Solo class at the Dinghy Show and 70 Years of History
by Guy Mayger 17 Feb 01:31 AEDT
21-22 February 2026
Ferry Marina Solo Inland Championship at Grafham © Will Loy
The 2026 season is soon to kick-off, starting with the RYA Dinghy Show at Farnborough (Feb 21/22). The Association team will be on hand to help answer all things Solo as we celebrate the class 70th anniversary alongside the 50th anniversary of Winder Boats.
Tom Gillard's new boat will be on the stand, plus we have Adrian Griffins' classic boat 504, built in 1963, complete with wooden spars and cotton sail. A great opportunity to see how the class has progressed over the years.We look forward to seeing you there.
Catch it right and you may get to enjoy a glass of champagne and a slice of cake!
We hope you enjoy the latest SoloMagnificent, 70 years of history and great reading:
online.flippingbook.com/view/387578434
Beyond the Show, our first Super Series event of 2026, the Winter champs, will be at Northampton Sailing Club 7th March.
Entry is now open. After a great turnout at the EOS, let's see if we can push for 50 plus boats at the Winters. I'm sure, like me, many of you are very keen to get racing again after this winter. I hope all your training has gone well!
FYI, entry to the Noble Marine Nations Cup in Quiberon and P&B Nationals at lovely Royal Torbay YC, will be opening shortly.
See you at the Show and/or the Winters.