Designed by Norwegian Jan Linge in 1966, this 27-ft (8m) one-design carries a crew of three and has 241 square feet of sail, plus a spinnaker. Droop-hiking crews work their way around the course with special focus on strategy and boat handling-perfect for the popular sport of match racing which the Soling introduced to the Olympics. Today, a glance at the ISAF Match Racing Ranking list shows numerous top-ranked sailors-Russell Coutts, Ed Baird, Peter Gilmour, John Kostecki, Magnus Holmberg-cut their racing teeth on Solings.
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BACKSTAY CONTROLS
During mark roundings, helmsman positions masthead using single-ended gross-trim; makes precise adjustments using double-ended fine-tune controls.
mainsheet
The gross-trim/fine-tune, twin cam system matches the Soling's 2:1/4:1 purchase requirements.
jib system
The non overlapping jib is self tacking.Two lines: sheet controls twist, traveler car positions sail and controls slot
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