allowed corrector weights to be moved from aft end of centreboard cast to below the thwart.
  Double-chined hull
  May be constructed from wood, FRP or composite (GRP hull, wooden decking)
  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
  A Very Active Class Association
  One of the most popular racing classes in the UK
caption: Ellie Cumpsty sailing Solo 5793 at the 2018 Solo National Championships, Hayling Island, UK.
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