Wooden Solos
Racing a wooden Solo
I have sailed for over 50 years- learning in clinker Tideways sealed my future! A long spell in Fireballs including a Severn was followed by two Severn Solos and then a wooden Boon in the 90’s. I sailed at Blithfield with another Fireball sailor that had " lost" his crew. Away from my club, the Northern circuit (so many clubs with real character), sometimes in the prizes and with a few race wins- before getting into my beautiful wooden Osprey. You can see a trend here! I bought my wonderful Miles Solo 12 years ago and use it when my crew is off doing other things (like winning the Osprey Nationals).
I like wooden boats of all types and have the backup of a barn at home for the hard winter weather after Christmas. A car port would be almost as effective. " Woodies" are seen…
Well said Ian and thank you for taking the time to write all of this which is so relevant. The only thing I would slightly disagree on is the "upgrade to continuous lines is essential" Personally I prefer less string in the boat and just stick with the traditional dual control lines, I rarely find that I run out of control line to adjust on one side of the boat. Just my tuppence for what it's worth! Bet you're glad you don't have to pull up a clinker Tideway anymore.