Solo techniques.

   P&B, North, Rooster and HD all have guides on the sites.  My top tip is that it is very hard to make a Solo go faster than anyone else’s, especially in flat water.  So the winner is the one who makes the fewest mistakes (slows down the least and sails the shortest course) and positions themselves tactically well - rather than the one who can sail fastest in a straight line.  
I know that is generically true of all classes but it seems more so in the Solo as the hull shape limits top speed.

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	P&B, North, Rooster and HD all have guides on the sites. My top tip is that it is very hard to make a Solo go faster than anyone else’s, especially in flat water. So the winner is the one who makes the fewest mistakes (slows down the least and sails the shortest course) and positions themselves tactically well - rather than the one who can sail fastest in a straight line. I know that is generically true of all classes but it seems more so in the Solo as the hull shape limits top speed.

NickM99 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 26 Apr 14 Online Status: Offline Posts: 145	Post Options Post Reply Quote NickM99 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 20 at 10:46am
	Some of the class's popular sail makers, e.g. North, HD, have tuning guides on their websites. Key is getting the right mast rake and rig tension (or should I say slackness?) Also you want to make sure you have the right mast for your weight and a matching sail.

ian.r.mcdonald Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 24 Feb 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 440	Post Options Post Reply Quote ian.r.mcdonald Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 20 at 10:33am
	Buy the class training video from the Solo class website. A tiny bit out of date in places as many wooden boats are included but being presented by " The Master" Jim Hunt more than balances that out. And who knows? You may decide to buy a Classic and have both a nice fast boat and a chunk of money to do so something else with

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Jul 20 at 8:57am
	I have an option to purchase a 'Solo' want to be sure I am getting best out of it, will buy it if OK, got it on long term test. Links for tuning and sailing please.
	Robert