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The SoloThe National Solo

The Solo Photo: Alec Mckinlay
The National Solo
Photo: Alec Mckinlay

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.

National Solo Specifications

Overall Length 3.78 m.
Beam 1.55 m.
Draft (centreboard up) 0.11 m.
Draft (centreboard down) 1.04 m.
Construction wood, GRP or composite
Sail Area 8.36 sq. m.
Racing Crew One

National Solo History

1956 Designed by Jack Holt

The National Solo Online

Web Pages: UK Association 
Discussion Solo Message Centre (UK)
Technical Papers Tuning Articles

Clubs Sailing the National Solo

Albert Park Yacht Club
Avalon Sailing Club
Somers Yacht Club



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