This well-known steel cutter built for Vic Meyer in 1955 will be competing in her sixth Hobart race. She is of perfect workmanship in steel and her inbuilt strength, combined with an amazing ability to thrash through all but the severest gales, has made her one of the most consistent performers in Australian yachting history. A first in the 1956 race, a second the year later, and line honours twice, not to mention two wins in the Montague Island Race, all speak of Solo's inherent capabilities. In this year's Montague Island Race, Solo took line honours and second position on handicap under extremely rugged conditions.