Search Site

The National Solo is a classic, one-design, single handed dinghy. Designed by Jack Holt in 1956, the Solo remains a popular dinghy, sailed at many clubs in the UK, Holland and Australia.

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

Key Features;
Light, double-chined hull

Constructed from wood, GRP 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

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

Championships held alternately in the UK and Holland

National Championships held annually in the UK, Holland and Australia

National Inland Water Championship held annually in the UK

PY: 1155
Hull Type: GRP, GRP Composite, Timber
Length: 3.78m (12'5)
Beam: 1.55m (5'3)
Weight:
Sailing Weight: 70kg (155lb)
Mainsail: 8.36sq m (90sq ft).
Crew Weight: 70-85kg (11-13 stone)
Class Association

 

 
 

 

 

Site Map             Webmaster

Unless otherwise stated all photographs, videos, drawings, graphics and
articles on this site are the sole copyright of Bala Sailing Club © 2000-2008