The International Soling
is a 27-foot day sailor that for many years was the official
3-man keelboat of Olympic Games competition. It is an easy boat
for novices to sail and, with many sophisticated controls a
Soling, in the hands of an experienced skipper can be sailed
with fingertip control in 30 knots of breeze-conditions that
would have other boats headed for home. All Solings have new
sails, custom-made lockable doors fore and aft to preserve the
integrity of floatation compartments, and half the fleet has
been reconditioned to new boat condition. Solings have no running
lights and must be returned to moorings by sunset. Soling members
may join the Wednesday evening racing
for $104. Soling membership includes Boston 27's and Sonar.
15 Solings in fleet.
SAILING LIMITS:
The Soling may be sailed anywhere in Boston Harbor. A minimum
crew of two required at all times (skipper and one crew).
MEMBER QUALIFICATIONS:
Soling membership requires BHSC/ASA/USS/RYA Basic Keelboat or
equivalent certification or sufficient prior experience on similar
boats, plus chart reading experience needed to to navigate safely
in Boston Harbor. Recommended preparation is the Day
Sailing course.
OPTIONAL DAMAGE
WAIVER: $87. Holds you harmless for damage caused by a collision
with another boat or running aground.
