Please select your home edition
Edition
Doyle_SailWorld_728X90px_cruise TOP
Hyde Sails
Click here for more information or to purchase Hyde Solo Sails
Solo

Solo

Singlehander with fully-battened mainsail.

© Nick Turley © Nick Turley
Show news Solo Vintage Championship preview
You could be forgiven for thinking you have walked through a wormhole...
Posted on 27 May Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs
A classic tour of the pond incorporated two upwind legs to be tactically demanding
Posted on 27 May P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker
A record 28 boats entered with 13 visitors
Posted on 26 May Solo Welsh Championship preview
Fleet head to Llandegfedd Reservoir this weekend
Posted on 19 May Solo Eastern Area Championship at Brightlingsea
Forecast did not deter 27 sailors.... until the last race was announced
Posted on 14 May P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham
Windy conditions keep part of the fleet ashore
Posted on 12 May Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 3
Ten Solos and nine Yawls take to the water on Saturday
Posted on 11 May Salcombe YC's Sailing Club Series race 2
Bank Holiday provides the traditional torrential rain with a light easterly breeze
Posted on 5 May Noble Marine Solo Nation's Cup preview
Early entry fee reduction ends on 1st May
Posted on 30 Apr Solo Spring and Southen Championship at Hayling
Incorporating the P&B Southern Championship and the Tyler Trophy
Posted on 29 Apr Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
A Force 3 easterly, high tide, and wall-to-wall sunshine
Posted on 27 Apr HD Sails Scottish Solo Travellers Round 1 at Clyde
Bacon rolls and cups of tea in the warm dry clubhouse were a welcome excuse
Posted on 23 Apr Dell Quay Solo Open Preview
Race in a beautiful setting in the upper reaches of Chichester harbour
Posted on 23 Apr Allen Solo open meeting at Barnt Green
Close, tactical racing characterised by shifty conditions
Posted on 22 Apr Solo Spring and Southen Championship preview
Hayling Island to host combined event to open the season
Posted on 21 Apr Burghfield Solo Open
The day started in a light and shifty breeze
Posted on 21 Apr Burwain Solo Open
A bright sunny day for the ten competitors
Posted on 20 Apr Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 7
Breeze gustier and occasionally stiffer than advertised
Posted on 20 Apr Solo Eastern Area Open at Rollesby Broad
Sixteen competitors faced a day of unpredictable, often testing conditions
Posted on 20 Apr Bough Beech Solo Open
23 helms for the Southern Area Circuit event
Posted on 19 Apr Solo Midland Area Series at Draycote
All sensible sailors spent race 3 on the beach
Posted on 14 Apr Carsington Solo Open
No shortage of wind on arrival
Posted on 29 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 3
The fleet sizes grow as the weather improves
Posted on 23 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 2
Making the best use of a glorious spring day
Posted on 16 Mar Allen Solo Winter Championship 2026
A new season, new faces with dreams, new boats and sails
Posted on 9 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club Spring Series Race 1
Although boring at times, sailing in Salcombe is always better than not sailing in Salcombe!
Posted on 8 Mar Noble Marine Solo Winter Championship preview
Gearing up to welcome the Solo fleet to Pitsford Reservoir
Posted on 2 Mar Salcombe Yacht Club 2026 Commissioning Race
Racing back underway after a slightly shorter than usual winter break
Posted on 2 Mar Anniversary Classes at the Dinghy Show
We speak to a number of classes celebrating significant anniversaries
Posted on 1 Mar Hyde Sails in attendance at RYA Dinghy Show
Ben McGrane and John Brooks are available to speak to
Posted on 18 Feb
Links
Tuning Guides:

Photos

Show photos from

GRP versus wood, sailor versus sailor
© Will Loy P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker
© SSC P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker
© SSC P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker
© SSC Prize winners (L-R) Keith McQuillin, Fraser Hayden, Ian Matthews, Simon Lomas-Clarke, Simon Derham - P&B Solo class South Series at Spinnaker
© SSC Winner overall, Chris White - Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs
© Chloe Nichols Race 2 start - Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs
© Martin Warburton Third overall, Jonny Coate - Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs
© Martin Warburton Second overall, Jonathan Woodward - Solo Midland Area Series at South Staffs
© Martin Warburton 2nd placed Ted Garner, Solo in the Border Counties Midweek Sailing at Shotwick Lake
© John Nield Tom Gillard wins Solo Eastern Area Championship at Brightlingsea
© Maria E Franco Fighting for the win - P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham
© Will Loy Top three places and First Lady - P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham
© NSCA Winner's presentation to Giles Bradford - P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham
© NSCA Leading lady, Jayne Morris - P&B Solo Western Series at Dittisham
© Will Loy Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 3
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series race 2
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series race 2
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series race 2
© Lucy Burn Sailing at South Staffs
© James Croxford CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy Oliver Davenport, overall winner - CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy Tom Gillard, second overall on countback - CB Ultimate Hikers Solo Spring Championship at Hayling Island
© Will Loy Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn Salcombe Yacht Club Sailing Club Series Race 1
© Lucy Burn
Barton Marine Pipe GlandsRooster 2026Zhik - Made for Water
This site and its contents are Copyright © 2026 Sail-World Sail-World USA and/or the original author, photographer etc. All Rights Reserved. Photographs are copyright by law. If you wish to use or buy a photograph contact the photographer directly.
If you have any questions about advertising or editorial then please contact our team. If you encounter any technical issues then please email techsupport@sail-world.com
Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy